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Employees of the State of Nevada who operate state-owned vehicles are required to complete an initial approved four-hour Defensive Driving Training course and refresher training every four years as outlined by the and the . The University of Nevada, Reno has incorporated the state training requirements into the broader Vehicle Use Policy found in part 5,100 of the University Administrative Manual.

Certificates of completion:

If employees complete training from any entity other than the University of Nevada, Reno Environmental Health & Safety Department, please forward their certificates of completion to the EH&S Training Manager.

Certificates of completion for courses offered by EH&S can be obtained by logging into the or by contacting the EH&S Training Manager.

Initial training options:

• In-person "Defensive Driving Training" from the University of Nevada, Reno Environmental Health & Safety Department
  • View upcoming training sessions and register via the (sessions are generally conducted monthly)
  • Contact the EH&S Training Manager if there are no sessions scheduled or if you cannot attend the scheduled session(s)
• Online "Defensive Driving Course (4-hour)" from the
  • The NSC course costs $52.50 (as of February 2024) and should be paid by the employee's department or group
  • 4-hour course available in either English or Spanish

Refresher training options (every 4 years after initial training):

• Online from
  • First-time users:
    • Click on “Create new account”
    • Select “University of Nevada, Reno” as your location
    • Enter your first and last names and your email address
  • Returning users:
    • Log in with your existing username and password
    • Click on "Available Courses"
    • Find "Safety National Attention and Distraction”
    • Click on "Access"
  • For technical support regarding the Safety National course, call 800-355-0576 or email support@onqsafety.com
• Online from the State of Nevada Online Professional Development Center