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Auto & truck safety

 The National Safety Council Defensive Driving Classes (DDC) at NMSU  for the semester  are scheduled  below.  This class is one of the requirements for a permit to drive University vehicles (Policy).  For the convenience of faculty, students, and staff, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)  provides Mondaythly  training during regular work hours and at least one Saturday each semester. Classes typically include 35-45 persons and are open to the public (see map & parking information). Auto safety
Schedule
The classes are held in the EH&S Training Facility, Academic Research Center, NMSU.  The schedule and other useful information are given below.  Please register on-line  at http:// Safety.NMSU.edu   For other questions about EH&S classes, check our  training web pages.   [ Calendar ]
Register DATE DAY(S) TIME LOCATION
Closed/Full August 12, 2008 Tuesday Morning 8am-12:15 pm (15 min break) Acad. Research C, rm 110
Closed/Full August 19 & 21, 2008 Tuesday  & Thursday evenings 5 - 7 pm (both days) Acad. Research C, rm 110
Closed/Full September 8 & 10, 2008 Monday & Wednesday 2 - 4 pm (both days) Acad. Research C, rm 110
Closed/Full September 16, 2008 Tuesday Evening 4 - 8:15 pm (15 min break) Acad. Research C, rm 110
Closed/Full October 08 & 10, 2008 Wednesday & Friday  9 -11 am (both days) Acad. Research C, rm 110
Closed/Full November 4 & 6, 2008 Tuesday  & Thursday 2 - 4 pm (both days) Acad. Research C, rm 110
Closed/Full December 2 & 4, 2008 Tuesday  & Thursday 9 - 11 am (both days) Acad. Research C, rm 110
Available January 12 & 14, 2009 Monday & Wednesday 9 - 11 am (both days) Acad. Research C, rm 110
Available January 20 & 22, 2009 Tuesday  & Thursday evenings 5 - 7 pm (both days) Acad. Research C, rm 110
Tentative February 9 & 11, 2009 Monday  & Wednesday 9 - 11 am (both days) Acad. Research C, rm 110
Tentative February 17 & 19, 2009 Tuesday  & Thursday 2 - 4pm (both days) Acad. Research C, rm 110
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Fees and Temporary Permit 
A $40.00 class enrollment fee (effective July 2006)  for individuals affiliated with NMSU and a $45.00 fee for individuals attending the class for personal reasons will be assessed. Individuals taking the class for personal reasons must pay this fee at least a week in advance of the class. A $10.00 fee is required for issuing a university vehicle permit to individuals with DDC certificate obtained outside NMSU EH&S A temporary permit is available to employees to the next available class when the permit expires.
  • Prospective drivers of University vehicles must have a valid driver’s license and will undergo a motor vehicle records check. State statute requires individuals to obtain a NM drivers license within 30 days of establishing residence in NM. Before a NMSU permit is issued, out-of-state license holders must provide a certified copy of their driving history.  Note EH&S can now check most states (additional fee $8-20 depending on state).

  • Classes often fill early, please request registration at least two weeks in advance to ensure a reservation.   Individuals taking class for personal reasons may register on-line but registration is not complete until the enrollment fee has been paid (or a university account is provided). 

  • Reservations may be cancelled if the enrollment fee is not paid at least a week prior to the class date.  Departments will be billed for registered individuals who fail to attend and neglect to cancel and reschedule  prior to the course.

  • Course registrants must attend the entire DDC course in order to receive a certificate of completion. 

Auto safety information

This page was last updated on 11/12/2008

Please Note

  • Individuals must bring a current drivers license and a pencil to class

  • Check class location (above) & find campus location (map & visitor parking).

  • No one will be admitted fifteen minutes after class is in session!  

  • The instructor has the right to refuse admission to disruptive individuals.

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Call (646-3327) or visit the for more information  
The EH&S office is located in Academic Research C, rm. 109 (MSC3578), 4200 Research Drive (map)