DriverSkills Eco-Safe Courses

Save money on vehicle running costs, promote a greener image and help your staff stay safe whilst driving!  

What is Eco-Safe?

All our defensive driving courses contain an element of Eco-Safe training. This is a way of driving that reduces fuel consumption and vehicle ‘wear and tear' to help you save money on vehicle running costs and promote a greener company image.

Fuel Saving Calculator

It has been found that drivers who undertake Eco-Safe training usually see an improvement in MPG of between 10% and 25%. The fuel saving calculator found on this page is based on a 15% improvement and will show you what can be saved by an average driver.

Additional Savings

The savings indicated are based only on fuel costs and do not include the additional benefits of reduced vehicle wear and tear. In addition the half day Eco-safe courses can dramatically improve driver safety with the effect of reducing fleet accident rates and the associated costs.

Eco-Safe Benefits

• Improved fuel economy, a reduction in fuel costs of up to 25%
• Lower vehicle maintenance costs
• A reduction on CO2 by around 8%
• A greener company image
• An improvement in staff driving standards
• Increased driver safety
• A reduction in driver stress and fatigue
• A reduction insurance costs
• A reduction in accident rates and associated costs
• More Eco-Safe benefits 

What Will The Drivers Learn During The Eco-Safe Element?

• How to change gear for maximum mpg, lower CO2 and reduced engine wear
• How to keep constant speed to make the most of the vehicles momentum
• A better anticipation of surrounding traffic and blockages to minimise stopping and starting 
• The development of a smoother driving technique, avoiding sharp acceleration and braking