Driving records, like credit records, can be an invaluable source of information about the general character and habits of a potential employee. Though most applicants' driving records will be clear of any moving violations, this is the most likely source of information about important issues such as alcohol and drug abuse.

Too often, relatively minor drug and alcohol-related arrests do not result in accessible conviction information. However, any moving violation remains a part of an individual’s driving record. Citations for speeding, unpaid fines and failing to obey traffic laws can also reveal a great deal about an applicant's character.