AIRFIELD DRIVING COURSE WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
What are the color of the runway markings and runway hold lines? - ANSWER-Yellow
___ are the portion of the airfield where aircraft or helicopters are parked before, after,
or between flights, and for servicing and maintenance. - ANSWER-Aprons
Which of the following is required when parking a vehicle at the side of any aircraft? -
ANSWER-Vehicle will be clear of the wingtips and must be visible to personnel in the
cockpit.
Prior to entering/crossing a runway, drivers will... - ANSWER-Stop at the runway,
contact the control tower via two-way radio to ask for permission to enter/cross
The speed limit maximum when driving a general purpose vehicle within 25 feet of a
parked aircraft is: - ANSWER-5 mph
What is the speed limit for a designated traffic lane within 200 feet of a designated
Aircraft Parking Area? - ANSWER-
When are vehicles, responding to Red Ball inicdents, allowed to exceed speed limits? -
ANSWER-They're not allowed to exceed speed limits
Where would this sign be located? (Red sign, white font) 4-22 - ANSWER-At the VFR
Holdline for Runway 4-22
Crossing the runway hold lines and entering a runway without ATC approval will result
in what? - ANSWER-Immediate apprehension, suspension of airfield driving privileges,
Notification to squadron commander
When Parking a vehicle with a manual transmission in close proximity to an aircraft,
what gear is the transmmission left in? - ANSWER-Reverse
What actions are required when parking a vehicle on the airfield? - ANSWER-Leave
keys in ignition, park vehicle so it does not interfiere with aircraft being towed or taxiing,
place automatic transmission inpark or manual transmission in reverse.
When an aircraft's engines are being operated, vehicles will not be parked less than
how far of an aircraft? - ANSWER-25ft in front of aircraft, 200ft to rear of aircraft
What does a blinking red light from the ATC tower mean? - ANSWER-
, What are the leading causes of runway incursions? - ANSWER-Miscommunication, lack
of situational awareness, insufficent training.
Before entering the controlled movement area, vehicle operators must do which of the
following? - ANSWER-Completely stop at runway holdline or taxiway, establish two-way
radio contact with control tower, complete airfield drivers training in accordance with
local program.
During an aircraft emergency on the runway which of the following vehicles have
permission to cross the runway without contacting the Control Tower for approval? -
ANSWER-None of the above.
What does a blinking red and green light from the ATC tower mean? - ANSWER-
General warning: exercise extreme caution
What must an operator do when approaching an active runway? - ANSWER-Stop,
contact the tower to ask permission to cross runway.
Personnel operating within the controlled movement area will have two-way radio
contact with the control tower, or ... - ANSWER-Will have an escort with two-way radio
with control tower for the entire time they are in the movement area.
When approaching an aircraft at night, vehicle operators should do what? - ANSWER-
Turn off headlights, and leave parking lights on.
Except when an aircraft is being serviced, loaded, or unloaded vehicles should never be
driven within how many feet of an aircraft? - ANSWER-
When entering the airfield, vehicles operators must perform what? - ANSWER-Ensure
all equipment carried on car is properly stowed/secured, inspect car for objects that
could damage aircraft, remove rocks wedged in between tires
How are aircraft parking spots identified - ANSWER-By row number and alphabetical
spot identifier
What are taxilanes - ANSWER-Taxilanes are defined by aircraft taxi routs across the
parking apron. Solid yellow lines marked on the apron.
Vehicle traffic lanes - ANSWER-Routes marked with solid white lines on the edges and
a dashed white center line.
Entry Control Point, ECP - ANSWER-Where vehicles may enter and exit a restricted
area
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
What are the color of the runway markings and runway hold lines? - ANSWER-Yellow
___ are the portion of the airfield where aircraft or helicopters are parked before, after,
or between flights, and for servicing and maintenance. - ANSWER-Aprons
Which of the following is required when parking a vehicle at the side of any aircraft? -
ANSWER-Vehicle will be clear of the wingtips and must be visible to personnel in the
cockpit.
Prior to entering/crossing a runway, drivers will... - ANSWER-Stop at the runway,
contact the control tower via two-way radio to ask for permission to enter/cross
The speed limit maximum when driving a general purpose vehicle within 25 feet of a
parked aircraft is: - ANSWER-5 mph
What is the speed limit for a designated traffic lane within 200 feet of a designated
Aircraft Parking Area? - ANSWER-
When are vehicles, responding to Red Ball inicdents, allowed to exceed speed limits? -
ANSWER-They're not allowed to exceed speed limits
Where would this sign be located? (Red sign, white font) 4-22 - ANSWER-At the VFR
Holdline for Runway 4-22
Crossing the runway hold lines and entering a runway without ATC approval will result
in what? - ANSWER-Immediate apprehension, suspension of airfield driving privileges,
Notification to squadron commander
When Parking a vehicle with a manual transmission in close proximity to an aircraft,
what gear is the transmmission left in? - ANSWER-Reverse
What actions are required when parking a vehicle on the airfield? - ANSWER-Leave
keys in ignition, park vehicle so it does not interfiere with aircraft being towed or taxiing,
place automatic transmission inpark or manual transmission in reverse.
When an aircraft's engines are being operated, vehicles will not be parked less than
how far of an aircraft? - ANSWER-25ft in front of aircraft, 200ft to rear of aircraft
What does a blinking red light from the ATC tower mean? - ANSWER-
, What are the leading causes of runway incursions? - ANSWER-Miscommunication, lack
of situational awareness, insufficent training.
Before entering the controlled movement area, vehicle operators must do which of the
following? - ANSWER-Completely stop at runway holdline or taxiway, establish two-way
radio contact with control tower, complete airfield drivers training in accordance with
local program.
During an aircraft emergency on the runway which of the following vehicles have
permission to cross the runway without contacting the Control Tower for approval? -
ANSWER-None of the above.
What does a blinking red and green light from the ATC tower mean? - ANSWER-
General warning: exercise extreme caution
What must an operator do when approaching an active runway? - ANSWER-Stop,
contact the tower to ask permission to cross runway.
Personnel operating within the controlled movement area will have two-way radio
contact with the control tower, or ... - ANSWER-Will have an escort with two-way radio
with control tower for the entire time they are in the movement area.
When approaching an aircraft at night, vehicle operators should do what? - ANSWER-
Turn off headlights, and leave parking lights on.
Except when an aircraft is being serviced, loaded, or unloaded vehicles should never be
driven within how many feet of an aircraft? - ANSWER-
When entering the airfield, vehicles operators must perform what? - ANSWER-Ensure
all equipment carried on car is properly stowed/secured, inspect car for objects that
could damage aircraft, remove rocks wedged in between tires
How are aircraft parking spots identified - ANSWER-By row number and alphabetical
spot identifier
What are taxilanes - ANSWER-Taxilanes are defined by aircraft taxi routs across the
parking apron. Solid yellow lines marked on the apron.
Vehicle traffic lanes - ANSWER-Routes marked with solid white lines on the edges and
a dashed white center line.
Entry Control Point, ECP - ANSWER-Where vehicles may enter and exit a restricted
area
