NYS ESCORT DRIVER ACTUAL
CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS FULL SOLUTION.
⫸ Name two conditions which may lead to the revocation or suspension
of your escort certificate? Answer- - Your certificate is not valid if your
driver license or privilege is revoked,or suspended in the issuing
jurisdiction or if you have lost driving privileges in NYS.
- You are convicted of violating traffic laws and safe escort procedures.
- You become physically or mentally unable to drive
- You are found to have given false or fraudulent information on the
application for certification.
⫸ As an escort driver you are required to obey some, but not all of the
road markings, signs and signals? Answer- NO. Escort drivers are
required to follow all road markings, signs and signals.
⫸ Why is defensive driving important to escort drivers? Answer- To
prevent hazards and accidents.
⫸ Are special hauling permits issued to overdimensional load operators
and to every escort driver involved in the movement of the
, overdimensional load? Answer- NO. A special hauling permit is only
issued to the vehicle transporting the oversize/overweight load.
⫸ Overdimensional loads with a width exceeding 12 feet may be
transported on Saturday mornings between the hours of 9am and noon?
Answer- NO. Special hauling permits DO NOT allow movements on
Saturdays, Sundays or major holidays.
⫸ Are escort drivers required to display on their vehicles red flags 18
inches square and in good condition? Answer- NO. Flags or required to
be securely fastened on the vehicle or load.
⫸ When are flags required on a permitted vehicle? Answer- - Warning
flags are required during daylight hours on all overdimensional loads.
- Loads which exceed legal width. Flags should be at the extremities of
the vehicle/load.
- Loads which exceed legal length. Rear or Front overhang of 4 feet.
⫸ When a flag person directs traffic, what article of clothing must be
worn? Answer- Flourescent orange vest with appropriate identification
and be equipped with a stop sign paddle.
⫸ What size sign should be on an escort vehicle? Answer- At least 5
feet long, 12 inches high, letters 8 inches high.
CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS FULL SOLUTION.
⫸ Name two conditions which may lead to the revocation or suspension
of your escort certificate? Answer- - Your certificate is not valid if your
driver license or privilege is revoked,or suspended in the issuing
jurisdiction or if you have lost driving privileges in NYS.
- You are convicted of violating traffic laws and safe escort procedures.
- You become physically or mentally unable to drive
- You are found to have given false or fraudulent information on the
application for certification.
⫸ As an escort driver you are required to obey some, but not all of the
road markings, signs and signals? Answer- NO. Escort drivers are
required to follow all road markings, signs and signals.
⫸ Why is defensive driving important to escort drivers? Answer- To
prevent hazards and accidents.
⫸ Are special hauling permits issued to overdimensional load operators
and to every escort driver involved in the movement of the
, overdimensional load? Answer- NO. A special hauling permit is only
issued to the vehicle transporting the oversize/overweight load.
⫸ Overdimensional loads with a width exceeding 12 feet may be
transported on Saturday mornings between the hours of 9am and noon?
Answer- NO. Special hauling permits DO NOT allow movements on
Saturdays, Sundays or major holidays.
⫸ Are escort drivers required to display on their vehicles red flags 18
inches square and in good condition? Answer- NO. Flags or required to
be securely fastened on the vehicle or load.
⫸ When are flags required on a permitted vehicle? Answer- - Warning
flags are required during daylight hours on all overdimensional loads.
- Loads which exceed legal width. Flags should be at the extremities of
the vehicle/load.
- Loads which exceed legal length. Rear or Front overhang of 4 feet.
⫸ When a flag person directs traffic, what article of clothing must be
worn? Answer- Flourescent orange vest with appropriate identification
and be equipped with a stop sign paddle.
⫸ What size sign should be on an escort vehicle? Answer- At least 5
feet long, 12 inches high, letters 8 inches high.
