Driver Safety Programs

Who Is Eligible To Drive on College Business

College employees, students, and official volunteers may be authorized by the SLCC Office of Risk Management to drive on College business in a College-owned vehicle, a State fleet vehicle, a College authorized rental vehicle, or their own personal vehicle.  Some age and driving record restrictions apply.

Training Requirement

The Utah State Division of Risk Management requires that for an eligible individual to be authorized to drive on College business in either 1) a College owned vehicle, or 2) their own personal vehicle complete a driver safety training course as part of the application process and before authorization to drive can be granted.  Only authorized drivers should drive on College business.

The frequency with which training has to be completed depends upon the specific job description:

DRIVER SAFETY TRAINING FREQUENCY

Job Description

Training Frequency Required
If your job description includes driving as a requirement of your job (such as police officer, facilities worker), or if you have a job where a College-owned vehicle is assigned to your for your use either full or part time -

Every two years
If driving is not part of your job description but you drive between College sites or to other areas for meetings on either an occasional or frequent basis -

Every two years

If you drive your personal vehicle on College business, you do not qualify for mileage reimbursement unless you are an authorized driver.  Additionally, if an accident occurs while you are on College business, your personal automobile insurance is still responsible for all damages and liability; the College is not.

Post Accident Training Requirement

If you are involved in an accident or incident while on College business, in either a College-owned vehicle or your own vehicle, and damage occurs to 1) your vehicle, 2) another vehicle, or 3) other property, you are required to repeat the driver safety training before you are allowed to drive on College business again.  Authorization to drive again is restored only by the SLCC Office of Risk Management.

Application To Become An Authorized Driver

  1. Complete State of Utah required driver safety training.  The training includes a video presentation and a test.  Materials are available online.  Click here for information to complete Drivers Safety Training. 
  2. Complete a pink Authorization to Drive form and have it signed by your immediate supervisor.
  3. Submit the following materials to the Office of Risk Management (Taylorsville Redwood Campus, Room AD 144, or mail stop code ADM):
    1. Verification of test completion
    2. Signed Authorization to Drive form
    3. Legible photocopy of your drivers license
  4. The SLCC Office of Risk Management will verify your eligibility and add you to the authorized driver database.  If, for some reason you are not eligible to drive, both you and your supervisor will be notified.

Authorization To Drive High Occupancy Vehicles

If you wish to drive a high occupancy vehicle (a vehicle with more than 8 occupants) additional course work and hands-on training is required.  This training must be renewed at least every three years.  Additionally, a High Occupancy Vehicle Request must be submitted to the Office of Risk Management before each trip.

Taking Vehicles Out of State

College vehicles should not be drive outside the State of Utah.  Authorization to do so may be requested on a per-trip basis by submitting an Out of State Driving Request to the Office of Risk Management.

Questions or Additional Information

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the SLCC Office of Risk Management at 801-957-4533.