Körhjälp

Körhjälp refers to support that helps individuals drive or access driving abilities, encompassing both technologies and services that aid in operating a vehicle. The term is commonly used in Swedish contexts to describe a range of measures intended to increase mobility and safety for drivers.

Technological körhjälp includes in-vehicle systems designed to reduce driver workload and prevent accidents. Examples are adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, parking assist, and enhanced navigation aids. These driver-assistance features are marketed as help for the driver, not as autonomous driving, and they require the driver to remain attentive and responsible for the vehicle.

Körhjälp also covers human and service-based forms of support. This can include professional chauffeurs or driver-training programs for individuals who need additional instruction, as well as mobility services and volunteer or paid ride services that assist with getting in and out of the car or handling luggage. Digital platforms and telematics can provide driving coaching, route optimization, and remote monitoring to support safer or more efficient driving.

Regulation and safety considerations shape how körhjälp is implemented. In most jurisdictions, driver-assistance features are regulated as safety solutions that complement, rather than replace, human control. Liability and accountability typically depend on the interaction between the driver, the vehicle systems, and any service providers involved.

Impact and debate surround körhjälp’s potential to improve accessibility and safety while highlighting concerns about cost, privacy, reliability, and the risk of overreliance on automation. See also driver assistance systems and mobility services for people with disabilities.