Your Sense score is calculated using five key factors:
Acceleration: How smoothly you pick up speed. Harsh or aggressive acceleration can reduce your score 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 score.
Cornering: How carefully you take turns. Sharp or fast cornering could lead to skidding or loss of control, which will be reflected in your score.
Speeding: How well you stay within the speed limits. Maintaining safe speeds, especially in zones with lower limits, is key to keeping a high score 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 score.
Each of these factors works together to give you an overall Sense score, helping you understand whether you’re driving well and where there’s room for improvement.
To generate a score, you'll need to travel a minimum of 65 miles and complete 5 trips.
The higher your score, 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.