AVOP - Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit Airside Safety and Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

When operating a vehicle on an airport apron, which of the following has the absolute right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

Aircraft being pushed back from a gate

Answer

Emergency vehicles responding to an incident

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A catering truck servicing an aircraft

Answer

The Airport Operations Manager's vehicle

Question 2

A vehicle operator is driving on an apron service road and sees an aircraft taxiing towards the same intersection. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way to the aircraft.

Answer

Attempt to speed up and cross the intersection before the aircraft arrives.

Answer

Maintain current speed and assume the aircraft will yield.

Answer

Flash headlights to signal intent to cross to the pilot.

Question 3

What is the general speed limit on an airport apron in close proximity to a parked aircraft, unless otherwise posted?

Accepted Answer

A speed equivalent to a walking pace

Answer

30 km/h (20 mph)

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25 km/h (15 mph)

Answer

The same as the adjacent vehicle service road

Question 4

Which of the following is the most critical reason for controlling Foreign Object Debris (FOD) on the airside?

Accepted Answer

To prevent ingestion by jet engines, which can cause catastrophic failure.

Answer

To maintain a clean and professional appearance for the airport.

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To prevent damage to vehicle tires.

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To avoid tripping hazards for ground personnel.

Question 5

You are cleared by Air Traffic Control (ATC) to cross Runway 27 at Taxiway Charlie. After crossing, what must you do immediately?

Accepted Answer

Report to ATC that your vehicle is clear of the runway.

Answer

Turn off your vehicle's rotating beacon to signal you are clear.

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Stop the vehicle and wait for further instructions.

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Proceed to your destination via the most direct route.

Question 6

What do the omnidirectional blue lights on the airside signify?

Accepted Answer

The edge of a taxiway.

Answer

The edge of a runway.

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A temporary construction zone.

Answer

An emergency vehicle access route.