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When are flags required on a permitted vehicle? ✔✔- 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.
When a flag person directs traffic, what article of clothing must be worn? ✔✔Flourescent
orange vest with appropriate identification and be equipped with a stop sign paddle.
What size sign should be on an escort vehicle? ✔✔At least 5 feet long, 12 inches high, letters
8 inches high.
What size sign should be on the permitted vehicle? ✔✔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? ✔✔YES. One Amber revolving light shall be located on top of the
towing vehicle.
, What equipment is mandatory on an escort vehicles? ✔✔- In safe operating condition
and capable of displaying signs and amber light.
- All Exterior Lights must be turned on.
- 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?
✔✔-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
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