Economical Driving / Security

Economical Driving

Economics and how fuel can be the greatest outgoing to a vehicle operator.
Emphasis on how fuel consumption can make the difference between profit and loss.
Various items fitted to vehicles that can increase fuel consumption.
Trailer proximity and wind deflector usage
Explanation of how certain factors can increase fuel consumption
Speed
Rain / Snow
Road surface
Wind
Rolling resistance
Correct use of vehicle controls and how this can reduce fuel consumption
Breaking
Clutch control
Cruise control
Retarder
Gear selection
Explanation of the effects of load height and positioning on the vehicle
Explanation of the differences that are made by the drivers attitude to driving
Speeding
Harsh breaking
Tailgating
Cornering
Benefits that can be made through correct route planning
Avoidance of undulating roads, inclines and declines
Forward planning
Structuring breaks and locations without off route running

Security

Review of statistics regarding thefts of and from vehicles
consequences to employment due to thefts The four main types of vehicle thieves, being:
Petty, Opportunist, Professional and Terrorist.
Description of the methods employed by each
Common methods of theft
Case histories
Importance of commercial / passenger vehicles to terrorists
Consequence to the general public.
Emphasis on dangerous goods being carried even in limited quantities.
Methods used by human traffickers and illegal immigrants Penalties for carrying illegal immigrants

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