Swedish road terminology

Driving terminology

Connect Swedish road terms to a clear explanation in your language.

B

Bromssträcka

Braking distance

The distance from the start of braking until the vehicle stops.

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.