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NYS ESCORT DRIVER EXAM 2026/27 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE ACTUAL EXAM WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Do escort drivers have police powers to control and direct traffic
during the movement of overdimensional loads?
No.
Should the escort driver ever permit a motorist to overtake and pass
an overdimensional load on a narrow road?
No. Escort driver should drive near the center line to discourage
passing.
Outline the proper method of flagging.
Under what conditions is it necessary to report a traffic accident?
- person is killed or injured
- vehicle or property damage over $1000
What procedures should be followed in case you are involved in an
accident during the movement of an overdimensional load?
- help prevent another accident by pulling off the road as completely
as possible.
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- turn on your flashers
- warn approaching traffic of the problem
- call 911
- turn off ignition of wrecked vehicles, keep away smokers
- dont move injured unless in immediate danger
- search area for victims
- give police, fire, etc. A summary of events.
Under what conditions are you required to become a certified escort
driver?
Certification as an escort driver is mandatory for all drivers an all
those acting as flag persons, who escort over-dimensional loads on
the highways of ny state, regardless of where they live. These are
loads with a width that exceeds 12 feet and/or length 80 feet or
greater and/or height of 14 feet or greater. Also included are loads
that have an overhang of the load/vehicle which exceeds the main
body of the vehicle by greater than 10 feet.
Also required when speed restrictions are in effect because of the
total wight of the vehicle or other concerns.
Name at least 3 reasons for requiring the certification of escort
drivers?
Enhance the safety of the traveling public
NYS ESCORT DRIVER EXAM 2026/27 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE ACTUAL EXAM WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Do escort drivers have police powers to control and direct traffic
during the movement of overdimensional loads?
No.
Should the escort driver ever permit a motorist to overtake and pass
an overdimensional load on a narrow road?
No. Escort driver should drive near the center line to discourage
passing.
Outline the proper method of flagging.
Under what conditions is it necessary to report a traffic accident?
- person is killed or injured
- vehicle or property damage over $1000
What procedures should be followed in case you are involved in an
accident during the movement of an overdimensional load?
- help prevent another accident by pulling off the road as completely
as possible.
, 2
- turn on your flashers
- warn approaching traffic of the problem
- call 911
- turn off ignition of wrecked vehicles, keep away smokers
- dont move injured unless in immediate danger
- search area for victims
- give police, fire, etc. A summary of events.
Under what conditions are you required to become a certified escort
driver?
Certification as an escort driver is mandatory for all drivers an all
those acting as flag persons, who escort over-dimensional loads on
the highways of ny state, regardless of where they live. These are
loads with a width that exceeds 12 feet and/or length 80 feet or
greater and/or height of 14 feet or greater. Also included are loads
that have an overhang of the load/vehicle which exceeds the main
body of the vehicle by greater than 10 feet.
Also required when speed restrictions are in effect because of the
total wight of the vehicle or other concerns.
Name at least 3 reasons for requiring the certification of escort
drivers?
Enhance the safety of the traveling public
