A tragic incident occurred during a driving test in which a traffic inspector died after colliding with a truck. This accident has raised serious concerns regarding the safety protocols followed by the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket). According to reports, the Swedish Work Environment Authority (Arbetsmiljöverket) has pointed out that the agency has failed to establish necessary written risk assessments for the work inspectors carry out while testing drivers in traffic conditions.

Prior to the accident, a yellow weather warning had been issued due to snowfall, which should have prompted a careful assessment before proceeding with driving tests. However, the inspection was conducted despite these weather warnings, and the Work Environment Authority has established that inspections under red and orange weather warnings should be completely halted. For yellow warnings, a local on-site assessment must be carried out to evaluate the safety of the driving tests.

In the wake of this incident, the Work Environment Authority is demanding a thorough investigation into the accident, emphasizing the need for Trafikverket to outline their existing risk assessments and protocols that ensure the safe operation of driving tests. This tragic event underscores the importance of adhering to safety regulations and conducting risk assessments, especially in adverse weather conditions, to prevent such accidents in the future.