During an escort, who is responsible for all of the vehicles and pedestrians in the party?

During an escort, who is responsible for all of the vehicles and pedestrians in the party?

• A. Tower controller
• B. Lead vehicle
• C. Escort driver
• D. Ground marshaller

Answer: (B)

The lead vehicle is the primary control point for an escort. The driver of the lead vehicle is responsible for all vehicles and pedestrians in the party, directing the pace, route, and formation, and making safety decisions to keep everyone together and clear of hazards. All other vehicles and pedestrians follow the lead’s signals and stay in formation under that authority. The tower controller handles air traffic separately, and a ground marshaller only directs traffic at specific points rather than overseeing the entire escort.

The lead vehicle is the primary control point for an escort. The driver of the lead vehicle is responsible for all vehicles and pedestrians in the party, directing the pace, route, and formation, and making safety decisions to keep everyone together and clear of hazards. All other vehicles and pedestrians follow the lead’s signals and stay in formation under that authority. The tower controller handles air traffic separately, and a ground marshaller only directs traffic at specific points rather than overseeing the entire escort.