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Available in All UK Areas
This fuel saving training programme is available for car or van drivers. The course instructs drivers in advanced Eco-Driving techniques designed to reduce their impact on the environment and save you money on fleet running costs.
What is Eco-Driving?
Eco-Driving is a way of driving that reduces fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and accident rates. Eco-Driving is about driving in a way suited to modern engine technology: with driving techniques that lead to a saving in fuel and maintenance costs.
What are the Benefits of an Eco-Driving Course?
The fuel efficiency driving techniques taught can lower your fleet fuel consumption by up to 20% thus reducing your Co2 and carbon emissions whilst saving on your fleet running costs. Drivers will also learn to drive in a way that reduces wear and tear on vehicles, reducing the need to replace costly vehicle tyres and components. Eco-driving also reduces noise pollution, as vehicles properly maintained and driven in and eco-friendly way will also emit less noise.
The cost of the training could be recouped within just one year depending on how many miles your fleet covers. To find out more about how Advanced Driver Training can pay for itself please click here
Research indicates that drivers trained in Eco-Driving Techniques can reduce fuel consumption by up to 20%
What does the DriverSkills Eco-Driving Course Provide?
- Advice and information on choosing eco-friendly vehicles
- Advice and information on vehicle maintenance
- Instruction on Eco-Driving from a highly qualified fleet registered ADI
- A Driver Report Form which records the drivers progress in Eco-Driving techniques
- A copy of the Driver Report Form for company records
- A DriverSkills certificate in Eco-Driving
Skills Covered
- Vehicle Preparation and Maintenance
- Speed Awareness
- Effective use of Positioning
- Steering
- Appropriate Gear Selection
- Braking Techniques
- Observation
- Accurate Bend Assessment
- Cornering Techniques
- Awareness of Hazards and Risks
- Safe and Calculated Overtaking
- Third Party Perception Awareness
- Defensive Vehicle Positioning
Booking
Our standard Eco-Driving Courses run for a Full Day Session (approx 8 hours) or a Half Day Session (approx 4 hours), on a one to one ratio with the instructor. We offer the same Eco-Driving sessions for 2 drivers sharing one instructor and can offer alternative sessions for larger groups of drivers with the option of a presentation on Eco-Driving.
To book a DriverSkills Eco-Driving course simply contact our office with the contact details and locations of the drivers who require training, our friendly office staff will then make all the arrangements for the Driving Instruction to take place. Courses can normally be arranged within a couple of weeks.
Requirements
A suitable, roadworthy and fully insured vehicle must be supplied. Drivers must hold a valid current driving licence for the vehicle they are driving.
More Information
If you would like more information please Contact Us
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