Online training for safer and efficient EV driving
Safer Electric Vehicle Driving
Electric vehicles are quiet, powerful and packed with technology, but driving one requires a different mindset. From instant acceleration and regenerative braking, to charging, range management and the safety of vulnerable road users, there is plenty for a new EV driver to understand.
This practical online course is designed for first-time electric vehicle drivers and anyone wanting to improve their knowledge and confidence. It is relevant to drivers of fully electric cars and vans, as well as hybrid drivers using their vehicle in electric mode.
What the course covers
- Developing the mindset of a safe and efficient EV driver
- The essential features and controls of an electric vehicle
- Understanding EV performance and driving characteristics
- Charging methods, infrastructure and practical charging advice
- Maximising range without compromising safety
- Important EV safety considerations
- Pre-drive safety checks
- Defensive-driving techniques specifically suited to EVs
- Protecting pedestrians and other vulnerable road users
- Practical tips for looking after an electric vehicle
- Common EV myths and misconceptions
Key features
Delivery method
e-Learning
Course structure
Modular (9 modules + quiz)
Duration
Approximately 75 minutes
Delivery via
Computer, Tablet or Smart Phone
Certificate
Completion certificate issued at end of course
Benefits for drivers
The course helps drivers understand how an EV differs from a conventional petrol or diesel vehicle. Participants can build confidence in using the vehicle’s technology, managing its performance and planning journeys around charging and range.
By adopting a smoother and more considered driving style, drivers can conserve energy, maximise available range and make safer decisions for themselves and other road users.
Benefits for employers
Introducing electric vehicles into a business fleet involves more than simply handing over the keys. Drivers need suitable information and training so they can operate the vehicle safely, efficiently and with confidence, health and safety law requires this as a duty of care obligation.
This course provides a consistent and cost-effective way to familiarise employees with electric vehicles. It can support workplace driver-safety arrangements, encourage efficient vehicle use and help organisations achieve a smoother transition to an electric fleet.
Online training for safer and efficient EV driving
Safer Electric Vehicle Driving
Electric vehicles are quiet, powerful and packed with technology, but driving one requires a different mindset. From instant acceleration and regenerative braking, to charging, range management and the safety of vulnerable road users, there is plenty for a new EV driver to understand.
This practical online course is designed for first-time electric vehicle drivers and anyone wanting to improve their knowledge and confidence. It is relevant to drivers of fully electric cars and vans, as well as hybrid drivers using their vehicle in electric mode.
What the course covers
- Developing the mindset of a safe and efficient EV driver
- The essential features and controls of an electric vehicle
- Understanding EV performance and driving characteristics
- Charging methods, infrastructure and practical charging advice
- Maximising range without compromising safety
- Important EV safety considerations
- Pre-drive safety checks
- Defensive-driving techniques specifically suited to EVs
- Protecting pedestrians and other vulnerable road users
- Practical tips for looking after an electric vehicle
- Common EV myths and misconceptions
Key features
Delivery method
e-Learning
Course structure
Modular (9 modules + quiz)
Duration
Approximately 75 minutes
Delivery via
Computer, Tablet or Smart Phone
Certificate
Completion certificate issued at end of course
Benefits for drivers
The course helps drivers understand how an EV differs from a conventional petrol or diesel vehicle. Participants can build confidence in using the vehicle’s technology, managing its performance and planning journeys around charging and range.
By adopting a smoother and more considered driving style, drivers can conserve energy, maximise available range and make safer decisions for themselves and other road users.
Benefits for employers
Introducing electric vehicles into a business fleet involves more than simply handing over the keys. Drivers need suitable information and training so they can operate the vehicle safely, efficiently and with confidence, health and safety law requires this as a duty of care obligation.
This course provides a consistent and cost-effective way to familiarise employees with electric vehicles. It can support workplace driver-safety arrangements, encourage efficient vehicle use and help organisations achieve a smoother transition to an electric fleet.
Trainer Credentials
Training developed from decades of road-safety experience
Adrian Hide’s career in road safety began in 1986. He spent 13 years working as an Approved Driving Instructor, followed by 13 years with Staffordshire County Council, including seven years heading road-safety training and education for the county. He subsequently spent around six years working in private-sector road safety before launching Adrian Hide Consultancy in 2018. This experience provides the foundation for Safer Driving Academy’s practical approach to driver training.
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Trainer Credentials
Training developed from decades of road-safety experience
Adrian Hide’s career in road safety began in 1986. He spent 13 years working as an Approved Driving Instructor, followed by 13 years with Staffordshire County Council, including seven years heading road-safety training and education for the county. He subsequently spent around six years working in private-sector road safety before launching Adrian Hide Consultancy in 2018. This experience provides the foundation for Safer Driving Academy’s practical approach to driver training.