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More cash coming for SAFED initative
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THE DEPARTMENT for Transport (DfT) has put £1.2m more into its fund to train van drivers in more economical and safer driving techniques.
The Sate and Efficient Driving Scheme (SAFED), which was launched last year, aims to encourage driving methods that save fuel, thereby cutting costs and CO2 emissions.
The DfT says nearly 8,000 drivers have completed the programme to date, reducing their fuel use by an average of 16%.
This, says the DfT, equates to an annual fuel saving of £3.3m and a 9,350-tonne cut in CO2
emissions. Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly reports: "White van man is turning green. By using safe, fuel-efficient driving techniques, van drivers are playing a vital role in cutting CO2 emissions."
The one-day SAFED course includes classroom and on-the-road tuition. Subjects covered include better use of gears and brakes, such as how to avoid over-revving and any unnecessary gearchanges. Keep
ing correct braking distances (to avoid emergency braking) and better road awareness are also included. Find out more from the SAFED website's 'find a trainer' page. www.safed.orgisaledvans/ home.htm Participants are expected to contribute towards the cost of training on a sliding scale ranging from 250-E200.