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Safety
is our utmost concern. Our vehicles are carefully maintained to
provide safe and dependable transportation. Each vehicle has a
folder of information to answer any questions that travelers might
have when away from campus. Our vehicles also have Roadside Assistance
provided by Ford and Chevrolet. Specific information is in the
key case or in window if needed.
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You Start... |
| Driver
certification |
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signing for the vehicle and noting state of driver's license and
expiration date, driver certifies: |
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Possession
of a valid driver's license issued by one of the fifty states. |
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No
one other than approved employees listed on the Form 1, who meet
all requirements, are authorized to drive the vehicle. |
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The
vehicle will be used for approved university business. |
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The
vehicle will be driven in accordance with state and local laws and
regulations. |
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| For
your safety... |
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Review
current safety bulletins.
Become familiar with the vehicle:
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Brakes
(not all vehicles have ABS) |
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Turn
signals |
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Seat
adjustments |
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Seat
belts |
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Windshield
wipers/washers |
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Horn |
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Mirror
adjustments |
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Headlight
switch/dimmer switch |
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key case for: |
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Credit
card for gasoline purchases and minor repairs |
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Instruction
card for emergency repairs and accident procedures |
| Check
glove box for: |
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Indiana
map (other maps are available upon request) |
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Flashlight |
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In
Case of an Accident Information Sheet (Red) |
| Check
for ice scraper |
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This
is located in the driver's side door pocket (car), or behind the
driver's seat (van). |
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| During
the trip... |
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Abide
by parking and traffic regulations. |
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Observe
commonly accepted rules of courtesy towards pedestrians and other
vehicle/equipment operators. |
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Properly
care for the vehicle while it is in your custody. |
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Secure
the vehicle when it is unoccupied. |
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Return
the vehicle at the appointed time. |
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If you
experience mechanical problems during your trip, follow
the breakdown guidelines.
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In
case of an accident, follow the guidelines
in the Accident Information Sheet (red) located in the glove compartment.
Notify local police authority, Transportation Service, and Risk
Management. |
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Adhere
to University Smoking and Drug/Alcohol policies while in a university
vehicle. |
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Operate
and park the vehicle in a manner that will reflect favorably on
Purdue University.
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Remember,
you are representing Purdue University.
Please follow all safe and courteous rules of the
road.
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