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Understand all traffic and driving licence-related concepts

Simple and clear glossary for driving licence-related terms.

Glossary

The glossary is a practical tool that compiles essential terms and their explanations to make understanding driving license questions easier. Ideal for quickly looking up key concepts and deepening your knowledge of driving theory!

Warning triangle

What is a warning triangle? We'll explain what an alert triangle is, what they're used for, and how to use them correctly.

Watt

What does wattage mean? We explain what wattage is and how it is used to describe the power of engines in different vehicles.

Weight

What does total weight mean? We explain what you mean when you say total weight and list the different things that are included in the car's total weight.

Weight distribution

What does weight distribution mean? Learn what weight distribution is, why even weight distribution is important for both the car and any trailer.

Wheel alignment

What does wheel alignment mean? Learn more about this concept where the vehicle's suspension is adjusted and what benefits it brings.

Whiplash

What is whiplash? Learn about what whiplash means, what causes it, the symptoms and when you need to seek medical attention.

Whiplash injury

What is a whiplash injury? We explain what a whiplash injury is and how you best proceed to prevent suffering from it.

Width

What does breadth mean? We take a closer look at what is meant by the word width, as well as what the average car width is today.

Wiggle room

What does wiggle room mean? We explain what wiggle room means, in what situations it is useful and why it is used.

Wildlife

What is wildlife hazard? We explain what is meant by wildlife danger and also list the months during which the wildlife danger is greatest in Sweden.

Wildlife accident

What does wildlife accident mean? We explain what a wildlife accident is and which months of the year they are most common in Sweden.

Windscreen

What is a windshield? We explain what the windshield is and in what different designs you can encounter them on vehicles in traffic.

Windshield

What is a windshield? We explain the definition of a windshield and in which designs you can come across them. Learn the meaning of words and terms with us!

Windshield washer fluid

What is windshield washer fluid? Here you will find the description of what windshield washer fluid is, what purpose they have and how you can control it.

Windshield wiper

What is a windshield wiper? Learn what a windshield wiper is, what they are used for in practice and what the law says about them.

Winter Tire Act

What does the Winter Tire Act mean? We explain what the Winter Tire Act is and what it means for you who drive a car in Sweden.

Winter equipment

What does winter gear mean? We explain what is meant by winter gear and offer examples of common items that are part of winter gear.

Winter tyres

What do winter tyres mean? We explain what winter tires are, what different types are available and what the law says about winter tires.

Withdrawal

What does a driving licence withdrawal mean? We go through different reasons for a recall, as well as what happens after the recall itself.

Wrong gear

What does the wrong gear mean? We explain what happens if you drive in the wrong gear, but also in which situations there are exceptions.