Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operators Student Study Guide

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U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
Office of Operations
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590

Publication #: FHWA HOP-16-054

February 2017

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Table of Contents

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MODULE 1:COURSE INTRODUCTION AND INDUSTRY BACKGROUND
	Lessons 1 and 2: Course Overview and Industry Background
MODULE 2: PILOT/ESCORT OPERATOR AND VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
	Lesson 1: Pilot/Escort Operator Requirements
	Lesson 2: Escort Vehicle Equipment Requirements
MODULE 3: ROUTE PLANNING
	Lesson 1: Route Selection and Review
	Lesson 2: Route Survey
MODULE 4: PRE-TRIP ACTIVITIES
	Lesson 1: Pre-Trip Planning and Procedures
	Lesson 2: Pre-Trip Safety Meeting
	Lesson 3: Vehicle Inspections
MODULE 5: TRIP OPERATIONS
	Introduction
	Lesson 1: Load Movement—The Role of the Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator
	Lesson 2: Equipment Deployment and Operation
	Lesson 3: Roadway Positions and Procedures
	Lesson 4: Traffic Control Operations
	Lesson 5: Railroad Crossings
	Lesson 6: Emergency Procedures
MODULE 6: POST-TRIP ACTIVITIES
	Lesson 1: After the Trip: Vehicle and Equipment Tasks
	Lesson 2: Post-Trip Evaluation
	Lesson 3: Written Reports and Trip Logs
MODULE 7: DRIVER SAFETY ISSUES
	Lesson 1: Distractions
	Lesson 2: Drowsy Driving (Fatigue)
	Lesson 3: Aggression
	Lesson 4: General Safe Driving Practices
	Lesson 5: Safety Technologies

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