International Conference "EcoDriving as a tool in developing road safety oriented attitudes"

On August 31, international conference organized by Tallinn University
Haapsalu College will take place in Tallinn University.The main negative
influences of traffic today are traffic accidents and impact on the
environment. A new training method advocating safe driving style and
vehicle use – EcoDriving – has been developed and patented in
Finland.  Student activating learning methods and inclusion of
previous experiences are used in the training. The goal of the training is
to show how it is possible to achieve safe driving styles and decreased
pollution through saving fuel and money. The main objective of the training
is to change the thought patterns of people.EcoDriving OY has signed a
franchise agreement with six countries: Estonia, Sweden, Norway, Iceland,
Latvia and Poland. All 7 countries will hold presentations at the
conference. The conference is organised in co-operation with the
Association of Traffic Educators, EcoDriving Centre OY, Ministry of
Economic Affairs and Communications, Estonian Road AdministrationObjectives
of the conference:

Exchange of experiences of EcoDriving educators.
Further planning and analyses of Eco Driving dissemination and impact.
Increase of popularity of EcoDriving as a brand.
Discussion on cooperation possibilities in advocating the EcoDriving method
and through that the development of a safe traffic environment.Place:
Tallinn University, Uus-Sadama 5 (TU Mare building) Room: Tallinn Hall
Working language: EnglishAdditional information:
http://www.hk.tlu.ee/ecodriving/Heli Ainjärv TU Haapsalu College telefon:
+372 520 8661 heli.ainjarv@hk.tlu.ee