Safe Economic driving Classroom

Module 3a – Safe Economic driving Classroom

• Definition of ‘eco’ driving
• Why drive economically?
• Changing work habits
• the benefits of driving economically
• The importance of vehicle maintenace

• Vehicle maintenance – the driver’s responsibilities
• Vehicle maintenance – the workshop’s responsibilities
• Defect reports
• Safe and economic driving

• The importance of not over-filling the fuel tank
• Vehicle aerodynamics
• Effective and safe use of cruise control
• Controlling

• Effective gear selection
• Clutch control
• The role of momentum
• Brake usgae