Defensive Driving

Defensive Driving

MCCCD's Motor Vehicle Driving Requirements

Regulation Overview

Beginning Oct 1, 2004, per Administrative Regulation 4.1, employees of the Maricopa County Community College District who drive district-owned or rented vehicles must complete the following requirements:

They must take and pass an online defensive-driving training course.
They must sign a Motor Vehicle Record and Driving History Release Form that permits an inquiry by a certified College Safety police officer into their Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving history.
They must show a satisfactory driving record.

Once these requirements are met, the employee will be authorized to drive district-owned or rented vehicles.

Implementation of the online program began May 10, 2004, MVR reviews began June 1, 2004, and all drivers were required to complete the requirements by October 1, 2004. Subsequent MVR reviews will be conducted annually by certified College Safety police officers to ensure a satisfactory driving record. Employees must successfully complete the online defensive-driving course every three years.

Defensive Driving Course Procedures

The online course is provided free of charge and is accessible from any Internet connection (at work or home). The course requires an Internet Explorer or Netscape-compatible browser (version 4.0 or higher). A free Macromedia Flash application is also required (your browser will prompt you if you don't have Flash or have an outdated version, in which case you can download a current version in advance).

The course will take approximately one-hour to complete. You can work at your own speed and review as often as necessary. You can even take the course over a period of time-not necessarily all at once-just use the online bookmark.
80% is the minimum passing score on the 15-question post test. Three attempts are allowed; afterward you will be blocked from additional testing. For assistance if this happens, contact your campus coordinator (name here). A passing grade is good for three years.
After successfully completing the course, print out a certificate of completion. (Go the Main Lobby on the website, click the Certificate button, then print.)

ACCESS THE DEFENSIVE DRIVING TRAINING COURSE

Read the introduction to the training, then complete the online registration. You will be asked to enter your 8-digit employee identification number (The ID number can be found on your paycheck stub, employee ID tag, or by contacting your HR representative).

Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Review

Take your printed certificate to your College Safety office, along with your valid driver's license.
Sign a Motor Vehicle Record and Driving History Release Form (pdf), also available from your College Safety office. This form must be signed in order to proceed with the process. MVR reviews are confidential and will be disclosed only to employees with a legitimate need to know this information.
Once the MVR review is completed and you have met all requirements, you will be authorized to drive a district vehicle.
If you have a driving history record that precludes you from driving a district vehicle, College Safety will notify you.

Conditions for Disqualification from Operating a District Vehicle

Persons wishing to operate a district vehicle for official business will first be required to possess a current, valid Arizona driver's license and must then sign a release authorizing district officials to query their motor vehicle driving history. Driving histories will be checked annually for persons wishing to operate a district vehicle. Persons with serious or extensive driving infractions in their driving history will be precluded from operating a district-owned or rented vehicle under the following conditions:

Being found guilty or responsible in a court of law of one or more serious or criminal driving offenses within a two-year period from the date of the inquiry. A serious driving offense will be defined as any criminal driving offense*, including, but not limited to, any vehicular homicide, fleeing from police, reckless driving, DUI, hit and run, criminal speeding, and driving on a suspended or revoked license.
Being found guilty or responsible in a court of law of more than three minor or civil traffic offenses within a one-year period from the date of inquiry. A minor traffic offense will be defined as any minor moving traffic violation, such as speeding, red light violations, lane usage violations, turning violations, etc.

Access the FAQs to Defensive Driving Online Training or contact any certified College Safety officer (73-27080) or the Resource Management Office (73-27202) with any questions.