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In order to effectively operate a transit vehicle, a driver must be skilled and dedicated. Developing a well-trained employee not only decreases fuel costs through fuel-efficient driving techniques, but it also improves safety and the passenger experience. This paper will explore driver training and how it can increase cost savings for the employer, increase driver morale through improved route knowledge, decrease vulnerability to accidents, and improve the passenger experience. It will also present techniques for training operators to reduce both fuel consumption and vehicle wear and tear. There have been numerous studies that have tried to correlate and quantify the relationship between driver training and fuel efficiency. These studies have been fairly intense and measured such driving factors as: (1) pulse and coast; (2) RPM; (3) short distance acceleration; (4) smoother breaking and acceleration; (5) hard braking: (6) idling; and (7) anticipation, and more.

01157862

English

4p

2009

Bus & Paratransit Conference & International Bus Roadeo/Bus Rapid Transit Conference

CD-ROM

Figures; Photos; References (3)

Braking performance; Driver training; Drivers; Employees; Energy conservation; Fuel consumption; Highway safety; Motor vehicle operations; Public transit; Transit operators

Education and Training; Energy; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; I10: Economics and Administration

TRIS, TRB

May 11 2010 10:05AM

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