Your Sense driver rating is built from six areas of your driving behaviour. Each one contributes to your overall rating and understanding them is the first step to improving it.
Acceleration: How smoothly you build up speed. Gradual, steady acceleration scores well. Sudden bursts of speed have more impact on the score.
Braking: How gently you slow down. Smooth, progressive braking where you give yourself plenty of stopping distance scores well. Abrupt stops register as events in the data.
Cornering: How steadily you take turns. Smooth, controlled cornering scores well. Taking corners at higher speed can register as events.
Speeding: How consistently you stay within the speed limits. Solid compliance scores well, including in areas with variable or lower limits.
Rest: How alert you are when driving. Regular breaks on longer journeys contribute positively to this score.
Phone Distraction: How safely you manage your device. Keeping your phone secure and maintaining your attention on the road ahead contributes positively to this score. Going completely hands-free while the vehicle is moving ensures your data perfectly reflects your safe driving.
(Please note: We measure this for all drivers, but the score is currently only visible in the app for van customers).
These five factors combine to give you an overall rating. The better your rating, the more you can save at your next renewal.
To generate a driver rating, you'll need to travel a minimum of 65 miles and complete 5 trips.
For more information about each of these factors, along with a guide for improving them, use our Safe Driving Behaviours Coaching Guide.