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The taxi driver exam in Finland: what is asked, what it costs and how to pass

This guide puts the basic facts about the exam in one place. The information comes from Traficom's website and regulation and from Finnish law.

What is the taxi driver exam and who needs it?

You need a taxi driver's licence (taksinkuljettajan ajolupa) if you want to work as a taxi driver in Finland. The licence is granted by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom).

Passing the taxi driver exam (taksinkuljettajan koe) is one of the requirements for the licence. It is a digital theory exam. You take it at a service point of Traficom's service provider.

What are the requirements for the licence?

According to Traficom, you can get the licence when all of these are true:

  • You received a category B driving licence at least one year ago in Finland or another EU or EEA country.
  • You are not banned from driving.
  • You meet the group 2 medical requirements for drivers and show this with a doctor's statement (lääkärinlausunto).
  • You have no entries in the criminal record or the register of fines that prevent the licence.
  • You have completed the taxi driver training and passed the taxi driver exam.

Do I need training before the exam?

Yes. Since 1 November 2026 you can take the exam only after completing the 21-hour taxi driver training (taksinkuljettajan koulutus).

Only training organisations approved by Traficom may give this training. The requirement comes from a change in the law (612/2026) that entered into force on 1 September 2026.

Where and how do I book the exam?

The exam is taken at a service point of Traficom's service provider. Until the end of 2026 the service provider is Ajovarma. Book a time for the exam in advance.

You must prove your identity when you register for the exam.

The service points change at the start of 2027. Check the current location on Traficom's website before you book.

Traficom: service points for driver exams and licences (in Finnish)

How many questions are there and how much time do I have?

The exam has 60 multiple-choice questions. You have at most 45 minutes.

In each question only one of the answer options is correct.

Which topics does the exam cover?

According to Traficom's regulation, the exam has questions on five topics.

TopicQuestionsCorrect answers needed
Assisting passengers and taking care of their safetyMatkustajien avustaminen ja turvallisuudesta huolehtiminen1512
Special needs of different passenger groupsEri matkustajaryhmien erityistarpeet1512
Customer service situations in taxi servicesTaksipalvelujen asiakaspalvelutilanteet107
The driver's rights and dutiesKuljettajan oikeudet ja velvollisuudet107
Factors affecting the safety of transport and trafficKuljetusten ja liikenteen turvallisuuteen vaikuttavat tekijät107
Total6045

What is the pass mark?

You must answer at least 45 of the 60 questions correctly. That means you can make at most 15 mistakes.

Each topic also has its own minimum, shown in the table above. If you fall below the minimum in even one topic, the whole exam is failed.

In which language is the exam?

The exam is taken in Finnish or Swedish. You may not use an interpreter or a dictionary.

Mobile phones, headphones and other communication or recording devices are not allowed in the exam.

Under the regulation, the exam can be taken orally in certain cases. The answering time is then 90 minutes. Ask the service provider about the conditions.

How much does the taxi driver exam cost?

According to Traficom's price list, the taxi driver exam costs 138.00 euros. The cancellation fee is 50% of the price.

The application for a taxi driver's licence costs 57.00 euros at a service point.

What happens if I fail the exam?

You can retake a failed exam on the next working day after the exam at the earliest.

How do I apply for the licence after the exam?

  1. A passed exam is valid for one year. Apply for the licence within that time.
  2. Get a group 2 doctor's statement. It may be at most 6 months old when you submit the application.
  3. Fill in and pay the application at a service point of the service provider. Bring your passport or identity card and the doctor's statement.
  4. The average processing time is 2 weeks. The licence card is sent to your home by post.

A taxi driver's licence is valid for five years. If you have turned 68, it is valid for two years.

What kind of questions can the exam have? Five examples

These are Koekaveri's own practice questions, not questions from the real exam. Each one is based on the law or on guidance from the authorities. The question and the options are in Finnish, as in the exam.

1/5 · Assisting passengers and taking care of their safety

Taksiin tulee 5-vuotias lapsi, joka on alle 135 senttimetriä pitkä. Lasten turvalaitetta ei ole saatavilla. Miten lasta saa kuljettaa taksissa?

