Driver Safety Training

Safe Driver Awareness Program Training Requirements

Insurance & Risk Management sponsors a “Safe Driver” Awareness Program for employees required to drive a vehicle to perform their job requirements. This program educates drivers on safe driving practices, the consequences of poor driving habits, defensive driving, and the role of individual driver behavior. IRM remains committed to providing safe driving practices and outreach programs to mitigate risk, lower the frequency of vehicular collisions and reduce campus liability. UCLA’s Defensive Driver Training Programs are the principal method to comply with Cal-OSHA’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program for those employees who drive. For all other Driver Safety Training, please send us an email

Insurance & Risk Management uses the Smith-System Driver Training program, also used at other UC campuses. To maintain consistency and continuity in our safe driving practices approach, IRM’s goal is to have all UCLA drivers trained in the Basic principles of the Smith-System. Modules are assigned based on the 3 primary Driver Categories listed below:

A type of driver who drives for University business less than 10 hours per month and for whom driving is not an "essential job function."

Infrequent Driver Training Requirements
Training	Minimum Required Driver Training (ALL DRIVERS)	Additional Training	Required Training
Title	Basic Driver Training: Arrive Alive Series	Close Quarter Maneuvering	Post-Collision Refresher
Who	All infrequent drivers	All Infrequent Drivers	Any University employee operating a vehicle in a preventable auto accident while on UC business
Who	All infrequent drivers	All Infrequent Drivers
Type	Online - 12 Modules	Instructor Led	Instructor Led
Length	3 to 7 minutes each	2 Hours	90 minutes
Frequency	Initial, and thereafter, re-completion every 2 years	Initial only	Only after an Accident
Course ID	ETDST0080-91	ETDST0097	ETDST0040

A type of driver who drives for University business exceeding 10-hours per month, but for whom driving is not an "essential job function” within their job description. Enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull Notice Program is required for Frequent Drivers by UCLA Policy.

Frequent Driver Requirements
Training	Minimum Required Driver Training (ALL DRIVERS)	Additional Training	Additional Training	Required Training
Title	Basic Driver Training: Arrive Alive Series	Close Quarter Maneuvering	UCLA-Smith Driver Direct	Post-Collision Refresher
Who	All Frequent Drivers	All Frequent Drivers	All Frequent Drivers	Any University employee operating a vehicle in a preventable auto accident while on UC business
Type	Online - 12 Modules	Instructor Led	Hybrid: Online & ILT	Instructor Led
Length	3 to 7 minutes each	2 Hours	4 Hours	90 minutes
Frequency	Initial, and thereafter, re-completion every 2 years	Initial only	Initial, and thereafter, re-completion every 2 years	Accident Only
Course ID	ETDST0080-91	ETDST0097	ETDST0098	ETDST0040

A type of driver for whom driving is designated as an “essential job function” within the job description. There is no hourly minimum for occupational drivers. Enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull Notice Program is required.Enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull Notice Program is required for Frequent Drivers by UCLA Policy.

Train ing	Minimum Required Driver Training (ALL DRIVERS)	Additional Training	Additional Training	Required Training	Required Training

Title	Basic Driver Training: Arrive Alive Series	Close Quarter Maneuvering	UCLA-Smith Driver Direct	**DOT required Training	Post-Collision Refresher
Who	New Hire or New to Driving position or Occupational Driver	Occupational Drivers	Occupational Drivers	Occupational Drivers	Any University employee operating a vehicle in a preventable auto accident while on UC business
Who	New Hire or New to Driving position or Occupational Driver	Occupational Drivers	Occupational Drivers	Occupational Drivers
Type	Online - 12 Modules	Instructor Led	Hybrid - Online & Instructor Led	Instructor Led	Instructor Led
Length	3 to 7 minutes each	2 Hours	4 Hours	4 Hours	90 minutes
Frequency	Initial, and the reafter, recompletion every 2 years	Initial only	Initial, and thereafter, recompletion every 2 years	Annually	Accident Only
Course ID	ETDST0080 thru 91	ETDST0097	ETDST0098	ETDST0099	ETDST0040

