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NYS Escort Driver Study Questions And
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Under what conditions are you required to become a certified escort driver? -
Answer✔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? - 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
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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
Room 220C
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 1228
Are you required to take another test when you apply for renewal of your escort certificate? -
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.
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.
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NYS Escort Driver Study Questions And
Answers |Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass
Under what conditions are you required to become a certified escort driver? -
Answer✔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? - 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
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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
Room 220C
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 1228
Are you required to take another test when you apply for renewal of your escort certificate? -
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.
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.
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