NYS Escort Driver Study Questions with
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Under what conditions are you required to become a certified escort driver? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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.
100% Correct Answers | Latest Version
2024 | Verified
Under what conditions are you required to become a certified escort driver? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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.
