NYS Escort Driver Study Questions 2025
WITH ANSWERS
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
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, 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.
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WITH ANSWERS
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
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, 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.
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