AVOP Vehicle Operations and Rules 3

Question 1

What dangers does operating near helicopter landing areas present?

Accepted Answer

Rotor wash creating FOD, reduced visibility, and unpredictable low-altitude flight paths

Answer

Helicopters create rotor wash FOD, visibility reduction, and can approach from any direction.

Question 2

What is the right-of-way protocol between two vehicles on an airside service road?

Accepted Answer

Emergency vehicles first, then standard traffic rules apply

Answer

Emergency vehicles have absolute priority, then standard traffic rules apply.

Question 3

What are requirements for operating on a closed runway or taxiway?

Accepted Answer

Must have specific authorization from operations and follow all closure conditions

Answer

Specific authorization from operations is required, plus compliance with all closure conditions.

Question 4

What is the proper procedure for refueling a vehicle on the airside?

Accepted Answer

Use designated areas, shut off engine, ground if required, have fire equipment available

Answer

Refuel at designated locations with engine off, proper grounding, and fire equipment available.

Question 5

How should operators respond to wake turbulence from large aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Maintain awareness and safe distances near runway ends where vortices descend

Answer

Wake turbulence from large aircraft creates dangerous wind conditions at ground level near runway ends.

AVOP - Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit Practice Test