Before an employee drives a University vehicle including electric carts, or a privately owned vehicle on University business more than once per month, employees are required to take a defensive driving course once every four (4) years and adhere to the following:

University Vehicle Use

• Faculty and Staff: Complete the online Skillsport Defensive Driver Training online course. Requires a SJSUOne Account for Login.
• Student Assistants; Graduate Assistants; Auxiliary Staff; and Volunteers: Complete the DGS Defensive Driver Training online course.
• Complete an Application for University Vehicle Operation Authorization (PDF).
• Obtain supervisor's permission to operate any vehicle on University business
• Maintain a valid California State Drivers License (foreign licenses are not permitted). The Drivers License needs to be appropriate for the job and vehicle(s) to be operated, (i.e.; class A, B, C).
• Have and maintain a Good and Safe driving record. Risk & Compliance will review drivers Motor Vehicle Record from DMV. If a Class A, B, or Special Class C driver, you are responsible for providing (at your cost) an original DMV record to the employing department at time of interview.

Private/Personal Vehicle Use

• Employees planning to drive on University business need to complete the Authorization to Use Privately Owned Vehicles on State Business (STD 261) (PDF).
• Complete the Skillsport Defensive Driver Training online course. Requires a SJSUOne Account for Login.  (Note: only if driving on an average of more than once a month)
• Volunteers who drive vehicles on official university business, such as field trips or athletic events, need to complete the Volunteer Request and Appointment Package (PDF).

Defensive Driving Resources

• SJSU Main Campus Map (PDF)
• CSU Use of University & Private Vehicles Guidelines (PDF)
• Motor Vehicle Accidents State Driver Reporting Procedures (PDF)
• SJSU Travel Guide (PDF)
• Skillport Defensive Driving Fundamentals Course Instructions (PDF)

Defensive Driving Forms

• Application for University Vehicle Operation Authorization (PDF)
• Authorization to Use Privately Owned Vehicles on State Business (STD 261) (PDF)
• Volunteer Appointment Form (PDF)
• Vehicle Accident Report Form (STD 270) (PDF)
• Vehicle Accident Identification Card (STD 269) (PDF)
• State Driver Accident Review Form (STD 274) (PDF)