Defensive Driver Training Program

The purpose of this program is to utilize safe driving strategies to enable motorists to address identified hazards in a predictable manner. These strategies help employees or volunteers learn to improve their driving skills in order to reduce their driving risks by anticipating situations and making safe well-informed decisions.

Register for DD/SVS

Anyone who needs to drive for University business must complete registration at least 30 days in advance. Please note that the review and training process currently takes a minimum of two weeks from the date the registration is received.

Driver's Wheel

Administrators, Staff, Faculty, and Student Assistants,  who will be driving for university business must complete the following:

  • Register for Defensive Driver
  • Clear a DMV inquiry
  • Complete an online course
  • Enter the DMV Pull Program

Students and Official Volunteers of the university driving on behalf of the University must complete the following:

  • Register for Defensive Driver
  • Clear a DMV inquiry
  • Complete an online course

 

Contact Information:

April Dunham-Filson
​Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
PH: (209) 667-3689
Email: adunhamfilson@csustan.edu

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Updated: December 17, 2025