BYU-Idaho policy states that operators of all University motorized vehicles and equipment are required to have both:
- a current state/international driver’s license
- a BYU-Idaho Driving Permit
How to Obtain a BYU-Idaho Driving Permit
In order to operate any vehicle, the driver must complete the online Driving Safely at Work Course and carry a valid university permit (application form). This form needs to be completed and signed by your supervisor or department head. Different vehicles may require additional testing or training.
If you do not pass your behind-the-wheel test, you have to wait 21 days before testing again.
Sedans, SUVs, Minivans
- Complete the Driving Safely at Work Course.
- Complete the driver's permit application form.
- Then bring your driver’s license and signed application form to Fleet Services.
Trucks
- Complete the Driving Safely at Work Course.
- Complete the driver’s permit application form.
- Complete a 30 minute, behind-the-wheel test. Contact Fleet Services at (208) 496-2561.
Behind-the-wheel tests are given Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. At that time, please bring your driver’s license and signed driver’s permit application form. Your department must provide a vehicle for all truck tests.
If you do not pass your behind-the-wheel test, you have to wait 21 days before testing again.
12-Passenger Vans
- Complete the Driving Safely at Work Course.
- Complete the driver's permit application form.
- Complete a 30 minute, behind-the-wheel test. Contact Fleet Services at (208) 496-2561.
Behind-the-wheel tests are given Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. At that time, please bring your driver’s license and signed driver's permit application form.
If you do not pass your behind-the-wheel test, you have to wait 21 days before testing again.
UTVs
- Complete the Driving Safely at Work Course.
- Complete the driver's permit application form.
- Complete the UTV training through the Risk Management Office (call 208-496-4173).
- Bring your driver’s license and driver's permit application form to Fleet Services (UO 229).
Driving Safely at Work Course Registration
If you are at-fault for a vehicle incident, you are required to complete an additional online driving course and watch a Driving Safely at Work Course Video.
For us to register you for the online Driving Safely at Work Course, email all of the following information to UOBSCFleetServices@byui.edu
- Name:
- BYU-Idaho I-Number:
- BYU-Idaho email address:
- Driver’s License Number:
- Driver’s License Expiration Date:
- Department Driving Vehicle for:
You will receive an email within 24 hours indicating that you have been given access to the online course.