YVR D-AVOP Practice Theory
Questions & Complete Solutions
Define MOVEMENT AREA - CORRECT ANSWER areas of the airport provided for the
movement of aircraft, both controlled and uncontrolled.
Ex. taxiways that are controlled and gate areas that are uncontrolled.
Define MANOEUVRING AREA - CORRECT ANSWER areas used by aircraft for
takeoff and landings, and include controlled surfaces such as runways, as well as most
taxiways and helipads.
Most maneuvering areas are controlled areas and under the direction of Air Traffic
Control (ATC).
Define Controlled Area? - CORRECT ANSWER airside areas that you cannot enter
unless you have been granted radio clearance from ATC, and you have a D AVOP and
an appropriately equipped vehicle.
Runways and most taxiways are controlled surfaces.
Define Uncontrolled Surface? - CORRECT ANSWER the aprons used for loading and
unloading and servicing aircraft and the gate areas.
Define Airside Area? - CORRECT ANSWER Anywhere within the airfield perimeter
fence, the secure-side of the airport
Define Vehicle Corridor? - CORRECT ANSWER the roadways for vehicles and
equipment operating on aprons, they allow vehicle and equipment movements to occur
in a safe and predictable manner.
Vehicle Corridors are denoted by two parallel solid white lines
All spills must be reported to Airport Operations at what telephone number? -
CORRECT ANSWER 604.207.7022 & employer
What indicates an Emergency Responder Controlled Access Area? - CORRECT
ANSWER An area marked by orange traffic cones, caution tape, emergency vehicles,
or a combination of these.
Are aprons at YVR controlled or uncontrolled? - CORRECT ANSWER Uncontrolled.
clearance from ATC is not required to operate on them.
Are all taxiways entering and exiting Apron 6 controlled or uncontrolled? - CORRECT
ANSWER Uncontrolled
, Are helipads like runways? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes, they are controlled area and
require clearance from ATC.
See handout questions 12 - 23 - CORRECT ANSWER
In what situations should drivers reduce their speed? - CORRECT ANSWER
BWAACET
Blind corners
poor weather conditions
Aircraft
Apron pedestrian corridors
Construction zones
Emergency vehicles will displaying red and/or blue flashing lights
Tunnels
What color are Runway Edge Lights? - CORRECT ANSWER white
What color are Taxiway Edge Lights? - CORRECT ANSWER blue
Vehicle corridors are marked on the apron surface by? - CORRECT ANSWER Two
solid white lines with a dashed center line
What color lights do Emergency Vehicles display? - CORRECT ANSWER Red and/or
blue flashing lights
Can you still drive airside with your AVOP if your BC Driver's License has been
suspended? - CORRECT ANSWER No
Who do you need to notify if your vehicle becomes unserviceable airside? - CORRECT
ANSWER Airport Operations
In low visibility operations, when do all airside operations cease? - CORRECT
ANSWER 600 ft
In the domestic horseshoe, what must vehicles do before crossing the tail clearance
line? - CORRECT ANSWER Consideration for taxiing aircraft must be observed when
driving along the tail clearance line behind parked aircraft.Stop your vehicle at all tail /
wingtip clearance lines to check for aircraft and other vehicles before proceeding.
Do not cut across the horseshoe.*
When can you drive or park between the bridge safety lines and bridge return circles? -
CORRECT ANSWER Never
Questions & Complete Solutions
Define MOVEMENT AREA - CORRECT ANSWER areas of the airport provided for the
movement of aircraft, both controlled and uncontrolled.
Ex. taxiways that are controlled and gate areas that are uncontrolled.
Define MANOEUVRING AREA - CORRECT ANSWER areas used by aircraft for
takeoff and landings, and include controlled surfaces such as runways, as well as most
taxiways and helipads.
Most maneuvering areas are controlled areas and under the direction of Air Traffic
Control (ATC).
Define Controlled Area? - CORRECT ANSWER airside areas that you cannot enter
unless you have been granted radio clearance from ATC, and you have a D AVOP and
an appropriately equipped vehicle.
Runways and most taxiways are controlled surfaces.
Define Uncontrolled Surface? - CORRECT ANSWER the aprons used for loading and
unloading and servicing aircraft and the gate areas.
Define Airside Area? - CORRECT ANSWER Anywhere within the airfield perimeter
fence, the secure-side of the airport
Define Vehicle Corridor? - CORRECT ANSWER the roadways for vehicles and
equipment operating on aprons, they allow vehicle and equipment movements to occur
in a safe and predictable manner.
Vehicle Corridors are denoted by two parallel solid white lines
All spills must be reported to Airport Operations at what telephone number? -
CORRECT ANSWER 604.207.7022 & employer
What indicates an Emergency Responder Controlled Access Area? - CORRECT
ANSWER An area marked by orange traffic cones, caution tape, emergency vehicles,
or a combination of these.
Are aprons at YVR controlled or uncontrolled? - CORRECT ANSWER Uncontrolled.
clearance from ATC is not required to operate on them.
Are all taxiways entering and exiting Apron 6 controlled or uncontrolled? - CORRECT
ANSWER Uncontrolled
, Are helipads like runways? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes, they are controlled area and
require clearance from ATC.
See handout questions 12 - 23 - CORRECT ANSWER
In what situations should drivers reduce their speed? - CORRECT ANSWER
BWAACET
Blind corners
poor weather conditions
Aircraft
Apron pedestrian corridors
Construction zones
Emergency vehicles will displaying red and/or blue flashing lights
Tunnels
What color are Runway Edge Lights? - CORRECT ANSWER white
What color are Taxiway Edge Lights? - CORRECT ANSWER blue
Vehicle corridors are marked on the apron surface by? - CORRECT ANSWER Two
solid white lines with a dashed center line
What color lights do Emergency Vehicles display? - CORRECT ANSWER Red and/or
blue flashing lights
Can you still drive airside with your AVOP if your BC Driver's License has been
suspended? - CORRECT ANSWER No
Who do you need to notify if your vehicle becomes unserviceable airside? - CORRECT
ANSWER Airport Operations
In low visibility operations, when do all airside operations cease? - CORRECT
ANSWER 600 ft
In the domestic horseshoe, what must vehicles do before crossing the tail clearance
line? - CORRECT ANSWER Consideration for taxiing aircraft must be observed when
driving along the tail clearance line behind parked aircraft.Stop your vehicle at all tail /
wingtip clearance lines to check for aircraft and other vehicles before proceeding.
Do not cut across the horseshoe.*
When can you drive or park between the bridge safety lines and bridge return circles? -
CORRECT ANSWER Never
