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- One authorized driver for every 400 miles traveled. For example,
a trip of 600 miles would require that you have two authorized drivers
on board that vehicle.
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Maximum driving
time for any one driver is 8 hours in a 24-hour period.
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Drivers should
take at least a 10-minute break every 2 hours.
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College vehicles
should not be operated between 11:00 p.m. and
5:00 a.m. except when
a)
the trip
is solely to return to a home base and
b)
the return
trip is less than 4 hours in duration.
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A navigator
should be assigned for long trips. The navigator must
stay awake while on duty. The entire navigator/driver team
should be replaced at least every 4 hours.
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No items
should be placed on the roof of 15 passenger vans.
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Do not overload
15 passenger vans with passengers and equipment. Weight should be distributed toward the front of the 15
passenger van as much as possible.
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The hauling
of trailers is prohibited unless special permission has
been obtained. Anyone driving a van and trailer combination
must be preapproved by the motor pool office.
Driver Responsibilities
Drivers of college vehicles represent
the college community to the general public. Drivers
are expected to drive defensively, be courteous and obey
all traffic laws.
In addition, drivers are responsible
for:
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Restricting
passengers to employees, students of the college
or other people being transported on official college
business.
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Ensuring
all passengers, including the driver, use seat belts.
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Not allowing
smoking or alcohol consumption in the vehicles.
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Locking
the vehicle when not in use.
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Paying
any traffic or parking fine resulting from driver
negligence.
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Checking
oil and water levels regularly when on overnight trips.
- Reporting
all accidents and damage to the vehicle to the Motor
Pool office.
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Completing
all required accidet reports and turning them in
to the Motor Pool office.
- Returning
vehicles to the appropriate location on time and in
a clean and presentable condition.
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Notifying
the motor pool office if the vehicle cannot be returned
on time.
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