Kjøremåten

Kjøremåten is a Norwegian term that refers to the manner in which a person drives a vehicle. It describes habitual patterns of vehicle control and decision-making that influence safety, efficiency, and comfort on the road. In traffic safety, driver education, and research, kjøremåten is used to characterize driving style, including how speed is chosen, how closely a vehicle is followed, how signals are used, how lane position is maintained, and how hazards are anticipated and managed.

Key components of kjøremåten include speed management, following distance, lane discipline, signal use, smoothness of braking and acceleration, and the level of hazard awareness. A defensive and anticipatory kjøremåte prioritizes early hazard recognition, gradual speed adjustments, and maintaining a safe buffer to other road users. An aggressive or high-risk kjøremåte may involve close following, frequent lane changes, and rapid acceleration or braking.

Several factors influence kjøremåten, such as driver experience, training and education, individual risk tolerance, vehicle performance, road and weather conditions, traffic density, and local regulations or cultural norms. Training programs and licensing exams often aim to cultivate a safe kjøremåte by teaching observation skills, hazard perception, and adherence to speed limits and rules of the road.

The concept is used in research, fleet management, and insurance to analyze driving behavior and its relationship to collision risk and fuel efficiency. Understanding and developing a safe kjøremåte can reduce accident risk, improve energy use, and enhance overall traffic safety. Terminology and emphasis may vary across Norwegian-speaking regions.