NYS Escort Driver Exam Questions and Answers
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• Name at least 3 reasons for requiring the certification of escort drivers? -✓✓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
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? -✓✓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? -
✓✓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.
• What information do you need to apply for an escort drivers certificate? -✓✓Valid
Driver's Licence, Social Security Number, $40 test fee and complete the application.
, • When you change your address or your name, whom should you notify concerning
your Escort Certificate? -✓✓Notify the DMV within 10 days. Send your certificate # your
former address/name and your new address/name to:
Bus and Vehicle Escort Driver Certification Unit
DMV
Room 220C
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 1228
• Are you required to take another test when you apply for renewal of your escort
certificate? -✓✓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.
• Name two conditions which may lead to the revocation or suspension of your escort
certificate? -✓✓- Your certificate is not valid if your driver license or privilege is
revoked,or suspended in the issuing jurisdiction or if you have lost driving privileges in
NYS.
- You are convicted of violating traffic laws and safe escort procedures.
- You become physically or mentally unable to drive
- You are found to have given false or fraudulent information on the application for
certification.
• As an escort driver you are required to obey some, but not all of the road markings,
signs and signals? -✓✓NO. Escort drivers are required to follow all road markings, signs
and signals.
• Why is defensive driving important to escort drivers? -✓✓To prevent hazards and
accidents.
(2026) | Comprehensive Review with Detailed
Rationales | A+ Verified
• Name at least 3 reasons for requiring the certification of escort drivers? -✓✓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
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? -✓✓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? -
✓✓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.
• What information do you need to apply for an escort drivers certificate? -✓✓Valid
Driver's Licence, Social Security Number, $40 test fee and complete the application.
, • When you change your address or your name, whom should you notify concerning
your Escort Certificate? -✓✓Notify the DMV within 10 days. Send your certificate # your
former address/name and your new address/name to:
Bus and Vehicle Escort Driver Certification Unit
DMV
Room 220C
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 1228
• Are you required to take another test when you apply for renewal of your escort
certificate? -✓✓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.
• Name two conditions which may lead to the revocation or suspension of your escort
certificate? -✓✓- Your certificate is not valid if your driver license or privilege is
revoked,or suspended in the issuing jurisdiction or if you have lost driving privileges in
NYS.
- You are convicted of violating traffic laws and safe escort procedures.
- You become physically or mentally unable to drive
- You are found to have given false or fraudulent information on the application for
certification.
• As an escort driver you are required to obey some, but not all of the road markings,
signs and signals? -✓✓NO. Escort drivers are required to follow all road markings, signs
and signals.
• Why is defensive driving important to escort drivers? -✓✓To prevent hazards and
accidents.
