Driver Safety & Training
CDL Training
Parking & Transportation Services can train and administer the driving exam for Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL) for university employees who require this license for their employment. Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) regulations apply; visit our Forms page for information. Call 303-492-2752 with any questions.
| Staff driver trainer: | $45/hour |
| Student assistant trainer: | $45/hour |
| CDL examinations: | $100 |
Defensive Driving Course (DDC)
The course is a 4-hour program presenting defensive driving techniques in an interactive format. Each session includes the most recent information regarding air bags, anti-lock brakes, road rage, safety belts, etc. The course is free of charge for university staff and students.
Individuals who drive as a requirement for their university employment and anyone under the age of 26 who drives university vehicles from Parking & Transportation Services (i.e. student, staff, or faculty) are required to take the training.
At least five persons are required for a class to be held. Classes are offered:
- First Wednesday of each month, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- All other Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Each Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Classes meet in the Transportation Services training room located at 3205 Marine St. on East Campus. Call 303-492-7152 to sign up for the class and have the following information ready:
- Dates and times you are available
- Name of person attending
- Campus department name
- Speed type of department
- Department contact person, campus box, and phone number
15-Passenger Van Training
Parking & Transportation Services has mandated a two hour computerized course (Coaching the Van Driver) and a forty-five minute behind-the-wheel evaluation for 15-passenger van operators. Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) regulations apply; visit our Forms page for information. Call 303-492-7152 with questions.
Specialized Training
- For customized training for your department, please contact Driver Training at 303-492-2752.
- All driver trainers are professionally trained, and we will customize the course to fit your department's needs.
Driver Training Rates
| Staff driver trainer | $45/hour |
| Student assistant trainer | $45/hour |
| CDL examinations | $100 |
| Defensive Driving Course | No charge to university staff/student drivers |
| 15-passenger van training | No charge |
