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With 100% Correct Answers Under what conditions are you required to become a certified escort driver? Correct Answer 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.When a flag person directs traffic, what article of clothing must be worn? Correct Answer Flourescent orange vest with appropriate identification and be equipped with a stop sign paddle.What size sign should be on an escort vehicle? Correct Answer At least 5 feet long, 12 inches high, letters 8 inches high.What size sign should be on the permitted vehicle? Correct Answer At least 7 feet long, 18 inches high, letters 10 inches high with 1.41 inches. Or 2 inches if E Modified.Is it permissable to use revolving, flashing yellow lights on top of the escort vehicle to attract motorist attention? Correct Answer YES. One Amber revolving light shall be located on top of the towing vehicle.What equipment is mandatory on an escort vehicles? Correct Answer - In safe operating condition and capable of displaying signs and amber light.

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• Two way radio that meets FCC standards
• Cellphone
• Three emergency triangles or flares
• Three emergency flares for night moves
• Orange vest with certified escort on left chest.
• A stop paddle
• Two 18"x 18" red or orange flags on staff
• A class 5BC or larger rated fire extinguisher
• Front escort should have measuring device when escorting overheight loads.

Name three items that must be checked before beginning an overdimensional movement? Correct Answer - Review the permit for any special requirements or instructions.

• Ensure proper signing, lighting and special requirements are done per permit.
• Make sure full understanding of the route.
• Position of each escort vehicle
• Check mandatory equipment
• Two way radio channel selected
• Cellphone checked to make sure operational
• Check Drivers license and escort certification is in possession.

Name at least 3 reasons for requiring the certification of escort drivers? Correct Answer 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

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