
The van training consists of an online course plus a behind-the-wheel road driving test. Under no circumstances will an employee be approved or authorized to operate 12 and 15-passenger vans without fulfilling the acceptable 3-year driving history requirement. In addition to the above requirements for approval to drive UTA vehicles, employees operating 12 and 15-passenger capacity vans must also complete van-specific training. However, if you encounter any problems, please contact EH&S at or 81.ġ2 and 15-passenger vans will only be operated by experienced, authorized drivers who understand and are familiar with the handling characteristics of the vans, especially when the van is fully loaded. Log In/registration instructions are provided. The Defensive Driving Awareness Training can be accessed on the EH&S Training Management website. The UTA DDAT is not endorsed for ticket dismissal or an insurance discount. Individuals who have taken another accredited DDC within the past three years can be exempt from taking the UTA course by providing a copy of their DDC completion certificate.
* Once an acceptable rating has been verified, all driver MVRs will be automatically checked regularly to ensure they maintain a satisfactory rating.Įmployees must also complete the University's online Defensive Driving Awareness Training (DDAT) or a Defensive Driving Course (DDC) offered by an outside agency. The Defensive Driving Awareness Training is valid for 3 years and must then be repeated to remain an authorized driver.

If a full 3-year history is not available from the Texas Department of Public Safety, then it is the employee’s responsibility to obtain a copy of their driving record(s) from any previous state(s) of residence.1045791 A 3-year driving history must be secured with an acceptable rating. To request permission to become an authorized driver of UTA vehicles, please complete and submit the Request for Review of Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) form to the Environmental Health & Safety Office (EH&S).

Review MVR driving record history (required to have 3 years of acceptable history).Ĭomplete online 12 & 15 Passenger Van Course.Īttend Van Behind-the-Wheel Training session at EH&S office.Īll drivers must be employees on the UTA payroll to be covered by the

Requirements to Drive 12 & 15 Passenger Vans: Review of motor vehicle record (MVR), the driver license history, with an acceptable rating.Ĭomplete Defensive Driving Awareness Course. Must be an employee listed on the UTA payroll. Before operating any University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) owned, leased, or rented motor vehicles for official university business (including golf carts, mules and other low speed vehicles), employees must complete the requirements below in compliance with UTA Procedure CO-CV-PR2.
