NYS ESCORT DRIVER STUDY UPDATED EXAM
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◉ Is it necessary to have a valid Virginia driver's license when
applying for certification as an escort driver?
Answer: No (Anyone at least 18 years of age with a valid driver's
license can apply -- not just Virginia licensed drivers)
◉ What are the objectives of the escort driver certification program?
Answer: Reduce undue delay to the normal flow of traffic.
Prevent increases in insurance costs.
Prevent damage tp the highway system; infrastructure
◉ Name hazards created by transporting over-dimensional loads.
Answer: Over-width, over-length, over-height, over-weight (utility
lines, mailboxes)
◉ Per the Code of Virginia $ 46.2 - 2902, how much minimum
insurance coverage does the escort services provider have to keep in
force at all times?
Answer: $750,000
, ◉ How many times may you take an escort vehicle driver knowledge
test in a single business day at any Virginia DMV location?
Answer: 1 time
◉ Mandatory equipment for escort vehicles includes :
Answer: Two-way radio communications
◉ Escort driver certification expires how many years after the date
of issue?
Answer: 5 Years
◉ When you change your address or your name, who should you
notify concerning your escort certificate?
Answer: Virginia DMV Hauling Permit Department
◉ Name two conditions that may lead to the revocation or
suspension of your escort certificate.
Answer: Any violation that leads to the revocation of a person's
regular driver's license i.e driving under the influence, failing to
renew driver's license.
◉ Name 3 items that must be checked before starting on an over-
dimensional load movement.
Answer: a) Lights - strobe & headlights (must be on at all times)
SCRIPT WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
◉ Is it necessary to have a valid Virginia driver's license when
applying for certification as an escort driver?
Answer: No (Anyone at least 18 years of age with a valid driver's
license can apply -- not just Virginia licensed drivers)
◉ What are the objectives of the escort driver certification program?
Answer: Reduce undue delay to the normal flow of traffic.
Prevent increases in insurance costs.
Prevent damage tp the highway system; infrastructure
◉ Name hazards created by transporting over-dimensional loads.
Answer: Over-width, over-length, over-height, over-weight (utility
lines, mailboxes)
◉ Per the Code of Virginia $ 46.2 - 2902, how much minimum
insurance coverage does the escort services provider have to keep in
force at all times?
Answer: $750,000
, ◉ How many times may you take an escort vehicle driver knowledge
test in a single business day at any Virginia DMV location?
Answer: 1 time
◉ Mandatory equipment for escort vehicles includes :
Answer: Two-way radio communications
◉ Escort driver certification expires how many years after the date
of issue?
Answer: 5 Years
◉ When you change your address or your name, who should you
notify concerning your escort certificate?
Answer: Virginia DMV Hauling Permit Department
◉ Name two conditions that may lead to the revocation or
suspension of your escort certificate.
Answer: Any violation that leads to the revocation of a person's
regular driver's license i.e driving under the influence, failing to
renew driver's license.
◉ Name 3 items that must be checked before starting on an over-
dimensional load movement.
Answer: a) Lights - strobe & headlights (must be on at all times)
