Schedule/ SD-Training

This can also be done in the presence of the participant. If the car of the participant is used the participant should dot it himself

The coach needs to know the round course.

Explanation of structure and objectives of the SD-Training;

Describing the role of the trainer as personal coach supporting the participant in achieving his own goals;

Check of seating position and mirrors Explanation of the relevant board computer displays

(only if it is not the car of the participant!!)

Hand over the “roadmap” and explain it

If necessary, comment on the specific powertrain (engine & transmission) or fuel of the car employed

The coach only helps to find the track, but conveys no tips (interventions in risk situations are of course allowed)

The coach is to get a complete overview on driving style, capabilities and Ecodriving behaviour of the participant: strengths and weaknesses

The coach assesses the coachee’s improvement potential

NOTE: Despite being asked to drive in their every-day manner, participants tend to pretend, that they already practiced Ecodriving to impress the coach.

NOTE: The on-board trip computer (fuel consumption mode) has to be resetted again before starting the second ride!

Ask the participant, how he/she felt during the first ride and if the individual goals were achieved. A self-assessment on a scale 0 to 10 (0 = lowest score; 10 = highest score) is helpful. Ask the coachee for the reasons to come to these conclusions.

Introduction of the Ecodriving Core Tips of the SD-Training (acc. to “Golden Rules”):

1. Anticipate Traffic Flow, enlarge safety distance and make best use of the vehicle’s momentum

2. Maintain a steady speed at low RPM driving smoothly

3. Shift up early

Next step is, to find out which “Golden Rules” the coachee wants to train.

Supported by the coach having an eye on the biggest saving potential, the participant specifies his goals. This results in a customised training plan which defines the core contents of the individual SD-Training.

Write down the targets as defined and compare them with the achieved results in second ride.

The targets are defined jointly. Recommended behaviour which is seen critical by the coachee must not be trained.

It is of particular importance, that the coachee gathers positive experiences during the training, so he/she is encouraged to continue checking and optimising the individual driving style after the training.

Complete coverage of all tips is not necessary. Priority is to positively experience the selected tips.

The coachee is trained according to the agreed personal training plan

NOTE: “Safety first” is key principle throughout the entire SD training. Trade-offs “safety vs. fuel economy” are inacceptable!

The coachee shall describe his feelings in the training, supported by  key questions like the following:

How did you feel during the second ride?

How do you assess the result?

How did you experience the second ride?

What was easy to put to practice and what seemed difficult? Please explain why.

Subsequently, the coach gives a short feedback on the success/ progress observed on the part of the coachee rounded up by announcing the saving result.

Then, the training certificate is awarded and options for further information on Ecodriving are mentioned (flyer, internet pages, advanced training possibilities).

The SD-Training ends with a warm goodbye, encouraging the coachee to integrate Ecodriving into his every-day driving and motivating his interest in advanced Ecodriving trainings.