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 must 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 the University Operations Business Service Center (UO 229).
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. To schedule a behind-the-wheel test, contact UO Business Service Center at (208) 496-2500.
Behind-the-wheel tests are given Tuesday mornings (8:30-11:00 every half hour) and Wednesday afternoons (1:30-4:00 every half hour). 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 must wait 21 days before testing again.
Pickup Trucks
- Complete the Driving Safely at Work Course.
- Complete the driver’s permit application form.
- Complete a 30-minute, behind-the-wheel test. This includes ¾ & ½ ton trucks and any extended cab trucks, (driving test will be taken in a ¾ ton truck provided by Fleet Services). To schedule a behind-the-wheel test, contact UO Business Service Center at (208) 496-2500.
Behind-the-wheel tests are given Tuesday mornings (8:30-11:00 every half hour) and Wednesday afternoons (1:30-4:00 every half hour). 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 must wait 21 days before testing again.
Specialty Trucks
(Box trucks, 1 ton dump bed trucks, Bucket trucks, Carpet van)
- Complete the Driving Safely at Work Course.
- Complete the driver's permit application form.
- Complete a 30-minute, behind-the-wheel test. To schedule a behind-the-wheel test, contact UO Business Service Center at (208) 496-2500.
Behind-the-wheel tests are given Tuesday mornings (8:30-11:00 every half hour) and Wednesday afternoons (1:30-4:00 every half hour). At that time, please bring your driver’s license and signed driver’s permit application form. Your department must provide a specialty vehicle for driving tests.
If you do not pass your behind-the-wheel test, you must wait 21 days before testing again.
Trailers
- Complete the Behind the Wheel Driving Test for either a 12-passenger van or Truck permit.
- Complete the driver's permit application form.
- Complete a 60-minute, behind-the-wheel test. To schedule a behind-the-wheel test. contact UO Business Service Center at (208) 496-2500.
Behind-the-wheel tests for trailers are given on Thursday afternoons (1:00-4:00 every hour). At that time, please bring your driver’s license and signed driver’s permit application form.The test will be taken in a 12-passenger van or pickup truck provided by Fleet Service.
If you do not pass your behind-the-wheel test, you must 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 Business Service Center (UO 229).
In case of an Accident
If needed, call 911 first and seek medical attention.Once you are safe and able, immediately report the accident to your supervisor. Complete an accident report within 24 hours of the accident at incident report forms and then notify Fleet Service regarding vehicle repairs.
If you are at fault for a vehicle incident, you will receive an email with required instructions. You must complete these requirements before you are permitted to drive a campus vehicle again.
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.