Escort vehicles or escorts play a crucial role in an oversize transport as they are essential for the safety, traffic flow and coordination of the transport. Their main task is to accompany the oversize transport and warn other road users to minimise potential hazards. Here are some of the main functions of escort vehicles or escorts in an oversize transport:
Traffic guidance and warning: escort vehicles or escorts usually drive in front or behind the MPV to warn other road users and regulate the traffic flow. They use special signals such as flashing warning lights, signs or lights to indicate the wider load and to make other vehicles give way or wait until the transport can pass safely.
Securing intersections and junctions: At intersections or junctions, escort vehicles or escorts often take over traffic control to ensure that the overwidth transport can turn safely and that other road users are not endangered.
Monitoring the load: Escort vehicles or escorts continuously monitor the load of the MPV to ensure that it is properly secured and does not pose a hazard during transport.
Communication with the authorities: The escort vehicles or escorts are in constant contact with the authorities to keep them informed of the current situation.