FREE AVOP Vehicle and Escort Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

You are an AVOP holder tasked with escorting a contractor's vehicle that is not equipped with a two-way radio or a beacon. What is a primary responsibility you have before the escort begins?

Accepted Answer

To brief the escorted driver on the planned route, speed limits, and communication signals.

Answer

Before commencing an escort, the AVOP holder is responsible for briefing the escorted driver(s) on the specific route, airside speed limits, what to do if separated, and any pre-arranged signals (e.g., horn honks, light flashes) that will be used for communication since their vehicle lacks a radio. This ensures the escorted driver understands the procedures and can follow safely.

Question 2

While escorting two vehicles, you lose sight of the second vehicle in your mirrors due to heavy rain. According to standard procedure, what is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately stop your vehicle and the first escorted vehicle in a safe location and attempt to re-establish visual contact.

Answer

The escorting driver is responsible for the safe transit of all vehicles under their control and must maintain positive control at all times. This includes keeping them within line of sight. If visual contact is lost, the escort must pull over to a safe position as soon as possible and wait until visibility is re-established.

Question 3

Which of the following scenarios represents a correct vehicle escort procedure on the airside?

Accepted Answer

The escorted vehicle, which lacks a beacon, activates its four-way flashers and follows the lead escort vehicle.

Answer

Vehicles under escort that are not equipped with a rotating amber beacon must use their four-way flashers (hazard lights) to enhance their visibility while on the airside. The standard formation is for the escort vehicle to lead, and the escorted vehicle(s) to follow.

Question 4

A technician who does not hold an AVOP needs to drive their company van to an air conditioning unit on the terminal roof, requiring access via an apron road. What is required for this to be permitted?

Accepted Answer

The technician's vehicle must be escorted at all times by a qualified AVOP holder.

Answer

Personnel who do not hold a valid Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit (AVOP) are not permitted to operate a vehicle on the airside, including aprons and service roads, without being under the direct and constant escort of a properly certified AVOP holder.

Question 5

You are escorting a single vehicle on a service road approaching an intersection with a vehicle corridor. A baggage tug is approaching from your right within the corridor. Who has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

The baggage tug, as vehicles in a designated corridor generally have priority.

Answer

Vehicles operating within designated vehicle corridors on an apron typically have the right-of-way over vehicles entering or crossing the corridor from a service road. The escort vehicle must yield to traffic already established in the corridor.

AVOP - Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit Practice Test

AVOP - Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit Practice Test

FREE AVOP Vehicle and Escort Procedures Questions and Answers