NYS ESCORT DRIVER 2025/2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Name three major responsibilities of an escort driver? - ✔✔FRONT
- Warn oncoming traffic
- Assist driver by using two way radio
- Assure driver route is being followed
- Locate safe places to allow load to clear
- Warn motorist to stop at end of narrow structures
- Control traffic in advance of load at intersections
- Inform driver of speed restrictions per permit
REAR
- Warn vehicles at the rear
- Assist driver by advising of flat tire or other objects
- Notify of traffic buildup
- Notify of motorist trying to pass
- Warn motorist to stop at narrow structures
- Slow traffic where necessary
- Assume lead escort position when front escort driver stops traffic on 2 lane highway.
✔✔Is it permissible to use emergency flashing turn signals during escort operations if
average speed of the movement is 45 miles per hour? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔YES.
✔✔Do escort drivers have police powers to control and direct traffic during the
movement of overdimensional loads? - ✔✔NO.
✔✔Should the escort driver ever permit a motorist to overtake and pass an
overdimensional load on a narrow road? - ✔✔NO. Escort driver should drive near the
center line to discourage passing.
✔✔Outline the proper method of flagging. - ✔✔
✔✔Under what conditions is it necessary to report a traffic accident? - ✔✔- Person is
killed or injured
- vehicle or property damage over $1000
✔✔What procedures should be followed in case you are involved in an accident during
the movement of an overdimensional load? - ✔✔- Help prevent another accident by
pulling off the road as completely as possible.
- Turn on your flashers
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Name three major responsibilities of an escort driver? - ✔✔FRONT
- Warn oncoming traffic
- Assist driver by using two way radio
- Assure driver route is being followed
- Locate safe places to allow load to clear
- Warn motorist to stop at end of narrow structures
- Control traffic in advance of load at intersections
- Inform driver of speed restrictions per permit
REAR
- Warn vehicles at the rear
- Assist driver by advising of flat tire or other objects
- Notify of traffic buildup
- Notify of motorist trying to pass
- Warn motorist to stop at narrow structures
- Slow traffic where necessary
- Assume lead escort position when front escort driver stops traffic on 2 lane highway.
✔✔Is it permissible to use emergency flashing turn signals during escort operations if
average speed of the movement is 45 miles per hour? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔YES.
✔✔Do escort drivers have police powers to control and direct traffic during the
movement of overdimensional loads? - ✔✔NO.
✔✔Should the escort driver ever permit a motorist to overtake and pass an
overdimensional load on a narrow road? - ✔✔NO. Escort driver should drive near the
center line to discourage passing.
✔✔Outline the proper method of flagging. - ✔✔
✔✔Under what conditions is it necessary to report a traffic accident? - ✔✔- Person is
killed or injured
- vehicle or property damage over $1000
✔✔What procedures should be followed in case you are involved in an accident during
the movement of an overdimensional load? - ✔✔- Help prevent another accident by
pulling off the road as completely as possible.
- Turn on your flashers
