Your Sense driver rating is calculated using five key factors:
Acceleration: How smoothly you pick up speed. Harsh or aggressive acceleration can reduce your driver rating and make driving less safe.
Braking: How gently you slow down and stop. Sudden braking often indicates a lack of planning ahead or poor reactions to unexpected hazards, which could reduce your driver rating.
Cornering: How carefully you take turns. Sharp or fast cornering could lead to skidding or loss of control, which will be reflected in your driver rating.
Speeding: How well you stay within the speed limits. Maintaining safe speeds, especially in zones with lower limits, is key to keeping a high driver rating and ensuring road safety.
Rest: How rested you are. Reducing the risk of driver fatigue by remaining well rested and taking regular breaks is key to maintaining a high driver rating.
Each of these factors works together to give you an overall Sense driver rating, helping you understand whether you’re driving well and where there’s room for improvement.
To generate a driver rating, you'll need to travel a minimum of 65 miles and complete 5 trips.
The higher your driver rating, the greater your opportunity to lower your insurance price when you renew your policy.
For more information about each of these factors, along with a guide for improving them, use our Safe Driving Behaviours Coaching Guide.