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Course Name
Green Driving Techniques

Contact Hours: 3

Course Description

We all notice the impact of fuel prices in one way or another, whether it is the cost of our daily commute or work-related driving, or higher prices for food and other consumer products.

People are also increasingly concerned about their individual contributions to global warming, and realize that vehicle emissions are a large factor. Individuals and companies are realizing that even though gas prices may fall, there are long-term environmental reasons why we cannot continue to be as wasteful as in the past.

In this class, we`re going to talk about some of the ways you can drive smarter and more efficiently to reduce your fuel consumption and lower your environmental impact. Improving fuel economy and lowering vehicle emissions is up to you!


Outcome
At the conclusion of this class, students will be able to:
  1. Recognize key factors that impact fuel economy and the environment.
  2. Apply the pre-driving checklist to improve your fuel economy.
  3. Identify effective driving techniques that reduce gas consumption.

Assessment
This course has a brief quiz the student must pass to demonstrate their understanding of the material.

Outline
The class is broken down into the following subject areas.
  • Introducing green driving
  • The pre-driving checklist
  • Green driving techniques
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Putting it all together