FREE EVOC Traffic Laws & Escort Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of an escort vehicle when accompanying an oversize load?

Accepted Answer

To provide visual warning and ensure safe passage

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To transport additional cargo

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To carry extra passengers

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To replace the need for permits

Question 2

When should escort vehicles use their amber warning lights?

Accepted Answer

Whenever the escorted vehicle is in motion

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Only during night operations

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Only in poor weather conditions

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When parked at rest stops

Question 3

What is the minimum following distance a rear escort should maintain behind an oversize load?

Accepted Answer

200 feet

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50 feet

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Directly behind the load

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1 mile

Question 4

Which of these is an escort vehicle operator NOT responsible for?

Accepted Answer

Directing traffic at intersections

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Warning other motorists of the transport

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Reporting road hazards

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Monitoring load securement

Question 5

What action should escorts take when approaching a low clearance obstacle?

Accepted Answer

Stop and measure clearance before proceeding

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Speed up to pass quickly

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Assume all bridges have sufficient height

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Have the load driver honk while passing under

Question 6

When are escort vehicles required to use 'OVERSIZE LOAD' signs?

Accepted Answer

At all times when escorting

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Only during daylight hours

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Only in construction zones

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When the load exceeds 100 feet

Question 7

What is the proper procedure when the escorted vehicle needs to back up?

Accepted Answer

Stop all traffic and use a spotter

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Have the escort vehicle lead in reverse

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Rely solely on mirrors

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Back up without stopping traffic

Question 8

Which communication method is most critical between escorts and the load driver?

Accepted Answer

Two-way radios

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Hand signals only

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Honking patterns

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Text messaging

Question 9

What should an escort do when approaching a railroad crossing with an oversize load?

Accepted Answer

Stop and verify clearance before crossing

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Increase speed to cross quickly

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Assume all crossings accommodate oversize loads

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Only stop if a train is visible