UK businesses have saved over £7.5 million through Smarter Driving training courses, it has been revealed – and now the sessions are better value than ever.

The Smarter Driving programme, which is funded by the Department for Transport, trains drivers in a way that teaches them to drive more efficiently and avoid the likelihood of an accident.

The sessions are now an even more appealing proposition after being reduced from £25 to just £15 each for parties of 100 or more, or £20 for smaller bookings.

Over 30,000 employees have completed the training, which includes educating drivers on techniques that can reduce their cost of fuel by up to 15 per cent.

Research suggests that drivers who complete the course could save the equivalent of 20p per litre which means a motorist who completes 12,000 miles a year could save up to £250 on fuel.

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Bob Saynor, Smarter Driving Programme Manager, said: “Smarter Driving helps companies to cut down their company fuel spend and makes significant reductions to their carbon emissions and green credentials.”

The University of Manchester started training its staff in January 2013 and has already started reaping the rewards. After completing the Smarter Driving programme, employees saw an average 18% reduction in fuel consumption.

Over 30,000 employees across the country have taken part in the Smarter Driving sessions, with each one now saving up to £250 per year in fuel as a result.

Saynor continued: “We now hope to reach out to even more businesses to allow them to take advantage of our significantly reduced costs.”

The sessions last just 50 minutes so work and business disruption is kept to a minimum, while all cars, fuel and insurance are provided by the Energy Saving Trust.

For more information visit the Energy Saving Trust. or click here: Spend £15 on driver training for a £250 return