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USC Defensive Driving Program

USC Safety Policy and Fact Sheet

All employees authorized to drive University owned vehicles are required to take a Defensive Driving course. New employees who are assigned to duties which include driving a vehicle have 90 days from hire date or the date they assume their driving duties, to take the course. Employees continuing to drive vehicles must take a refresher course every three years. For more information on additional requirements review the Safety Fact Sheet provided by the Environmental Health and Safety Office.

For a complete list of University Policies provided by the Environmental Health and Safety Office, including the entire Vehicle/Driver Safety Policy, click here.

Course Options

TrojanTransportation offers two options for taking the Defensive Driving Course, an online, self paced version and a live classroom session. Both options are recognized by the University and are the only options for fulfilling the requirements put forth by the Environmental Health and Safety Office with regards to driving a University-owned vehicle.

Online Training Version

Now you can complete the required Defensive Driving Course at the comfort of your own computer! This course uses case studies, audio clips and short quizzes making it an interactive experience you can finish at your own pace. The course will review safety driving tips and teach you specific rules regarding cart driving on campus.

• The course will take anywhere from 2-4 hours depending on your speed and comprehension level.
• Once you have registered for the course, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the online course, a username and password for personal use.
• You have five working days to complete the course. You can start and stop the course at any time. Just use your username and password to log back into the course. It will save the place you last left off.
• You must pass a review test at the end of the course before receiving your certificate.
• You can download and print your certificate right from your computer.

Live Classroom Sessions

This interactive, 4-hour course will be held in a classroom setting. Participants will review safety driving tips and learn about specific rules regarding cart driving on campus. A short video and workbook will be reviewed in the class.

• Class starts promptly at 8:00am and 1:00pm accordingly. Instructor may ask late participants to reschedule. Dates and locations subject to change due to availability.
• Certificates will be provided on the course date. If certificates are unavailable, they will be mailed to your department within one week.
• Please bring with you to class:
  1. Your valid California Driver’s License
  2. A pen or pencil

Directions to the Training Locations

• Davidson Conference Center is located on the Northeast part of campus at the corner of Figueroa St. and Jefferson St. H4 on the campus map.
• Facilities Maintenance Services (FMS) is located across from the McDonalds Olympic Swim Stadium on McClintock Avenue. C3 on the campus map.

Course Fees

Course Fees differ based on what training option you choose and the number of participants who register from your department.

• All payments must be made through an internal requisition made out to TrojanTransportation. It can be faxed to 213-740-2625 or sent via campus mail to 201 Mail Code: 1022 c/o Vanessa Munoz.
• PLEASE NOTE: Include the name of the participant(s) and indicate either "online training" or date of the live classroom session each participant will attend.
• To register large groups of 20 people or more please contact Bianca Herrera, Training Manager at 213-821-2249.
• Cancellations and/or rescheduling must take place at least three days prior to the course date. Late cancellations and no-shows will forfeit their registration fee.