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Training

Pilot Car Operator: Washington State Certification

This instructor-led online course covers the latest laws, regulations, and industry standards on:

  • State requirements for P/EVOs and their vehicles
  • Reading and understanding the laws and permits that govern Oversize Load transport
  • The importance of planning, including route surveys and pre-runs
  • How to pilot a load along different types of roads
  • Using a high pole to properly measure overhead obstructions
  • How to handle hazards and emergencies

The course is followed by an online exam that is proctored via webcam. A certification exam is administered at the end of each class. Students who pass with an 80% or better will receive a Washington State certification that is valid for three years.

Provider: Evergreen Safety Council
Certification: Yes
Length: 8 hrs.
Languages: English
Locations: ONLINE
Website: Link to URL
Notes:

Washington certification is accepted in many other states.

Record Types: Courses and Programs
Topics: Flagging; Pilot Cars

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