FREE AVOP Airside Markings and Lighting Questions and Answers

Question 1

While driving on a taxiway, you observe that the centerline lights have changed from solid green to an alternating green and yellow pattern. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

You are within an Instrument Landing System (ILS) critical area and must exit promptly.

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You are approaching a vehicle service road crossing.

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You are approaching a designated aircraft parking apron.

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The taxiway is about to merge with another taxiway.

Question 2

You are operating a vehicle on the airside at night and need to proceed along a taxiway. What color lights should you expect to see outlining the edges of the taxiway?

Accepted Answer

Blue

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White

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Green

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Yellow

Question 3

A large white 'X' marking is painted on a runway surface. Which of the following does this marking signify?

Accepted Answer

The runway is temporarily unserviceable and closed to all operations.

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A designated helicopter landing area.

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An intersection with another runway.

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The designated touchdown zone for landing aircraft.

Question 4

As a vehicle operator approaching a runway holding position, you see a pair of elevated, flashing yellow lights, one on each side of the taxiway. What are these lights called and what is their primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Runway Guard Lights; to enhance the conspicuity of the runway holding position.

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Taxiway Edge Lights; to define the taxiway boundary.

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Stop Bar Lights; to signal that it is unsafe to cross the runway.

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Clearance Bar Lights; to indicate an intersecting taxiway.

Question 5

You are driving on an airside service road that is delineated by white markings. This road intersects with a taxiway, which is marked with yellow lines. At the intersection, which of the following is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

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

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Vehicles on the service road have the right-of-way over taxiing aircraft.

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Proceed with caution as vehicles and aircraft have equal right-of-way.

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Sound your horn to alert aircraft of your intention to cross.

Question 6

Which of the following correctly identifies the colors and purpose of vehicle roadway markings on the airside?

Accepted Answer

White solid lines for the edges and a white dashed line to separate lanes.

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Yellow dashed lines to separate lanes and solid yellow lines for the edges.

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Red solid lines to delineate the roadway, indicating a restricted area.

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Blue dashed lines to show it is a shared path with taxiing aircraft.