Driving for ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥

Faculty, staff, students, and designated individuals who drive vehicles (cars, passenger vans, golf carts, and UTVs) on behalf of the University should apply for ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ Driving Clearance.

If driving a University-owned or rented vehicle, or if driving for the University is a job requirement, you must obtain clearance from the University before operating any vehicle for ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥.

Use the links below to view specific requirements for each type of vehicle.

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Resources & Training

ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ Policy, Use of University Vehicles, RISK 12.10.010

  • Required for all three types of vehicle clearance

ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ Driving Procedures

  • Required for those driving motor vehicles, including personal cars, rental cars, passenger vans, and university vehicles

Golf Cart Procedures

  • Required for those driving golf carts, in addition to ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ driving procedures and the Use of University Vehicles policy.

Required Driver Training Classes

View Instructions for Accessing Driver Training

Automobiles

  1. Review ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥â€™s policy on the Use of University Vehicles
  2. Review the ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ Driving Procedures Document
  3. Request a driving record check, called a Motor Vehicle Review (MVR)
  4. Complete online training: Driver Safety Fundamentals – HE

Passenger Vans

  1. Review ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥â€™s policy on the Use of University Vehicles
  2. Review the ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ Driving Procedures Document
  3. Request a driving record check, called a Motor Vehicle Review (MVR)
  4. Complete online training: Driver Safety Fundamentals – HE
  5. Complete online training: Passenger Van Safety


* 15 Passenger Vans, including rentals and modified vans, are not allowed unless approved through ERM. Email risk@du.edu information on the exceptions and procedures for 15 passenger vans.

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Golf Carts

  1. Review ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥â€™s policy on the Use of University Vehicles
  2. Review the ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ Driving Procedures Document
  3. Review the Golf Cart Procedures
  4. Complete online training: Golf Cart Safety
  5. Email risk@du.edu asking for Golf Cart Clearance once you have completed steps 1-4

Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) All-terrain Vehicles (ATVS)

  1. Review ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥â€™s policy on the Use of University Vehicles
  2. Review the ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ Driving Procedures Document
  3. Request a driving record check, called a Motor Vehicle Review (MVR)
  4. Complete online training: Driver Safety Fundamentals - HE
  5. Complete online training: Intro to Off-Road Vehicle Safety

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Learn more about driver training for automobiles, passenger vans, golf carts, and UTVs/ATVs.

View Instructions for Accessing Driver Training
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Other Safety Training Programs

Check ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥'s Environmental Health & Safety website for training for University employees covering a number of general safety topics. Because of the hazards associated with their job duties, many ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ employees are required by law to attend safety training. Some training is offered online and usually requires a short quiz to be taken to verify comprehension.

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