Princeton University requires anyone operating one of the University’s fleet of over 350 vehicles including but not limited to: owned and leased cars, vans, trucks, golf carts, and even some construction vehicles that are used to transport people and things on and around campus to enroll in the Fleet Safety Program. University vehicles may only be operated by approved drivers and only for University business after completing this course that covers the stringent guidelines for safety.
All students who rent mini-vans, vans, SUVs, and trucks to transport students, must successfully complete van driver training (a website test) and be registered with the Department of Public Safety. In addition, student drivers for mini-vans, vans, and SUVs must pass a van road test after successfully completing the online test. Please note: University departments are able to view the status of Approved Certified Drivers.

Additional information about the Van Certification Program can be obtained by contacting  Administrative Specialist Jeniffer Wilkinson in the Department of Public Safety at (609) 258-5450 or jwilkins@princeton.edu.

Certification Requirements and Documentation

In order to be authorized to operate University vans, students must have a valid U.S., Canada, or Puerto Rico driver’s license. Probationary License holders are only permitted to drive a golf carts and cannot drive until probationary status is removed and have driven more than 2000 miles in one year. Rental vehicles can be obtained through Avis, Hertz, and Enterprise. Prior approval from the Dean is required and a copy of the signed authorization must be presented to rental agency.

Steps to become Van Certified:

1. DRIVER'S HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE: Fill out the Driver’s History Questionnaire, Vehicle Usage agreement and a copy of your driver’s license must be uploaded to the portal, if you are a student.  If you are staff or faculty provide these to your department’s Fleet Representative. Upon completion of this step Risk Management will be completing a Motor Vehicle Review, which may take up to 7 business days.
2. ONLINE TEST: Once you complete your Driver’s History Questionnaire, you will have to satisfactorily complete the Online Van Test. Click here for instructions on how to register. Online Test consists of a training session along with a 10 question test. You are required to pass the test with an average of 80%. Students are permitted to attempt to pass the test a maximum of three times using the same User ID and Password. Once registered, if you exit the site, click on this link to login. Upon completion of the test you will be able to see your score and print out the Certificate of Achievement. Please contact Visium Learning at (866) 435-7687 or email support@s2learning.com for technical support.

3. BEHIND THE WHEEL TEST: To sign up for a Behind Wheel Test please make an appointment using WASE Scheduling System. Select browse and select "Road Test Schedule-Van Certifications" for calendar owner and follow the instructions. If you are unable to make your appointment, you must cancel by accessing the WASE Scheduling System and cancel your appointment.
   This test is given on Mondays and Thursdays by a Public Safety Officer. It is a 45 minute behind-the-wheel examination which is held between the hours of 9:30am and 4:30pm. Please arrive promptly at 200 Elm Drive, and meet the officer at the Welcome Desk . Be sure to bring your completed Driving History Questionnaire, Valid US, Canadian or Puerto Rico Driver's License and a printed copy of your Certificate of Achievement. To review the content of the Behind the Wheel Test please click on this link Behind the Wheel Test Instructions.