Say yes to cheaper van, home and car insurance

Van company IAM Fleet has become a partner in a government sponsored training scheme designed to make white van men safer and more environmentally aware motorists.

The Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving (SAFED) scheme runs until March 2007 and is open to anyone who drives for an English-based company and holds a valid licence with Category B or C1 entitlement.

As an added incentive, the first 7,500 who apply will be able to take the course free of charge. The course will be a combination of off-road classroom and outdoor practical tuition.

The course also looks at accident prevention and reduction, which could help lower the company's car insurance premiums.

The driving style of a motorist can affect the amount of fuel the vehicle guzzles and less fuel being burnt consequently leads to less harmful emissions going into the atmosphere.

IAM Fleet training manager Simon Elstow said: "With the effects of global warming now top of mind across the globe, we all have a duty to help reduce carbon emissions.

"The truck version of the same scheme resulted in an annual saving of 13,941,941 litres of fuel, which translated into £10,456,455, so we know SAFED can make a serious 'green' contribution. In short, it is a contemporary development we feel IAM Fleet should be involved in."

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