NYS ESCORT DRIVER CERTIFICATION
EXAM 2026 ACTUAL PAPER QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A PLUS
◉ Name at least 3 reasons for requiring the certification of escort
drivers?
Answer: Enhance the safety of the traveling public
Enhance the safety of the people involved in the movement of the
overdimensional load
Prevent damage to the highway system
Prevent damage to the load being transported
Reduce undue delay to the normal flow of traffic
Prevent increases in insurance costs
Provide security from costly damage suits
Encourage uniform escort operations
◉ Is it necessary to have a valid NYS drivers license when applying
for certification as an escort driver?
Answer: NO. In order to qualify as a certified escort driver you must:
A - Be 21 years old
, B - Have a valid NYS Drivers license or valid license in the state or
jurisdiction you reside.
C - Comply with all terms, conditions requirements and/or
regulations set forth by the permitting agency in NYS.
D - Pass NYS Escort Driver's Cert. Test.
◉ Are you permitted to use the manual or other notes when taking
the certification test?
Answer: NO.
Notes, manuals, and other study materials are not permitted. The
DMV associate who administers the test is not permitted to discuss
questions or offer any assistance.
◉ What information do you need to apply for an escort drivers
certificate?
Answer: Valid Driver's Licence, Social Security Number, $40 test fee
and complete the application.
◉ When you change your address or your name, whom should you
notify concerning your Escort Certificate?
Answer: Notify the DMV within 10 days. Send your certificate # your
former address/name and your new address/name to:
Bus and Vehicle Escort Driver Certification Unit
DMV
EXAM 2026 ACTUAL PAPER QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A PLUS
◉ Name at least 3 reasons for requiring the certification of escort
drivers?
Answer: Enhance the safety of the traveling public
Enhance the safety of the people involved in the movement of the
overdimensional load
Prevent damage to the highway system
Prevent damage to the load being transported
Reduce undue delay to the normal flow of traffic
Prevent increases in insurance costs
Provide security from costly damage suits
Encourage uniform escort operations
◉ Is it necessary to have a valid NYS drivers license when applying
for certification as an escort driver?
Answer: NO. In order to qualify as a certified escort driver you must:
A - Be 21 years old
, B - Have a valid NYS Drivers license or valid license in the state or
jurisdiction you reside.
C - Comply with all terms, conditions requirements and/or
regulations set forth by the permitting agency in NYS.
D - Pass NYS Escort Driver's Cert. Test.
◉ Are you permitted to use the manual or other notes when taking
the certification test?
Answer: NO.
Notes, manuals, and other study materials are not permitted. The
DMV associate who administers the test is not permitted to discuss
questions or offer any assistance.
◉ What information do you need to apply for an escort drivers
certificate?
Answer: Valid Driver's Licence, Social Security Number, $40 test fee
and complete the application.
◉ When you change your address or your name, whom should you
notify concerning your Escort Certificate?
Answer: Notify the DMV within 10 days. Send your certificate # your
former address/name and your new address/name to:
Bus and Vehicle Escort Driver Certification Unit
DMV
