ARS Emergency Procedures and Communication 3

Question 1

A ground vehicle on the movement area loses radio contact, and the tower shows a flashing red light. What does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Clear the taxiway or runway in use

Answer

For vehicles, flashing red from the tower means clear the runway or taxiway in use.

Question 2

What does a steady green light from the control tower mean for ground vehicles and personnel?

Accepted Answer

Cleared to cross or proceed

Answer

A steady green light gives ground vehicles and personnel clearance to cross or proceed.

Question 3

A ramp vehicle lightly touches an aircraft and no damage can be seen. What should the driver do?

Accepted Answer

Report it right away so the aircraft can be inspected before flight

Answer

Any contact with an aircraft must be reported at once, because hidden structural damage can endanger the flight.

Question 4

When approaching a spill of an unknown hazardous material on the ramp, how should personnel position themselves?

Accepted Answer

Upwind and uphill of the spill

Answer

Staying upwind and uphill keeps responders away from vapors and flowing liquid.

Question 5

Which reference do first responders commonly use to find initial actions for a dangerous goods incident by UN number?

Accepted Answer

The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)

Answer

The ERG lists initial isolation distances and response actions by UN number or material name.

ARS - Airport Ramp Services Practice Test