1. I acknowledge that I must take, complete, and pass the online driver safety course in order to be approved to drive a 12 passenger van for MIT related business.
2. I acknowledge that being fatigued while driving can be the cause of serious accidents and injuries to myself and others, and pledge not to overextend my time behind the wheel.
3. I agree not to exceed any posted speed limits.
4. I acknowledge the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs (including alcohol) and agree not to engage in such behavior.
5. I agree not to tolerate the use of illegal drugs or alcohol in any vehicle that I am driving.
6. I will require all passengers riding in any vehicle that I am driving to wear seat belts.
7. I acknowledge that safety is more important than arrival at a contest or return to MIT. I will stop if weather or other emergency conditions prohibit safe travel.
8. I agree not to drive overloaded vehicles (i.e., no more than 10 passengers in a passenger van, no more than 7 passengers in a minivan and no more than 5 passengers in a car).
9. In addition to the above, I acknowledge the personal responsibility of transporting MIT students and will not endanger their safety by taking any risks while driving.
10. I agree not to drive or rent 15 passenger vans for MIT business.
11. I agree to self-report any motor vehicle violations that I am cited for while driving, to the appropriate DAPER contact, as soon as I receive notice of a violation.
12. I agree that I will not drive a vehicle for more than five hours straight, nor more than ten hours altogether, within a 24-hour period.
13. I agree that when driving on long drives, of more than five hours’ duration, or altogether in any given day, I will not drive alone.
14. I agree that I will be held accountable for any violation of this Acknowledgment Form and/or MIT policies while driving a vehicle for MIT-related activities or events.