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Defensive Driving Fundamentals
Goal
This course will provide advanced defensive driving techniques to reduce your chances of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements – specify concerns to be addressed before and while driving, use safe driving techniques to avoid collisions, drive safely in various weather conditions, and respond to specific driving emergency situations.
Who
Those who regularly drive on University or State business. This course is intended for all drivers at all levels.
Why
Each campus is responsible for monitoring its use of University vehicles and to control usage in accordance with Federal, State of California, CSU, and campus laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Failure to comply with any law, regulation, or policy regarding the use of University vehicles, including the requirement to have satisfactorily completed a CSU approved defensive driver training course, is considred to be a misuse of University vehicles.
When
You must complete a defensive driving training prior to driving on University business and every four years thereafter.
How Often
Every 4 Years
Additional Information
For more information, see the Cal Poly Humboldt Risk Management Website.