Driving for DU

Faculty, staff, students, and designated individuals who drive vehicles (cars, passenger vans, golf carts, and UTVs) on behalf of the University should apply for DU 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 DU.

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

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Resources & Training

University of Denver Policy, Use of University Vehicles, RISK 12.10.010

  • Required for all three types of vehicle clearance

DU 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 DU driving procedures and the Use of University Vehicles policy.

Required Driver Training Classes

View Instructions for Accessing Driver Training

Automobiles

  1. Review DU’s policy on the Use of University Vehicles
  2. Review the DU 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 DU’s policy on the Use of University Vehicles
  2. Review the DU 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 DU’s policy on the Use of University Vehicles
  2. Review the DU 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 DU’s policy on the Use of University Vehicles
  2. Review the DU 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

 

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 DU'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 DU 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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