Introduction
The operation of vehicles is indispensible in conducting College programs,
business and providing necessary services. The College has assembled a fleet of
owned vehicles to assist various areas around the campus community in the
successful pursuit of mutual goals and objectives. This brochure is intended to
assist the user in need of a motor vehicle on how to acquire such a vehicle and
to detail the driver training prerequisites and protocols in order to access
and/or operate a College-owned or leased vehicle.
Dartmouth College considers the safety and health of students, faculty and
staff to be of prime importance. The following guidelines outlined in this
brochure are intended to complement the College's overall Fleet Safety
Program.
Types of motor vehicles available for use:
- Automobiles
- Mini Vans - Total of 7 occupants Note: a few mini vans may hold a
total of 8 occupants. Check with the Vox Car Office.
- Passenger Vans (retrofitted 15 passenger vans)- Total of 8 occupants
Note: When renting unmodified 15 passenger vans from outside rental agencies,
only a total of 8 occupants may ride inside.
- Sprinter Vans - Total of 10 occupants
- Microbuses - Total of 15 occupants
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Where do I go to access a motor vehicle?
A. The Vox Car Office (VOX) is the department where vehicles
to be used on College business can be accessed. This department has available
an inventory of vehicles on site at competitive rental rates. Reservation of
vehicles through Vox is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations should
be made 48 hours prior to the activity to ensure availability of the vehicle
being requested.
Vox Car Office / Parking
Hours of Operation (M-F): 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Telephone Number: (603) 646-1869
Or Reserve online at: http://oracle-www.dartmouth.edu/dart/groucho/dartr25_wvprod.voxreq
Q. What are the licensure requirements in order to
operate a College-owned or leased vehicle?
A. No one in the College community (student, faculty, or
staff) is authorized to operate any College vehicle unless you have a valid
operator's license issued in the United States or Canada and are familiar with
local driving rules and regulations.
Q. What are the driver training requirements before I
can operate a College-owned or leased vehicle?
A. The College has implemented a driver-training program
for students, faculty and staff. This program is based upon the type of vehicle
that is being requested.
Automobiles
- Faculty and Employee (faculty or staff): All persons driving on College
business must be named on the College Approved Drivers list maintained by the
Driver Safety Program (ext. 6-9876)
- Student: Students requesting the use of College-owned or leased vehicles
for College sponsored activities must first be authorized by the office
granting approval. Secondly, they must be included on the Approved Drivers List
maintained by the Driver Safety Program (ext. 6-9876.)
Passenger Vans (Faculty, Staff and Students)
- All faculty, staff and students that request authorization to operate the
re-fitted 15 passenger vans are required to complete van training. This
training can be arranged through the Driver Safety Program. (ext. 6-9876.)
Microbuses (Faculty, Staff and Students)
- All faculty, staff and students that request authorization to operate
microbuses are required to complete microbus behind-the-wheel training and
Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification. Students are also
required to attend a classroom session prior to the practical driving session.
Driver/classroom training can be arranged through the Driver Safety
Program (ext. 6-9876.)
NOTE: Van testing is not a prerequisite for bus testing.
Bus testing does not satisfy the requirement for van testing.
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