Eco-Driving With fuel prices going up weekly, in order to save money and the planet, we need to look more closely at our driving and what we do. By making some changes to our driving style some considerable savings to the running of a fleet can be made.
With fuel prices over £1.20 per litre, and forever going up, changing the way your employees drive will save your company money. A recent Driving Standards Agency (DSA) trial showed that an eco-driver used 1.5 litres less fuel over a 100km (approximately 62 miles) journey. So assuming the cost is £1.20 per litre this will make a saving of £1.80. For an average motorist whose annual mileage is 12,000 miles that is a saving of £348.00 per year. If you employ drivers who cover 50,000 miles a year, then eco-driving could mean a saving of £1,450.00 a year. Multiply that by the number of cars in your company and you can see the savings to be had.
On our Eco-Driving course, the delegate will be shown how to drive in a more fuel efficient way. This will include training on use of gears, in particular, changing gear at the right time and the correct speed, and also training on acceleration and braking techniques in order to avoid unnecessary fuel wastage.
The following skills will be developed during the course:
- Concentration
- Observation
- Awareness
- Anticipation
- Planning
- Speed awareness
- Space management
- Safe cornering and the use of limit points
- Legal compliances
Advice will also be given in the following areas:
- Vehicle safety checks
- Avoiding fatigue
- Fitness for driving and avoiding stress
- Vehicle security
- Personal security and avoiding conflict
- Safe vehicle loading
- Dealing with different weather conditions
Some of the main benefits to you from this course and indeed all our courses will be:
- Lower insurance costs
- A reduced risk of a staff member being involved in a road traffic collision
- Better fuel consumption
- Reduced wear and tear on your vehicles
- Updated knowledge about new traffic laws for your driving staff
- Improved staff morale
- Better corporate image
- Improved business
All courses will be:
- Fully structured and tailored to suit your needs
- Conducted at the delegate´s speed
- Done in the location of the delegate and in the delegate´s own car (if desired)*
At the end of the course you and your delegate will receive a written driving report which will highlight areas to consider for continued improvements.
* Training vehicle:
The training can be carried out in the delegate´s vehicle as this is what they will be more familiar with. The vehicle must be suitable, roadworthy, taxed, have an MOT if applicable and be fully insured. If your delegate does not have a vehicle then the course can be conducted in the trainer´s own vehicle.
Eye sight, licence checks and other information:
All drivers must hold a valid current licence for the vehicle they will be driving and must be able to read a vehicle registration plate from a distance of 67 feet (20.5m) If glasses are required then they must be worn throughout the training. If drivers are on medication then this will be noted and the driver should check with their pharmacist as to whether it is safe to drive whilst taking the medication.
For more information about our courses, simply fill in the enquiry form or call us on 07979 414 528 with your requirements and a member of our team will call you back.
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