ajokäytön
Ajokäytön is the Finnish noun form meaning the use or operation of driving, referring to the act of operating motor vehicles and to driving as a practice within daily life, transport policy, and law. It is used in both everyday language and formal texts to describe how driving is performed, regulated, or studied.
Etymology: The term combines ajo (driving, ride) with käyttö (use, utilization). The genitive ajokäytön is used
Regulatory context: In Finland, driving is regulated by the Road Traffic Act and related statutes. Ajokäytön
Safety and policy: Emphasizing safe driving, authorities address distraction (for example mobile phone use), fatigue, weather
Contemporary developments: New technologies such as advanced driver assistance, automated driving, and shared mobility influence ajokäytön
Related terms include ajokortti (driver’s license), liikenne (traffic), and liikenneturvallisuus (road safety).