autojuht

Autojuht is an Estonian term for a person who operates an automobile. It is a broad designation that covers both private motorists and professional drivers, and it is used to refer to anyone who controls a road vehicle.

In everyday use, autojuht may describe someone driving a personal car. In professional contexts the term includes taxi chauffeurs, bus and truck drivers, courier drivers, and other operators of commercial vehicles.

Licensing and training: A valid driver's license appropriate to the vehicle category is required. For professional driving, additional qualifications, medical fitness checks, and periodic training may be required by law or employer policies. Licensing requirements vary by country, but the general expectation is competence in vehicle operation and knowledge of traffic rules.

Responsibilities and safety: An autojuht is expected to operate the vehicle safely, obey traffic laws, drive defensively, and perform routine vehicle checks. They may be responsible for passenger or cargo safety, adherence to schedules, and compliance with insurance and employer safety rules. Violations can have legal and financial consequences for the driver and employer.

Technology and trends: Modern autojuhid use onboard systems such as GPS, telematics, and electronic logging. Vehicle electrification, ride-hailing platforms, and research into autonomous driving influence training, work conditions, and the demand for skilled drivers in the coming years.

In Estonia, the term autojuht is commonly used to refer to a car driver, spanning private driving and various forms of commercial transport. See also: driver's license, road traffic safety, professional driver.