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Become a Certified Escort Vehicle Driver
A certified escort vehicle driver is responsible for the safe movement of an over-dimensional load utilizing an appropriately identified vehicle and, if necessary, conducting flagging operations. 2020 Driving School offers an eight (8) hour course to help you obtain your Virginia certification.
Escort Vehicle Driver Training classes are held at our Fredericksburg location, normally every second Tuesday of each month.
Course price: $325.00
Fundamentals of the Program
An escort vehicle is one that is used to escort trucks with loads or convoys of vehicles. It serves as a forward or rear warning device to the general public and is required for certain over-dimensional or overweight loads. Escort vehicles are also referred to as flag or pilot cars. Attendees for this class must have a valid driver’s license from the jurisdiction in which they live.
After successfully completing the 8-hour Escort Vehicle Driver Training class, students will be issued a certificate and will be prepared for the exam at the DMV. The cost of the DMV exam is $25.00.
Our class teaches participants the skills and knowledge for the following:
- Enhance the safety of the traveling public
- Enhance the safety of the people involved in the movement of the over-dimensional load
- Prevent damage to the highway and road system, such as overhead obstacles and road shoulders
- Prevent damage to the load being transported
- Reduce undue delay to the normal flow of traffic
- Assure continuation of the industry’s safe transportation record
- Prevent increases in insurance costs for the trucking companies due to loss claims
- Avoid costly damage suits
- Encourage uniform escort operations
Relevant, up-to-date information
Information for this class comes from several sources, including the Virginia Escort Driver’s Manual and the Virginia Hauling Permit Manual from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles; the Virginia State Code; the Pilot Car Escort Best Practices Guidelines from the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association; the US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Commission; and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.
Prepare for the certification exam
Get the insights and information needed to take the certification test at the DMV. This course is designed to cover all the necessary information one will need to best prepare for the exam.
This 8-hour course typically begins at 7:00am, giving students enough time to travel to the DMV the same day to test.
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle is dedicated to making Virginia’s roadways safer for the transportation of oversized cargo. The goal of this program is to educate the escort vehicle driver so that they can safely escort an oversize load from its point of origin to its destination, whether thats within the State of Virginia or out of state.
To become a certified escort vehicle operator in Virginia, you must complete an approved training course and pass the DMV certification exam. 2020 Driving School offers an 8-hour Escort Vehicle Driver Training course that prepares you for certification.
A certified escort vehicle is a vehicle used to guide and warn traffic during the transport of over-dimensional or overweight loads. It acts as a lead or follow vehicle to ensure safety and proper movement on the road.
To become a certified pilot car driver, you need a valid driver’s license, complete an escort vehicle driver training course, and pass the DMV exam. 2020 Driving School provides the required training to help you qualify.
The escort vehicle driver training course at 2020 Driving School is an 8-hour class designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed for certification.
The escort vehicle driver training course costs $325, and the DMV certification exam fee is $25.
Enroll Today and Master the Road with Expert Driver Training!
1. Personalized Skill Development Build real driving confidence with individualized instruction, real-world road practice, and patient step-by-step instruction.
2. Test-Ready Results Prepare to pass on your first attempt with practice driving evaluations, structured coaching, and test preparation techniques.
3. Flexible & Convenient Learning Choose lesson times that fit your schedule with easy booking, weekend options, and hassle-free enrollment.
4. Safe & Professional Training Train in dual-controlled vehicles with certified instructors who prioritize safety, traffic laws, and best driving practices.
2020 Driving School Coverage Areas in VA
2020 Driving School proudly serves Virginia and surrounding areas with DMV-approved driving lessons. Our professional driving courses provide flexible, affordable driving lessons for beginners, teens and adults across multiple locations in Virginia, making it easy to learn to drive safely and confidently in your area.
- Stafford
- Fredericksburg
- Spotsylvania
- King George
- Prince William
- Orange
- Caroline
- Henrico
- Culpeper
- Westmoreland
- Fauquier
- Louisa
- Dumfries
- Lake Ridge
- Arlington
- Richmond
- Woodbridge
- Chesapeake
- Fairfax
- Northern VA
- Virginia Beach
- Leesburg
- Gainesville
- Glen Allen
- Winchester, VA
- Alexandria
- Remington
- Thornburg
- Dahlgren
- Locust Grove
- Montross
- Colonial Beach
- Madison
- Rappahannock
- Montclair
- Nokesville
- Manassas
- Bealeton
- Triangle
- Warrenton
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Our headquarters is located at 46 Joseph Mills Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22408.
- Phone +1 540 841 6327
- E-Mail info@2020drivingschool.com
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Disclaimer: Home and school pickup/drop-off may be available for students located in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford. Eligibility depends on your exact address, distance, and instructor availability, as most instructors are based within these areas. If your location falls outside our service range or beyond our pickup radius, you will be assigned a designated pickup location. Please refer to our pickup locations here. For confirmation of eligibility, we recommend calling our office before scheduling.
The Virginia DMV is committed to promoting transportation safety through the certification of quality driver training programs. If you have comments or concerns about this driving school, call the DMV toll-free number: (877) 885-5790
