NYS ESCORT DRIVER STUDY

NYS ESCORT DRIVER STUDY

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NYS Escort Driver Study Questions

• Under what conditions are you required to become a certi

fied escort dri-

ver?: Certi

fication 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 in cluded are loads that have an overhang of the load/vehi cle which exceeds the main body of the vehi cle by greater than 10 feet.Also required when speed restri ctions are in effect because of the total wight of the vehi cle or other concerns.

• Name at least 3 reasons for requiring the certi

fication of escort drivers?: -

Enhan ce the safety of the traveling public Enhan ce 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 Redu ce undue delay to the normal flow of traffic Prevent in creases in insurance costs Provide se curity from costly damage suits En courage uniform escort operations

• Is it necessary to have a valid NYS drivers license when applying for

certi

fication 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 li cense or valid license in the state or jurisdiction you reside.C - Comply with all terms, conditions requirements and/or regulations set forth by the permi tting agency in NYS.D - Pass NYS Es cort Driver's Cert. Test.

• Are you permitted to use the manual or other notes when taking the certi

fi-

cation test?: NO.

Notes, manuals, and other study materials are not permi tted. The DMV associate who administers the test is not permi tted to discuss questions or offer any assis- tan ce.

• What information do you need to apply for an escort drivers certi

ficate?-

: Valid Driver's Li

cence, Social Security Number, $40 test fee and complete the appli cation.

• When you change your address or your name, whom should you notify

concerning your Escort Certi

ficate?:

Notify the DMV within 10 days. Send your c

ertificate # your former address/name and your new address/name to:

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