A type of driver who operates motorized carts such as golf carts, low speed vehicles (LSV, Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV)

Training	Minimum Required Driver Training(All Drivers of Carts)	Specific Training
Title	Motorized Cart	Post-Collision Refresher
Who	All Drivers of Motorized Carts	All University employees who are operating a motorized cart and have a preventable accident
Type	Online	Instructor Led
Length	Length: 90 minutes	90 minutes
Frequency	Initial & required re-certification every 2 years	Only after a preventable accident
Course ID	ETDST0060	ETDST0040

Available Training

Basic Driver Training Online - Arrive Alive Series – 60 minutes

The Online Arrive Alive series is a collection of 12 whiteboard videos that last between 3 and 7 minutes each. These short modules focus on critical and relevant driver safety topics, regardless of the type of vehicle or the frequency in which driving happens. Employees can take all modules at one time or take individual modules over the course of a few visits. At the end of the training, trainees can print a Smith System certificate of completion.

Motorized Cart Online Training (Golf, LSV, NEV etc.) – 75 minutes

This online module focuses on the proper use of these unique vehicles. This training takes about 75 minutes to complete. By the end of the training, attendees should be able to:

Know how to inspect the vehicle prior to use

Prepare to drive by ensuring proper authorization, equipment check and make any adjustments

Drive the cart properly and safely

Stopping, cornering and parking

Reporting of any damage or broken parts

Close Quarter Maneuvering/Advanced Backing – 90 minutes

This course provides behind-the-wheel training that addresses the most common issues found during campus driving conditions:

* Proper mirror adjustments

* Vehicle Blind spot demonstration

* Diminishing cones

* Serpentine

* Three-Point Backing Maneuver (Sight side and Blind side)

* Three-Point Parallel Parking

* Right Turn Maneuver

UCLA-Smith Driver Direct – 4 hours

The Driver Direct course provides trainees with classroom and behind-the-wheel training based on The Smith5Keys®. At the end of the day, trainees receive a Smith System certificate of completion, a Driver’s Study Guide, written performance evaluation and recommendations to practice to develop safe driving habits.

Post-Collision Refresher Training – 75 minutes

This training is conducted for employees who were operating a vehicle while in the course and scope of employment, and were involved in a preventable auto collision. Training can be delivered in a classroom or through ZOOM. Training is designed to promote safe driving practices, reduce auto collisions and prevent reoccurrence. The course covers basic causes of auto collisions, identifying contributing conditions, and emphasizing defensive driving strategies. A review of the circumstances associated with each attendee’s collision is part of the curriculum.

DOT required Training

This training is specific to those drivers who meet the criteria established by the Department of Transportation. Anyone who meets these criteria should work directly with the Driving Coordinator, their Supervisor or their Manager to determine the best course of action to satisfy the DOT requirements.

Please follow the steps below to ensure Driver Safety Training requests are submitted correctly:

1) Confirm or create a profile in WorkSafe before submitting a Training Request. A profile is required in order to request all Driver Safety Training

2) Submit your training request for Motorized Cart Training (If applicable: For drivers who will only be driving GEM, Golf, LSV type vehicles) or for Basic Driver Safety Training Requests (All other drivers)

All information must be completed on the Training Request Form. Please have all of the following *REQUIRED information ready:

* The Course you are requesting

* University ID number

* Driver First name, last name, campus email address

* Driver Category – See category descriptions above

* Will the driver need to enroll in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program

* Department or Student Group name

* Department or Student Group Supervisor/Leader, first name, last name, email

*Failure to provide all required information will result in the training request being denied

Once a Training Request has been submitted, please allow 2 business days for the assignment to be made. Please note that IRM staff only works Monday – Friday, and does not work during University holidays or winter closure. IRM cannot accommodate time-sensitive or urgent requests.

A email will be sent once training is assigned but you may also log in to WorkSafe and check “My Learning Tracks” for your assignment(s).