[1] The first driving schools in the country were established in the 1910s, and in 1922 the Eduskunta approved several regulations on automobile traffic which also standardised on Finnish driver licences for the first time.

This means the full licence is given right away as there is no longer a requirement for practice and advanced phase after receipt.

After receiving the first right-to-drive, the driver is subject to stricter traffic enforcement for a period of two years.

This dubbed "Driving ban training" includes four theory lessons assessing individuals' risk behaviour and its effects on traffic safety.

A person who has an A1 licence can get an A2 after holding the A1 for two years by completing an additional training course in a driving school.

However, it is possible to obtain the T class licence for these vehicles already at the age of 15 by passing a simple theory exam.