Pilot cars are vehicles that provide escort services for large trucks and other vehicles transporting oversized loads. Pilot cars are used to guide large trucks and other vehicles carrying oversized loads around tight turns, narrow roads, and other obstacles.
Pilot Cars
Pilot cars are usually pickup trucks or other vehicles that are equipped with specialized warning lights and signs. The signs and lights are used to alert other drivers of the presence of an oversized load on the road. The signs may also include information about the length, height, and width of the load.
Oversize Loads
An oversized load is a vehicle or load that exceeds the legal limits for length, width, or height. Oversize loads are often transported on special trailers and may require a pilot car to provide an escort. In some cases, two pilot cars may be required in order to provide an escort for an oversized load.
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Permits
In order to transport an oversized load, the driver of the vehicle must obtain a permit from the state in which the load is being transported. The permit will specify the size and weight of the load, as well as the route that the vehicle must take. The permit will also specify the number of pilot cars that must accompany the load.
Safety
Due to the size of oversized loads, there is an increased risk of accidents on the road. Therefore, it is important that the driver of the pilot car is experienced and knowledgeable about the route that the load will be taking. The driver of the pilot car must also be aware of any potential hazards that may be present on the road, such as tight turns, narrow roads, or other obstacles.