AVOP - Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit Vehicle Operations and Rules Questions and Answers

Question 1

When operating a vehicle on the airside, which of the following has the absolute right-of-way under all circumstances?

Accepted Answer

An aircraft in distress

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Emergency vehicles with lights and sirens activated

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Aircraft under tow

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A vehicle convoy with a lead escort

Question 2

You are driving on an apron service road and approaching a designated aircraft stand. You see a solid white line followed by a parallel dashed white line painted on the pavement ahead. What does this marking indicate?

Accepted Answer

The boundary of a tenant's leased area.

Answer

A pedestrian crosswalk that requires you to stop and yield.

Answer

The boundary of the non-movement area, which requires ATC clearance to cross.

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A vehicle parking limit line.

Question 3

A vehicle operator is cleared by Air Traffic Control (ATC) to cross Runway 27. After crossing, the operator realizes they also need to cross Runway 33. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely clear of the Runway 27 safety area and contact ATC to request a specific clearance to cross Runway 33.

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Proceed to cross Runway 33 as the initial clearance implies permission for all subsequent runway crossings on the route.

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Stop completely clear of Runway 27 and wait for ATC to provide the next clearance without being prompted.

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Flash the vehicle's headlights towards the tower three times to signal the intention to cross the next runway.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the general speed limit on an airport apron unless a lower speed is posted?

Accepted Answer

15-20 mph (25-30 km/h)

Answer

35 mph (55 km/h)

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25 mph (40 km/h)

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10 mph (15 km/h)

Question 5

What is the primary characteristic of markings for a runway holding position?

Accepted Answer

Two solid yellow lines and two dashed yellow lines across the taxiway.

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A single, solid yellow line across the taxiway.

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A white and red checkered pattern on the pavement.

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A blue and yellow zipper-style line.

Question 6

A baggage tug operator discovers a small hydraulic fluid leak from their vehicle while on the apron. Which of the following actions should be the operator's immediate priority?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify Airport Operations or their direct supervisor of the spill and its location.

Answer

Continue to the baggage makeup area to avoid delaying the flight.

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Clean up the spill immediately using available absorbent materials.

Answer

Park the vehicle over a storm drain to contain the leak.