Because of fatal accidents involving 15-passenger vans, the state of Texas passed a law (effective September 1, 2002) requiring state agencies to provide van safety awareness training as a prerequisite to approving drivers.
If your department owns or plans to rent a 15-passenger sized van, drivers must complete the Texas Tech training course before being authorized to drive one of these vehicles.
Van Safety Instructor-led Training is an activity-based, 2 1/2-hour class with participant involvement in small group discussion and exercises. Participants will learn the essentials of the following:
- Van Characteristics
- Van Inspection
- Safe Driving Skills
- Driving Environments
- Special Considerations
- Transporting Cargo
- Transporting Passengers
- Accidents
- Operator Conduct
Class prerequisites: This class requires pre-approval. You will receive notification within 24 hours if your registration is approved.
Must be on Texas Tech's approved driver's list. See TTU OP 79.13 for information on submitting the necessary forms to the Office of Risk Management.
Must have submitted to a drug screening test
Who should attend:
Faculty, staff, and students who drive any 15-passenger van as part of their job duties, or as part of a university-related activity.
For more information about the requirements and steps to be on the approved drivers' list, visit the Risk Management Web Site.
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of completion.
NOTE: Please have your driver's license information available when you come to class.
