• Know in advance what criteria disqualify a driving applicant. Examples include x-number of moving violations, specific offenses, minimum number of years with a driver’s license, etc.
• Photocopy front and back sides of applicant’s valid driver’s license.
• Ask the driver to complete and sign a questionnaire about his or her driving history and habits—moving violations, accidents, driver training and qualifications, etc.
• Obtain basic medical information, such as a complete list of all over-the-counter and prescription medication, vision or hearing impairments, etc. Oftentimes this later information is found on the applicant’s driver’s license as well, so review that carefully.
• Verify applicant credentials with the state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Usually for less than $10, you can obtain a copy of a DMV record, or you can require that volunteer applications bring the report to their interview.
• Outline and explain your driver safety policies and code of conduct.

Adapted from: FACT SHEET: Programs Featuring Transportation http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/tools/workplace-safety/nonprofit/c6/transport.htm