The SAFED for Vans scheme - Safe
And Fuel Efficient Driving - was set up in January 2006 to provide very
low cost training to van drivers within the English regions. Funded
by the Department for Transport (DfT) and managed by the Momenta
organisation, SAFED for Vans enables both individual van drivers and
corporate organisations with van fleets to improve road safety and fuel
economy. The scheme is now funded until March 2010.
During its first full year of operation (2006-7), SAFED for Vans delivered
the following proven and verifiable business benefits:
- Fuel consumption reduced by 16%
- Reduction in gear changes of 33%
- Potential annual fuel savings per driver of approximately £450
each
In addition, by helping van drivers develop additional skills and improve
their driver awareness, drivers and organisations are predicted to benefit
from fewer collisions, lower insurance premiums as well as lower running
costs and higher resale value of vechicles. In addition, significant
environment emission reductions were obtained across the whole scheme.
- less stressful driving
- improved fuel economy
- less chance of being involved in a collision
- no impact on journey time
- skills can be used when driving private vehicles
- reduced accidents by the fleet with associated reduced costs
- reduced fuel costs through more efficient driving style
- motivated drivers who have received high quality training
- introduction to improved fuel management practices to help improve the management
of the fleet
- reduced maintenance requirement through improved vehicle sympathy
The one day course involves a mix of classroom and on-the-road tuition
and teaches the use of driving techniques such as better use of gears
(avoiding over-revving and missing out unnecessary gear changes), keeping
correct braking distances (not braking hard), fuel economy and better
road awareness (seeing junctions in good time).
SAFED for Vans training is currently provided at a subsidised rate
below depending on number of employees. The training prices are valid
until the end of March 2008.
| Size of company1 |
Driver providing van for training2&3 |
Additional fee for trainer providing van
for training2&3 |
Whole company has less
than 250 employees |
£50 + VAT per driver |
£50 + VAT per course |
|
Whole company has more than 250 employees |
£100 + VAT per driver |
£50 + VAT per course |
1 The number of employees applies to the whole organisation
and not just a particular site.
2 Up to 10 drivers, from a single organisation, are eligible
for training in the current subsidised scheme. Further drivers can be
trained at commercial rates.
3 A company that has already received training for 50 drivers
under the SAFED for Vans scheme, is ineligible to receive subsidised
training.
Please call the DriveTech Customer Care team on 01344 467891 who will discuss with you a mutually agreeable time and location for the training day.
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