The Office of Continuing Education Presents
CERTIFIED ESCORT VEHICLE
FACILITATED BY
CATHY BAILEY
Session: 8 hours
Time: 8am-5pm
Location: Bldg. D, Room D2016
General Requirements
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) administers a program
to certify Oversize-Overweight load escort vehicle drivers as required
by House Bill 1174, effective July 1, 2010. The program includes
instruction in safe and effective ESCORT SKILLS, examination that
documents course comprehension, and a system of recognizing drivers
certified by this or another state.
General requirements are that an escort driver must be: ENERAL
RUIREMENTS
1. Certified by another state's approved program, or
2. A Georgia law enforcement officer, or
3. A person who meets one of the following requirements:
4. Is at least 21 years of age, or
5. Is at least 18 years of age with a Class A commercial driver's
license, or
6. Is at least 18 years of age, has been employed as an escort driver
for at least one year, and is sponsored by his/her employer for entry
into the certification program and completes all certification
requirements prior to July 1, 2011; and
7. Possesses a valid driver's license without restrictions other than
for use of corrective lens and has a driving history without
conviction of driving while impaired or reckless driving in the
previous 12 months. Certified pilot/escort drivers must have a valid
driver’s license from the state or jurisdiction where the driver is
a resident; and
8. Possesses documentation of completion of a defensive driving
course approved by the National Safety Council or an equivalent
course.
9. Has successfully completed eight classroom hours of a GDOT
oversize-overweight escort vehicle operator course with certification
exam score of at least 80 percent (80%) correct and has received
consequent certification by the Department.
You must visit GDOT website after this training to complete your
certification process.
Visit
http://www.dot.state.ga.us/doingbusiness/permits/oversize/Pages/default.aspx
[http://www.dot.state.ga.us/doingbusiness/permits/oversize/Pages/default.aspx]
to access the vehicle operator permit application. Please read all
instructions carefully to ensure you receive full certification.AM
BASICS
What the Certification Training and Testing Program will entail:
PROGRAM BASICS
The workshop will consist of four main parts:
1. Escort Driver Requirements
2. Skills Training
3. Defensive Driving (Theory only)
4. Testing
A minimum score of 80 percent (80%) on the test given at the end of
the
workshop will be required.
After July 1, 2011, all drivers operating escort vehicles must be
certified.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Please arrive at least 30 MINUTES PRIOR to your scheduled class! You
must bring VALID state-issued identification! Please PRINT A COPY
OF YOUR CONFIRMATION/RECEIPT AND BRING WITH YOU!
*NOTE: Refunds are only issued due to CAMPUS CLOSURE (ie. inclement
weather/emergency) or INSUFFICIENT ENROLLMENT. Each course is
carefully monitored to ensure sufficient enrollment. Students will
be notified at least 48 hours prior to the start of CLASS SHOULD
CANCELLATION BE NECESSARY. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAILS FREQUENTLY FOR
IMPORTANT UPDATES AND COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE!
FAQS
ARE THERE ID REQUIREMENTS OR AN AGE LIMIT TO TEST?
You must have valid, state-issued picture identification for
admission to class. All students must be at least 18 years or older.
WHAT ARE MY TRANSPORT/PARKING OPTIONS?
If you are traveling via public transportation, take the Marta rail to
West End train station (located on north/south rail line). From
there, the 95 bus route will bring you to the front entrance of
ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE. To obtain a copy of the bus schedule or
further information, please visit http://mycommute.itsmarta.com/
[http://mycommute.itsmarta.com/]
Parking is available directly across from the Ferguson Complex (Bldg
D). PLEASE PARK IN THE SPACES CLOSEST TO THE CHILDCARE (BLDG E) AND
NEW CONNECTIONS (BLDG F) (see map below). To avoid citation,
please request a visitor's parking decal from the instructor to place
in the driver side windshield of your vehicle.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO CLASS?
WHO CAN I CONTACT WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
The Continuing Education Department can be reached in person at
ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE, 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy, SW ATLANTA, GA
30310 (Room D1102). We may also be reached by phone at (404)
225-4487 or email ce@atlantatech.edu
DO I HAVE TO BRING MY PRINTED RECEIPT TO CLASS?
Yes, your receipt shows proof of scheduled class date and payment.
Please make sure to PRINT your receipt and bring it to class.
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Atlanta Technical College, Continuing Education Department
1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, 30310, GA, United States