A new test has been launched this month enabling car and van drivers to demonstrate their expertise is making massive savings on fleet operating costs.

Overseen by a specially-trained team of driving examiners, the test will validate the ability of drivers to trim 15% off fuel bills, cut vehicle repair and wear and tear costs by up to 60% and put their firms in line for the lowest insurance rates.

Believed to be the toughest assessment of vehicle control for experienced drivers yet devised, the 90-minute eco test has been developed by a team of experts from the Approved Driving Instructors National Joint Council and the Driver Education Research Foundation.

See this week’s Fleet News for more.