NYS Escort Driver Study Questions with verified answers
Are escort drivers required to display on their vehicles red flags 18 inches square
and in good condition? Ans✓✓✓ NO. Flags or required to be securely fastened
on the vehicle or load.
Are special hauling permits issued to overdimensional load operators and to every
escort driver involved in the movement of the overdimensional load? Ans✓✓✓
NO. A special hauling permit is only issued to the vehicle transporting the
oversize/overweight load.
Are you permitted to use the manual or other notes when taking the certification
test? Ans✓✓✓ 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.
Are you required to take another test when you apply for renewal of your escort
certificate? Ans✓✓✓ 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.
As an escort driver you are required to obey some, but not all of the road
markings, signs and signals? Ans✓✓✓ NO. Escort drivers are required to follow
all road markings, signs and signals.
Do escort drivers have police powers to control and direct traffic during the
movement of overdimensional loads? Ans✓✓✓ NO.
, Is it necessary to have a valid NYS drivers license when applying for certification as
an escort driver? Ans✓✓✓ 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.
Is it permissable to use revolving, flashing yellow lights on top of the escort
vehicle to attract motorist attention? Ans✓✓✓ YES. One Amber revolving light
shall be located on top of the towing vehicle.
Is it permissible to use emergency flashing turn signals during escort operations if
average speed of the movement is 45 miles per hour? Ans✓✓✓ NO. Only
required when traveling at a speed less than 40 miles per hour.
Is the front escort operator required to be in touch with the overdimensional load
operator by two way radio communication? Ans✓✓✓ YES.
Name at least 3 reasons for requiring the certification of escort drivers? Ans✓✓✓
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
Are escort drivers required to display on their vehicles red flags 18 inches square
and in good condition? Ans✓✓✓ NO. Flags or required to be securely fastened
on the vehicle or load.
Are special hauling permits issued to overdimensional load operators and to every
escort driver involved in the movement of the overdimensional load? Ans✓✓✓
NO. A special hauling permit is only issued to the vehicle transporting the
oversize/overweight load.
Are you permitted to use the manual or other notes when taking the certification
test? Ans✓✓✓ 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.
Are you required to take another test when you apply for renewal of your escort
certificate? Ans✓✓✓ 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.
As an escort driver you are required to obey some, but not all of the road
markings, signs and signals? Ans✓✓✓ NO. Escort drivers are required to follow
all road markings, signs and signals.
Do escort drivers have police powers to control and direct traffic during the
movement of overdimensional loads? Ans✓✓✓ NO.
, Is it necessary to have a valid NYS drivers license when applying for certification as
an escort driver? Ans✓✓✓ 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.
Is it permissable to use revolving, flashing yellow lights on top of the escort
vehicle to attract motorist attention? Ans✓✓✓ YES. One Amber revolving light
shall be located on top of the towing vehicle.
Is it permissible to use emergency flashing turn signals during escort operations if
average speed of the movement is 45 miles per hour? Ans✓✓✓ NO. Only
required when traveling at a speed less than 40 miles per hour.
Is the front escort operator required to be in touch with the overdimensional load
operator by two way radio communication? Ans✓✓✓ YES.
Name at least 3 reasons for requiring the certification of escort drivers? Ans✓✓✓
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
