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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
Under what conditions loads with a width that exceeds 12 feet and/or
are you required to length 80 feet or greater and/or height of 14 feet or
become a certified greater. Also included are loads that have an
escort driver? 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.
Enhance the safety of the traveling public
Enhance the safety of the people involved in the
movement of the overdimensional load
Name at least 3 reasons
Prevent damage to the highway system
for requiring the
Prevent damage to the load being transported
certification of escort
Reduce undue delay to the normal flow of traffic
drivers?
Prevent increases in insurance costs
Provide security from costly damage suits
Encourage uniform escort operations
, NO. In order to qualify as a certified escort driver
you must:
Is it necessary to have a A - Be 21 years old
valid NYS drivers license B - Have a valid NYS Drivers license or valid license
when applying for in the state or jurisdiction you reside.
certification as an escort C - Comply with all terms, conditions requirements
driver? and/or regulations set forth by the permitting
agency in NYS.
D - Pass NYS Escort Driver's Cert. Test.
NO.
Are you permitted to use
Notes, manuals, and other study materials are not
the manual or other
permitted. The DMV associate who administers the
notes when taking the
test is not permitted to discuss questions or offer
certification test?
any assistance.
What information do you Valid Driver's Licence, Social Security Number, $40
need to apply for an test fee and complete the application.
escort drivers certificate?
Notify the DMV within 10 days. Send your certificate
# your former address/name and your new
When you change your
address/name to:
address or your name,
Bus and Vehicle Escort Driver Certification Unit
whom should you notify
DMV
concerning your Escort
Room 220C
Certificate?
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 1228
Are you required to take If you do not renew your certification within 2 years
another test when you of the expiration date you will be required to retake
apply for renewal of your and pass the the written test prior to being
escort certificate? recertified.