Airside Driving Test Questions with Correct
Answers 2025/2026 Update
Prop aircraft anti collision on, chocked and there is a marshaller at the nose of the aircraft - can
we drive pass? - CORRECT ANSWER -Yes, vehicles may drive alongside the aircraft or while
remaining at least 10 metres away, may pass in front of or behind the aircraft.
What colour are the aircraft taxi in line at the gate? - CORRECT ANSWER -Yellow
What is the speed limit around Domestic Terminal? - CORRECT ANSWER -Eight kmh
What colour are the pedestrian walkway lines? - CORRECT ANSWER -Blue
What are the two colours that are used for equipment areas at the gate? - CORRECT ANSWER -
White and red.
If a driver accumulates 100 points in a 3 year period? - CORRECT ANSWER -His ADP will be
revoked immediately for a period of up to 1 year.
CAA ID must be worn how? - CORRECT ANSWER -To be visible at all times.
Apron tower contact number - CORRECT ANSWER -98990
The driver must have these while driving airside. - CORRECT ANSWER -Airport ID, Airside Driving
Permit
When do we know Low Visibility Operations (LVO) activated? - CORRECT ANSWER -The signs are
illuminated with amber light.
, Can stage 1 driver escort convoys of two or more vehicles? - CORRECT ANSWER -No, stage 1 can
have no more than two vehicles or a single large vehicle.
Are you allowed to drive using a mobile phone? - CORRECT ANSWER -Yes, bluetooth, hands free.
Radio Telephone permitted. Otherwise pull over and park.
If a driver accumulates 100 points in a 3 years period, what happens? - CORRECT ANSWER -His
ADP will be revoked immediately for a period up to 1 year.
What is the speed limit around international pier? - CORRECT ANSWER -15 kmh
Speed limit in golf cart within terminal in and around people? - CORRECT ANSWER -5 kmh
Do you have to comply with NZTA rules? - CORRECT ANSWER -No, airside only vehicles must
meet mechanical and road worthiness standards. Specialist airside vehicles and equipment
must meet recognised industry standards and/or IATA specs. Vehicles taken land side must
comply with NZ Transport Authority rules as they are public roads.
RESA stands for what? - CORRECT ANSWER -Runway End Safety Area
Contact who first for an incident involving death? - CORRECT ANSWER -Airport Police
Incident reporting - who and Phone number? - CORRECT ANSWER -Auckland Airport Incident
Control Room- Ph. 98777
Can you swipe people in airside? - CORRECT ANSWER -Yes, so long as you have a current
Permanent CAA ID and they have a Temp ID and are under your supervision.
Answers 2025/2026 Update
Prop aircraft anti collision on, chocked and there is a marshaller at the nose of the aircraft - can
we drive pass? - CORRECT ANSWER -Yes, vehicles may drive alongside the aircraft or while
remaining at least 10 metres away, may pass in front of or behind the aircraft.
What colour are the aircraft taxi in line at the gate? - CORRECT ANSWER -Yellow
What is the speed limit around Domestic Terminal? - CORRECT ANSWER -Eight kmh
What colour are the pedestrian walkway lines? - CORRECT ANSWER -Blue
What are the two colours that are used for equipment areas at the gate? - CORRECT ANSWER -
White and red.
If a driver accumulates 100 points in a 3 year period? - CORRECT ANSWER -His ADP will be
revoked immediately for a period of up to 1 year.
CAA ID must be worn how? - CORRECT ANSWER -To be visible at all times.
Apron tower contact number - CORRECT ANSWER -98990
The driver must have these while driving airside. - CORRECT ANSWER -Airport ID, Airside Driving
Permit
When do we know Low Visibility Operations (LVO) activated? - CORRECT ANSWER -The signs are
illuminated with amber light.
, Can stage 1 driver escort convoys of two or more vehicles? - CORRECT ANSWER -No, stage 1 can
have no more than two vehicles or a single large vehicle.
Are you allowed to drive using a mobile phone? - CORRECT ANSWER -Yes, bluetooth, hands free.
Radio Telephone permitted. Otherwise pull over and park.
If a driver accumulates 100 points in a 3 years period, what happens? - CORRECT ANSWER -His
ADP will be revoked immediately for a period up to 1 year.
What is the speed limit around international pier? - CORRECT ANSWER -15 kmh
Speed limit in golf cart within terminal in and around people? - CORRECT ANSWER -5 kmh
Do you have to comply with NZTA rules? - CORRECT ANSWER -No, airside only vehicles must
meet mechanical and road worthiness standards. Specialist airside vehicles and equipment
must meet recognised industry standards and/or IATA specs. Vehicles taken land side must
comply with NZ Transport Authority rules as they are public roads.
RESA stands for what? - CORRECT ANSWER -Runway End Safety Area
Contact who first for an incident involving death? - CORRECT ANSWER -Airport Police
Incident reporting - who and Phone number? - CORRECT ANSWER -Auckland Airport Incident
Control Room- Ph. 98777
Can you swipe people in airside? - CORRECT ANSWER -Yes, so long as you have a current
Permanent CAA ID and they have a Temp ID and are under your supervision.
