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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 a university vehicle (licensed for highway use - Policy).  For the convenience of faculty, students, and staff, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)  provides this monthly training during regular work hours and at least one evening course 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 section and monthly schedule   [ Calendar ]
Register 2010 DATES DAY(S) TIME LOCATION
Closed/Full January 11 & 13, 2010 Monday & Wednesday 9 - 11 am (both days) Acad. Research C, rm 110
Closed/Full January 19 & 21, 2010 Tuesday  & Thursday evenings 5 - 7 pm (both days) Acad. Research C, rm 110
Closed/Full February 8 & 10, 2010 Monday  & Wednesday 9 - 11 am (both days) Acad. Research C, rm 110
Closed/Full February 16 & 18, 2010 Tuesday  & Thursday 2 - 4pm (both days) Acad. Research C, rm 110
Available March  8 & 10, 2010 Monday & Wednesday   2 - 4pm (both days) Acad. Research C, rm 110
Available April 7 & 9, 2010 Wednesday & Friday 9 - 11am (both days) Acad. Research C, rm 110
Available May 19 & 21, 2010 Wednesday & Friday   2 - 4pm (both days) Acad. Research C, rm 110
Tentative June 22 & 24, 2010 Tuesday & Thursday 2 - 4pm (both days) Acad. Research C, rm 110
 
  Car crash safety information

Online Registration     Google map to EH&S office    Vehicle Safety Link 

Fees and Temporary Permit 
A $40.00 class enrollment fee (plus applicable license check fee)  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 in advance of the class. A additional  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 for an additional fee 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 03/04/2010

Please Note

  • Individuals must bring a current drivers license and a pencil to class
  • Check class location (Google map) & visitor parking (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)