NYS Escort Driver
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Question 1.
Name at least 3 reasons for requiring the certification of escort drivers?
Correct 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
Question 2.
Is it necessary to have a valid NYS drivers license when applying for certification as an
escort driver?
Correct 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.
Question 3.
Are you permitted to use the manual or other notes when taking the certification test?
Correct 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.
Question 4.
What information do you need to apply for an escort drivers certificate?
Correct 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? -✓✓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
, Room 220C
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 1228
Question 5.
Are you required to take another test when you apply for renewal of your escort
certificate?
Correct Answer: If you do not renew your certification within 2 years of the
expiration date you will be required to retake and pass the the written test
prior to being recertified.
Question 6.
Name two conditions which may lead to the revocation or suspension of your escort
certificate?
Correct 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.
Question 7.
As an escort driver you are required to obey some, but not all of the road markings,
signs and signals?
Correct Answer: NO. Escort drivers are required to follow all road markings,
signs and signals.
Question 8.
Why is defensive driving important to escort drivers?
Correct 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?
-✓✓NO. A special hauling permit is only issued to the vehicle transporting the
oversize/overweight load.
Question 9.
Overdimensional loads with a width exceeding 12 feet may be transported on Saturday
mornings between the hours of 9am and noon?
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Question 1.
Name at least 3 reasons for requiring the certification of escort drivers?
Correct 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
Question 2.
Is it necessary to have a valid NYS drivers license when applying for certification as an
escort driver?
Correct 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.
Question 3.
Are you permitted to use the manual or other notes when taking the certification test?
Correct 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.
Question 4.
What information do you need to apply for an escort drivers certificate?
Correct 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? -✓✓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
, Room 220C
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 1228
Question 5.
Are you required to take another test when you apply for renewal of your escort
certificate?
Correct Answer: If you do not renew your certification within 2 years of the
expiration date you will be required to retake and pass the the written test
prior to being recertified.
Question 6.
Name two conditions which may lead to the revocation or suspension of your escort
certificate?
Correct 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.
Question 7.
As an escort driver you are required to obey some, but not all of the road markings,
signs and signals?
Correct Answer: NO. Escort drivers are required to follow all road markings,
signs and signals.
Question 8.
Why is defensive driving important to escort drivers?
Correct 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?
-✓✓NO. A special hauling permit is only issued to the vehicle transporting the
oversize/overweight load.
Question 9.
Overdimensional loads with a width exceeding 12 feet may be transported on Saturday
mornings between the hours of 9am and noon?