  1. AEtuistuimella turvavyötä käyttäen
  2. BMuulla kuin etuistuimella turvavyötä käyttäen
  3. CTakaistuimella aikuisen sylissä ilman turvavyötä
  4. DLasta ei saa kuljettaa taksissa lainkaan
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Correct answer: B. Muulla kuin etuistuimella turvavyötä käyttäen

A child shorter than 135 cm must normally use a child restraint. In a taxi there is an exception if no restraint is available: the child may travel wearing a seat belt, but not in the front seat.

Source: Tieliikennelaki (729/2018) 94 § 2 momentti

2/5 · Special needs of different passenger groups

Matkustaja matkustaa taksissa pyörätuolissaan. Kenen on huolehdittava siitä, että pyörätuoli on kiinnitetty ajoneuvoon?

  1. AMatkustajan itsensä
  2. BAjoneuvon kuljettajan
  3. CMatkustajan avustajan
  4. DKyydin tilaajan
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Correct answer: B. Ajoneuvon kuljettajan

Under the Road Traffic Act the driver of the vehicle must make sure that passengers' wheelchairs and stretchers are secured to the vehicle. The responsibility is therefore the driver's.

Source: Tieliikennelaki (729/2018) 95 § 3 momentti

3/5 · Customer service situations in taxi services

Asiakas maksaa taksimatkan maksukortilla. Mitä laki Verohallinnon mukaan edellyttää kuitista?

  1. AKuitti tarvitaan vain, kun maksu tehdään käteisellä rahalla
  2. BKuitti annetaan vain, jos asiakas pyytää sitä
  3. CKuittia ei tarvita alle 20 euron maksuista
  4. DOstajalle on tarjottava kuitti, kun maksu tehdään käteisellä rahalla tai siihen rinnastettavalla maksutavalla, kuten maksukortilla
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Correct answer: D. Ostajalle on tarjottava kuitti, kun maksu tehdään käteisellä rahalla tai siihen rinnastettavalla maksutavalla, kuten maksukortilla

A trader must offer the buyer a receipt if the payment is made in cash or by a comparable payment method, such as a payment card. So a receipt must be offered for card payments too.

Source: Verohallinto: Kuitinantovelvollisuus harmaan talouden torjunnassa

4/5 · The driver's rights and duties

Kuinka kauan taksinkuljettajan ajolupa on voimassa, kun se myönnetään alle 68-vuotiaalle kuljettajalle?

  1. AViisi vuotta myöntämisestä
  2. BKaksi vuotta myöntämisestä
  3. CKymmenen vuotta myöntämisestä
  4. DToistaiseksi
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Correct answer: A. Viisi vuotta myöntämisestä

A taxi driver's licence is valid for five years from the date it is granted. When the validity ends, the licence must be renewed.

Source: Laki liikenteen palveluista (320/2017) 26 § 1 momentti

5/5 · Factors affecting the safety of transport and traffic

Ajoneuvoa ei saa pysäyttää eikä pysäköidä suojatielle eikä tietyllä matkalla ennen suojatietä. Kuinka pitkä tämä matka on?

  1. A3 metriä
  2. B5 metriä
  3. C10 metriä
  4. D15 metriä
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Correct answer: B. 5 metriä

A vehicle must not be stopped or parked on a pedestrian crossing or within five metres before it. This way pedestrians and other drivers see each other in time. Stopping is nevertheless allowed because of an unavoidable traffic obstruction, the duty to give way or an emergency.

Source: Tieliikennelaki (729/2018) 37 § 2 momentti 1 kohta ja 3 momentti

Want to practise the exam on your phone?

Koekaveri is an upcoming practice app. The questions are in Finnish, as in the exam. You get the explanation in your own language. Those who register get the preview version free of charge.

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Sources

Information checked on 12 November 2026.

Koekaveri is not a service of the authorities. Rules and prices can change. Always check the current information from Traficom before you book the exam.