Transporting Oversized Load

A pilot and trailing cars are required also. They must have at least one flashing amber light on them. Their purpose is to warn drivers about what's approaching. The pilot car warns drivers in the opposite lane to move away, and the trailing car warns any candidates to overtake. The driver of the pilot car must have a voice link with the driver of the truck to warn him or her about any low bridges, wires, obstacles, etc. The driver of the trailing car is responsible for the safety while passing obstacles or overtaking slower vehicles.
Since the driver of the truck has no visual on the end of the trailer or any possible vehicles in the next lane (because the load obstructs the mirrors), the general procedure is as follows: The truck driver sees an obstacle and signals with his left (or right, if in a left-side traffic country) blinker. The driver of the trailing car waits until the adjacent lane is clear and moves so that the truck driver sees his or her car, thus preventing anyone from standing next to the truck. Then the trailing car moves a little back to stay clear of the truck's path. As soon as the trailer has cleared the obstacle, the trailing car again moves forward and flashes its headlights to inform the truck driver that it's safe to return in their lane. A pilot car driver may temporarily block traffic at intersections to ensure the safe passage of the truck.
Different countries have different approaches to licensing oversize/overweight loads. Licenses may be issued for a specific load, for a period of time, or to a specific company.