Escort driver certification[1] 


When do I need to have escort driver certification? 
Escort driver certification is mandatory if you escort over - dimensional loads on the highways of New York State 1 you act as a flag person for over - dimensional loads Escort driver certification is not mandatory if you escort an over - dimensional load that is less than the requirement stated in footnote #1 you are a member of the military and escort military convoys you escort state governmental vehicles 

What are the qualifications for providing escort services? 
To qualify as a certified escort driver , you must be 21 years old or older have a valid New York State driver license or valid license in the state or jurisdiction in which you are a resident 2 pass the Escort Driver's Certification Test 

How do I get certified as an escort vehicle driver? 
To get your escort vehicle driver certification go to a DMV office that offers the escort driver certification test complete the Vehicle Escort Driver Application PDF [2] MV-65 take the written test 3 You do not need to make an appointment to take the test. However , the test is not offered in all DMV Offices. Call the DMV office where you plan to take the test to be sure the test is offered at that location. If you have a NY State driver license you must bring it with you when you go to the office to take the test. If you have a driver license issued by another state , you must bring your valid driver license and additional identification with you to the office. See the DMV Document Guide [3] for more information about acceptable additional identification. All information necessary to pass the test is in the Department of Transportation Certified Escort Manual PDF [4]. You should also be familiar with the New York State Driver's Manual [5]. If you pass the test you will be immediately certified to provide escort services for over - dimensional loads. You will be given a 60-day Interim Escort Driver Certificate. Your permanen

user: Please, i wanted to know something related to some escort driver certification.

user: I'm looking to replace my current certificate, so what should i know in that regard?

user: Oh, and i forgot to tell that i want to replace it because i lost it.

assistant: In your particular case, you can get a replacement by writing to DMV. Basic information such as name, address, DMV ID Number and Client ID Number, if available, must accompany the writing. Besides, you must send $5 in the form of a check or money order payable to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.

user: I see. A little process, huh?. Ok, i'll check that out. Now, what happens if i have a license, but such license was issued by another state?

assistant: If you have a license under that condition, you must notify the DMV's Bus Driver Unit by writing in a 10 days period in order to change your address shown in your license. You must include your name, DMV ID Number, Client and  ID Number, aside your old address and the new.

user:  How can i get certified to be an escort driver?

assistant: It's pretty simple. Go to any DMV office which offers the escort driver certification test, and once there, complete the form MV-65 for Vehicle Driver Application.