SAFED for HGV / LGV / PCV

"Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving"

Part Funding may be possible phone for details:

May we introduce the SAFED course to you, the training is taken with an experienced Department for Transport Registered SAFED Instructor.

The SAFED course is designed to improve the safe and fuel efficient driving techniques of Heavy Goods Vehicle drivers, it consists of a full day off the job training course, which includes practical assessments, and theory based papers concerning accident prevention and reduction and fuel efficient driving.

Objective of SAFED:

• To promote best practice in safe and fuel efficient driving, leading to:

• Reduced vehicle accident and incidents

• Reduced vehicle running costs

• Improved driving standards

• Improved road safety

• Quality of life for the driver

Some fuel facts:

 

•  For every 1000 liters of diesel used, 2.6 tonnes of CO2 is produced

•  27 million tonnes of CO2 is produced each year in the UK by vehicles

•  5% saving in fuel on average would give a cost saving of around £1000 pa

SAFED (SAFE and FUEL EFFICIENT DRIVING) Course

Duration:         1 day.

Specification:  Holders of Category C1, C, C+E or PCV Licence.

Objectives:     To educate LGV / PCV drivers in the need for and the ways of obtaining maximum fuel efficiency

Content:

 

• Need for Fuel Economy Drivers Disciplines

• Routing of vehicles Need for Regular Maintenance 

• Practical Driving Assessments with Flow Meter Fitted Vehicle

• Post Driving Observation and Critique.

Note:

This course is presented on a 2:1 Trainee / Instructor ratio. Your vehicle can be used if fitted with a suitable fuel monitoring device.