O'Hare Driving Test Q&A
FOO - (correct answer)Foreign Object Debris
Foreign Object Debris - (correct answer)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 - (correct answer)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 - (correct answer)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 - (correct answer)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 - (correct answer)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? - (correct answer)Every 2 years
Individuals requesting driving privileges at an airport must have a valid drivers license. -
(correct answer)True
Movement Areas - (correct answer)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 - (correct answer)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? - (correct answer)FAA
Category D Severity - (correct answer)Least serious- Little to no chance of collision but
meets the definition of a runway incursion.
Category C Severity - (correct answer)Separation decreases but there is ample time
and distance to avoid a potential collision.
Category B Severity - (correct answer)Separation decreases and there is a significant
potential for collision.
Category A Severity - (correct answer)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 ____ ________ -
(correct answer)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 ___ ____ ___ ____ _____ - (correct
answer)FAA Airport Traffic Control Tower
Only ___ ____ ___ _____ _____ can give the authorization for entry onto a runway -
(correct answer)FAA Air Traffic Control Personnel
FOO - (correct answer)Foreign Object Debris
Foreign Object Debris - (correct answer)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 - (correct answer)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 - (correct answer)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 - (correct answer)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 - (correct answer)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? - (correct answer)Every 2 years
Individuals requesting driving privileges at an airport must have a valid drivers license. -
(correct answer)True
Movement Areas - (correct answer)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 - (correct answer)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? - (correct answer)FAA
Category D Severity - (correct answer)Least serious- Little to no chance of collision but
meets the definition of a runway incursion.
Category C Severity - (correct answer)Separation decreases but there is ample time
and distance to avoid a potential collision.
Category B Severity - (correct answer)Separation decreases and there is a significant
potential for collision.
Category A Severity - (correct answer)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 ____ ________ -
(correct answer)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 ___ ____ ___ ____ _____ - (correct
answer)FAA Airport Traffic Control Tower
Only ___ ____ ___ _____ _____ can give the authorization for entry onto a runway -
(correct answer)FAA Air Traffic Control Personnel
