Two Drivers Training Courses are offered:
1) Defensive Driving Course 4
UAB requires all employees, except UAB police, who operate a UAB vehicle as part of his or her regular duties to attend the Defensive Driving Course 4 (DDC4) course once every three years. New employees should attend the course within 90 days of employment and every three years after that.
The course will be offered in the B01 Training Room on the basement floor of the Community Health Services Building (CH19) on 19th Street. Limited public parking is available on the street. However, it is recommended to use Campus Ride.
Classes begin promptly at the scheduled time and those arriving late may be asked to reschedule.
A passing score of 70 percent is required and employees who score less that that must take the course again within 90 days.
2012 Defensive Driver Course 4 Schedule
| Date |
Time |
Location |
Instructor |
| January 10 |
8 AM |
CH19 - B01 |
Mike Boyle |
| March 8 |
1 PM |
CH19 - B01 |
TBA |
| May 8 |
8 AM |
CH19 - B01 |
Vann Thursby |
| July 12 |
1 PM |
CH19 - B01 |
Mike Boyle |
| September 11 |
8 AM |
CH19 - B01 |
TBA |
| November 8 |
1 PM |
CH19 - B01 |
Vann Thursby |
To register:
- Go to the UAB Faculty & Staff Learning System.
- Click on "Access Learning System" and login.
- Click on "Catalog", and search for DDC4.
2) 15 Passenger Van Safety Training
The UAB Vehicle Safety Committee in cooperation with the University Safety Committee is providing safety training for all personnel who operate UAB 15-passenger vans.
This course trains 15 passenger van operators how to safely load and transport personnel reducing or eliminating known hazards with 15 passenger vans. Additionally, this course enlightens operators of additional skills needed to load and transport cargo safely. You are required to take 15 Passenger Van Training only one time.
The 15 Passenger Van Training Course will be held the first Thursday of the Month from 8AM-12PM in the B01 Training Room on the basement floor of the Community Health Services Building (CH19) on 19th Street. Limited public parking is available on the street. However, it is recommended to use Campus Ride.
Classes begin promptly at the scheduled time and those arriving late may be asked to reschedule.
2012 15 Passenger Van Training Schedule
| Date |
Time |
Location |
Instructor |
| January 6 |
8 AM - 12 PM |
CH19 - B01 |
Vann Thursby |
| March 1 |
8 AM - 12 PM |
CH19 - B01 |
Mike Boyle |
| May 3 |
8 AM - 12 PM |
CH19 - B01 |
Vann Thursby |
| July 19 |
8 AM - 12 PM |
CH19 - B01 |
Mike Boyle |
| September 6 |
8 AM - 12 PM |
CH19 - B01 |
Vann Thursby |
| November 8 |
8 AM - 12 PM |
CH19 - B01 |
Mike Boyle |
To register:
- Go to the UAB Faculty & Staff Learning System.
- Click on "Access Learning System" and login.
- Click on "Catalog", and search for NSC15.
