Eco Safe Driving

Recently there has been a much higher emphasis put on what we do and the effects we have on our planet.  Buzz words such as "Eco-friendly, Green and Carbon foot printing" have become commonplace in today's society.  But what does this mean to us as a driver or more importantly a fleet manager?  Quite simply reducing the harmful emissions we put into the atmosphere is what it is all about.  The government is continually forcing manufacturers to lower emmission targets so eco safe driving

Here are some tips on Eco-Safe-Driving

• Keep your car in good serviceable condition.  Regular maintenance and quality repairs can make the vehicle run more efficiently.  Checking your vehicle over regularly, for instance, incorrect tyre pressures can cost you 3 to 4 mpg extra.  Keeping a regular check on your fuel consumption can tell you if something isn't quite right.
• Empty your vehicle of any unwanted items, less weight means less effort = less fuel used.  Remove unwanted roof racks, the extra drag can cost £'s
• Plan your journeys; can you travel at a quieter time of day?  Less congestion means less time stood still with the engine running.  If you do get stuck in traffic consider turning your engine off.
• Don't push your vehicle; a heavy right foot can waste gallons of fuel over a life time.  When using your pedals, be gentle and progressive, plan well ahead and try not to brake hard and late, use engine braking whenever possible.  Also think about changing gear less, do you need to use that gear, or can you miss it out. (Block changing is now a normal accepted way of driving)  Use the highest gear possible without making the vehicle struggle.
• If you are buying a new vehicle or a fleet of vehicles consider ones with low emissions, they may not be as cool or trendy, but could save you hundreds or thousands over its working life.
• When parking your vehicle always park so that you can drive out when you move off, manoeuvring when the vehicle is cold uses more fuel

What can NORDEV offer you?

NORDEV Fleet Driver Traing can provide individual training or cater for larger groups with both classroom based and in car training so that your drivers are both safe and eco safe driving to a green plan.

For more information or to enquire about Eco Safe Driving please contact us 

Do you have a fleet of vans?  Read our page on SAFED for Vans, we may be able to offer you FREE training