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Smarter driving training for company employees

The Energy Saving Trust has developed a one-to-one training course to teach company employees to drive more efficiently, reduce fuel consumption and save money by implementing smarter driving techniques.

  • On average you can reduce fuel consumption by up to 15%.
  • For a typical car you can make annual savings of £200 - £250.
  • It encourages a safer driving style and reduces wear and tear on the vehicle.

Smarter driving, fully implemented, translates to a C02 saving of half a tonne.

Making it happen

The Energy Saving Trust can provide support materials and guidance to help with internal communications. We will also organise the training and bring our instructors to your site! To find out more call 0845 602 1425 alternatively read below for further information and a preview of our smarter driving DVD.

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Training to help your employees drive smarter

The Energy Saving Trust has developed a one-to-one training course to teach company employees to drive more efficiently. The training is delivered by an advanced driving training instructor and explains how to use gears and acceleration and how to improve powers of observation and anticipation.

To show how to reduce fuel consumption participants complete a given circuit twice, once before and once after training.

MPG is measured for both circuits so that drivers can see for themselves how much they save. At the end of the session the percentage reduction in fuel consumption is provided, plus an estimate is given of how much money this would save the driver over the course of a year. All this takes place in just 50 minutes!

Delivering the training

The training is available to all employees that drive, whether or not they drive a company vehicle. The Energy Saving Trust will help you set up and deliver the training and we will bring instructors to your site. The cost of the training is subsidised, however a contribution of £15 per participant is required.

Benefits employers and employees

Smarter driver training provides a great opportunity for employers to demonstrate their commitment to staff and the environment. The potential financial savings are huge, saving employees money on their private mileage and saving the company money if company car drivers are trained. Helping staff do their bit for the environment can also enhance a company's corporate social responsibility reputation

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Contact us on 0845 602 1425

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