Eco-Safe Courses

Be Greener, Be Cleaner and Save Money!

Eco-Safe Courses from DriverSkills Half Day £159.00 - Full Day £239.00

Save up to 25% a year on Petrol or Diesel with the DriverSkills Eco-Safe Course

If you drive over the national average of 10,000 miles per year you could recoup the cost of training within just 12 months!

Let us to train you in environmentally friendly driving and you will be able to:

• Improve fuel economy with a reduction in fuel costs of up to 25%
• Reduce you cars CO2 emissions by around 8%
• Bring about a reduction in vehicle running costs due to slashing component wear
• Increase your driving safety
• Reduce driver stress and fatigue
• Develop advanced motorway driving skills
• Reduce insurance costs
• Gain an understanding of the science of speed control

Recent tests by the Energy Saving Trust found that of 494 test subjects there was an average of 22.5% decrease in fuel consumption while travelling 1.2 miles per hour faster.

• Advice and information on vehicle maintenance
• Instruction on Eco-Driving from a highly qualified Advanced Driving Instructor
• A copy of the Driver Risk Report Form
• A DriverSkills certificate in Eco-Driving

What will I Learn On The Course?

On the course your instructor will help you to drive in a smoother more planned way, not only helping to reduce your motoring costs but also making your journeys safer. Some examples of the many techniques taught are below:

Revs and Gears

All engines are at their most fuel efficient at lower revs; to keep your engine revs low you will be encouraged to change up the gears earlier and also avoid unnecessary gear changes.

Planning Your Braking

Fuel savings can also be made by braking gently and spreading your braking evenly; to avoid heavy or unnecessary braking your instructor will give you tips on how to look ahead more and plan your speed adjustments.

Anticipate

You will learn how to anticipate road conditions and drive smoothly, avoiding sharp acceleration and looking well ahead.

How Do I Book This Course?

We have a UK wide network of Advanced Driving Instructors so all we need is your location and your contact details and our team do all the rest! Your instructor will then call you to arrange a date and meeting place which can be at your home, work place or an agreed meeting point.

What Do I Need to Bring on the Day ?

• A Suitable Roadworthy Vehicle
• Both halves of your Drivers Licence
• An MOT Certificate (If applicable)
• Your Insurance Certificate

Some Fuel saving Tips:

• Maintain a constant speed if the traffic and road conditions allow. The most fuel efficient speed for most cars is around 45 - 55mph.
• When stuck in a traffic queue for more than a minute switching off the engine will save fuel and reduce emissions
• Avoid using your cars air conditioning system unnecessarily; using air conditioning for long periods significantly increases fuel consumption
• Plan your journeys to avoid busy times, road works and getting lost!
• Avoid short journeys your car is least efficient when it's cold, it can take up to 7 miles for a vehicle to reach its optimum temperature
• Keep your cars service schedule up to date. Your engine will be more efficient and a good service record will enhance the value of your car when you change it
• Keep a regular check on your tyre pressures, this is very important for driving safety and can also save you around 3% on your fuel costs
• Keeping your windows and sunroof closed will make your car more aerodynamic; also remove roof racks and bike carriers when they are not being used
• Modern engines don't need to be warmed up before you set off - just start up and go
• Avoid driving with unnecessary weight in your car as this will make your engine work harder and use more fuel