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    How long is the risk recognition training for a Finnish car licence?

    The second stage of the Finnish car licence.

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    Short answer

    Traficom says the risk recognition training required for a category B licence increases from 8 to 12 hours from 1 October 2026. The Finnish Government says the training gets four hours longer and that at most half of its driving instruction, two and a half hours, may be given on a simulator. The aim of the 2026 reform of the Driving Licence Act is to improve the safety of young drivers.

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    Why

    1. From 8 to 12 hours.
    2. From 1 October 2026.
    3. Up to 2.5 hours on a simulator.

    Details

    The government says the reform aims to improve young drivers' road safety.

    Tip

    Ask your driving school whether your training starts under the old or new rules.

    What may differ

    Transition rules for students who started before October 2026 should be checked with the driving school.

    Common misconception

    Risk recognition training is optional in Finland.

    What actually happens

    Traficom lists it as a required part of the category B licence.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Driving licence rules changed in 2026 and more changes are coming, so check Traficom before you act.

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