Nys Escort Driver Study Questions Study Guide Graded A+

Should the escort driver ever permit a motorist to overtake and pass an overdimensional load on a narrow road? {Ans: NO. Escort driver should drive near the center line to discourage passing.}Are escort drivers required to display on their vehicles red flags 18 inches square and in good condition? {Ans: NO. Flags or required to be securely fastened on the vehicle or load.}What size sign should be on the permitted vehicle? {Ans: At least 7 feet long, 18 inches high, letters 10 inches high with 1.41 inches. Or 2 inches if E Modified.}When are flags required on a permitted vehicle? {Ans: - Warning flags are required during daylight hours on all overdimensional loads. - Loads which exceed legal width. Flags should be at the extremities of the vehicle/load. - Loads which exceed legal length. Rear or Front overhang of 4 feet.}Under what conditions are you required to become a certified escort driver? {Ans: 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