O'Hare Driving Test| [Latest 2026/2027 Update] Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct
FOO ✔️Foreign Object Debris
Foreign Object Debris ✔️Litter, trash or rubbish that is found on the airfield which could cause damage to aircraft or impair the operation of an
aircraft
Rotating/ Flashing Beacon Lights ✔️Yellow or amber rotating lights inside of a dome that can be seen from a 360 degree visibility from dawn to
dusk. These lights are fixed on top of vehicle roof or located on the dashboard of a vehicle.
Runway Incursion ✔️Any situation at an airport involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, person or animal on a protected area of a
surface designated for the landing and take off of aircraft.
Taxiway ✔️The part of the movement area that is used for maneuvering aircraft and ground vehicles or equipment between group and runway.
Basic Yellow Driving Stripe ✔️Individuals who apply for basic airside driving privileges must have a need to drive in the non-movement areas
only. They are required to complete and pass the basic drivers test with a minimum passing score of 80%.
How often must drivers pass the driving test? ✔️Every 2 years
Individuals requesting driving privileges at an airport must have a valid drivers license. ✔️True
Movement Areas ✔️Ground vehicle operators on the movement area must maintain two-way radio communication between their vehicles and
the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)
or
Any city escort vehicle with a two-way radio must maintain communication with ATCT to accompany a vehicle without a radio
Runway Incursion ✔️Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a
surface designated for the landing and take-off of aircraft.
Who reviews all surface incidents and assigns severity? ✔️FAA
Category D Severity ✔️Least serious- Little to no chance of collision but meets the definition of a runway incursion.
Category C Severity ✔️Separation decreases but there is ample time and distance to avoid a potential collision.
Category B Severity ✔️Separation decreases and there is a significant potential for collision.
Category A Severity ✔️Separation decreases and participants take extreme action to narrowly avoid a collision or the event results in a collision.
Runway incursions area a _____ ________ and is the FAA priority for ____ ________ ✔️National concern
Aviation improvement
No aircraft, ground motor vehicle or pedestrian may enter onto a runway without receiving a specific clearance to do so by the ___ ____ ___
____ _____ ✔️FAA Airport Traffic Control Tower
Only ___ ____ ___ _____ _____ can give the authorization for entry onto a runway ✔️FAA Air Traffic Control Personnel
No person operating ground motor vehicle on a ramp, other than the operator of an aircraft- servicing vehicle will pass within _____ of a
parked aircraft ✔️20 feet
When an aircraft is being loaded/ unloaded at ground level, vehicles will not pass such an aircraft or terminal concourses while passengers are
enplaning or deplaning. ✔️True
Ground Motor vehicles traveling on the terminal ramps will use the designated service roads within the zipper markings whenever possible and
when driving between gate positions requires passing through more than one vacant position ✔️True
drivers must exercise ___ ____ when passing directly from one gate position to an adjoining one. ✔️due caution
Ground Motor Vehicles may not stop, stand, or park closer than _____ from a fuel spill. ✔️100 feet
________ drive through a fuel spill ✔️NEVER
FOO ✔️Foreign Object Debris
Foreign Object Debris ✔️Litter, trash or rubbish that is found on the airfield which could cause damage to aircraft or impair the operation of an
aircraft
Rotating/ Flashing Beacon Lights ✔️Yellow or amber rotating lights inside of a dome that can be seen from a 360 degree visibility from dawn to
dusk. These lights are fixed on top of vehicle roof or located on the dashboard of a vehicle.
Runway Incursion ✔️Any situation at an airport involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, person or animal on a protected area of a
surface designated for the landing and take off of aircraft.
Taxiway ✔️The part of the movement area that is used for maneuvering aircraft and ground vehicles or equipment between group and runway.
Basic Yellow Driving Stripe ✔️Individuals who apply for basic airside driving privileges must have a need to drive in the non-movement areas
only. They are required to complete and pass the basic drivers test with a minimum passing score of 80%.
How often must drivers pass the driving test? ✔️Every 2 years
Individuals requesting driving privileges at an airport must have a valid drivers license. ✔️True
Movement Areas ✔️Ground vehicle operators on the movement area must maintain two-way radio communication between their vehicles and
the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)
or
Any city escort vehicle with a two-way radio must maintain communication with ATCT to accompany a vehicle without a radio
Runway Incursion ✔️Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a
surface designated for the landing and take-off of aircraft.
Who reviews all surface incidents and assigns severity? ✔️FAA
Category D Severity ✔️Least serious- Little to no chance of collision but meets the definition of a runway incursion.
Category C Severity ✔️Separation decreases but there is ample time and distance to avoid a potential collision.
Category B Severity ✔️Separation decreases and there is a significant potential for collision.
Category A Severity ✔️Separation decreases and participants take extreme action to narrowly avoid a collision or the event results in a collision.
Runway incursions area a _____ ________ and is the FAA priority for ____ ________ ✔️National concern
Aviation improvement
No aircraft, ground motor vehicle or pedestrian may enter onto a runway without receiving a specific clearance to do so by the ___ ____ ___
____ _____ ✔️FAA Airport Traffic Control Tower
Only ___ ____ ___ _____ _____ can give the authorization for entry onto a runway ✔️FAA Air Traffic Control Personnel
No person operating ground motor vehicle on a ramp, other than the operator of an aircraft- servicing vehicle will pass within _____ of a
parked aircraft ✔️20 feet
When an aircraft is being loaded/ unloaded at ground level, vehicles will not pass such an aircraft or terminal concourses while passengers are
enplaning or deplaning. ✔️True
Ground Motor vehicles traveling on the terminal ramps will use the designated service roads within the zipper markings whenever possible and
when driving between gate positions requires passing through more than one vacant position ✔️True
drivers must exercise ___ ____ when passing directly from one gate position to an adjoining one. ✔️due caution
Ground Motor Vehicles may not stop, stand, or park closer than _____ from a fuel spill. ✔️100 feet
________ drive through a fuel spill ✔️NEVER
