Bromssträcka
Braking distance
The distance from the start of braking until the vehicle stops.
Swedish road vocabulary
Driving terminology
Connect Swedish road terms to a clear explanation in your language.
B
H
Handledare
Supervisor
An approved person responsible during private practice.
Högerregeln
Right-hand rule
A general rule that may require giving way to traffic from the right at an uncontrolled junction.
K
Körkortstillstånd
Driving licence permit
The permit required before practice driving and driving tests.
Ö
Övningsköra
Practice driving
Driving practice before receiving a licence.
R
Reaktionssträcka
Reaction distance
The distance from noticing a hazard until braking begins.
Riskutbildning
Risk education
Mandatory risk training for passenger cars with theoretical and practical parts.
S
Stopplikt
Stop obligation
The duty to come to a complete stop before continuing.
Stoppsträcka
Stopping distance
Reaction distance plus braking distance.
V
Väjningsplikt
Give way
The duty to yield and continue without danger or unnecessary obstruction.