Finland Teoriakoe B exam-day guide
Finland Teoriakoe B · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID
Bring an official photo ID (passport, EU/EEA identity card, or a Finnish driving licence). The name must match your booking. Confirm the exact list of accepted documents with your exam provider before the day.
Exam booking confirmation
Have the confirmation (email or app screenshot) with the time, address, exam language, and booking reference. Bring it on paper or on a device you can show before entering the room - the device itself must then be stored.
Valid driving licence permit (ajokorttilupa)
The theory exam can only be taken once your driving licence permit has been applied for and granted, including any required health declaration. The examiner typically checks this in the register, but confirm your status with the provider beforehand so you are not turned away.
The exam fee / a way to pay it
Check whether the fee must be paid when booking, in advance, or on site, and whether a card is accepted. Confirm with your provider.
Photo for the driving licence
Some providers take the licence photo on site at the theory exam; others require you to supply one or handle it separately. Confirm with your provider whether you need to bring a photo.
Any pre-approved special arrangement
If you need extra time, a separate room, larger text, or an interpreter, this must usually be agreed with the provider in advance. Bring any written confirmation of the arrangement.
Glasses or contact lenses if you need them
If your licence will carry a corrective-lens condition, you must be able to see the screen and any visual material properly during the test. Wear whatever you normally use for driving.
Nothing that belongs outside the exam room
Leave notes, textbooks, phones, smartwatches, and headphones out of the room. Use the locker or storage the provider indicates; do not plan to keep a phone in your pocket.
A realistic arrival plan
Know the exact address, the entrance, and how long the journey takes, including parking or public transport delays. Aim to be at the door before your appointment time - confirm the recommended arrival margin with your provider.
An early night rather than last-minute cramming
The test is short and rewards calm, careful reading more than a final hour of new material. Prepare the practical items above and rest.
Plan the day
Re-confirm your booking: date, time, address, exam language, and fee status. Check that your ID is valid and that your driving licence permit is in force. If anything is unclear, contact the provider now rather than the day before. Spend remaining study time on full practice tests under time pressure, and review the categories where you make repeated errors.
Plan the journey. Check public transport timetables or parking near the exam location, and identify a fallback route. If the test is early in the morning, decide the night-before arrangements so that the morning is routine.
Pack the practical items: ID, booking confirmation, any arrangement letter, glasses if needed. Stop studying new topics; at most, skim a short list of your own recurring mistakes. Eat normally, avoid a late night, and set two alarms.
Eat something, drink water, and leave with a buffer so that a delay does not rattle you. Turn your phone off (not just silent) before entering the building. Present your ID when asked, follow the invigilator's instructions for storing belongings, and sit where directed.
Read the on-screen instructions before answering. Check that the language setting matches what you booked. If anything about the interface is unclear, ask the invigilator before you begin rather than guessing.
Read every question and every answer option in full before choosing - many errors come from skimming. Answer the questions you are sure of first, then return to the harder ones if the system allows it (confirm this with the provider). Watch the remaining time and make sure no question is left unanswered.
If the screen freezes, a video or image does not load, or you lose your place, raise your hand and tell the invigilator immediately. Do not restart the device or leave the test yourself.
Ask the invigilator how and when the result is given and what the next step is for booking the driving test. If you did not pass, ask about the retake procedure and any waiting period before you leave.
Rules to check
You must present valid photo ID before you are admitted. If the name on your ID does not match your booking, or the ID has expired, you may be refused entry - confirm accepted document types with the provider in advance.
Phones, smartwatches, headphones, notes, and any study material must be stored as instructed before the test begins. Keeping a device on you during the test is normally treated as a serious breach of exam conduct.
Follow the invigilator's instructions at all times, including seating, starting, and leaving the room. Do not communicate with other candidates during the test; talking, signalling, or passing information can invalidate your result.
The theory test is normally taken in a single sitting with no scheduled break. If you have a medical or other need that requires a break or extra time, arrange it with the provider beforehand rather than during the test.
Scoring is based on the number of correct answers, with a defined error allowance for a pass. The exact number of questions, time limit, and pass threshold are set by the provider and the authority - confirm them with your provider, and do not rely on figures quoted in forums.
A failed theory test can normally be retaken, but a fee applies and a waiting period or other conditions may apply. Confirm the retake rules with your provider before leaving the premises.
Your theory result is valid only for a limited period for the purposes of taking the driving test. Ask the provider how long your result remains valid so that you can plan the driving test in time.
If you have a disability, a reading difficulty, or a language issue, request any permitted accommodation well before the exam date; it usually cannot be arranged on the day itself.