YVR D-AVOP Practice Theory |
Questions and answers | Latest
2024/2025
What do Taxiway DIRECTIONAL signs look like? - ANSWER -Yellow box with black font and an arrow
What do Runway Hold lines look like? - ANSWER -Two solid and two dashed yellow lines
perpendicular to movement with dashed lines on the Runway side
What do Taxiway Centre lines look like? - ANSWER -Black, yellow, black line centered on the taxiway
in direction of movement
In what situation should drivers reduce their speed? - ANSWER -Vehicle tunnels
blind corners
moving aircraft
apron ped. crossing
construction zones (pg. 29)
What colour are Runway Edge Lights? - ANSWER -White
What colour are Taxiway Edge Lights? - ANSWER -Blue
Vehicle corridors are marked on the apron surface by what? - ANSWER -Two solid white parallel lines
spread ~7.5 m apart, with a dashed white line down the middle (pg. 49)
What colour lights do Emergency vehicles display? - ANSWER -Red, white, and/or blue (pg. 29)
Can you still drive airside with you AVOP if your BC Driver's License has been suspended? - ANSWER -
No
Who do you need to notify if your vehicle becomes unserviceable airside? - ANSWER -Airport
Operations (604) 207-7022 (pg. 18)
In low visibility operations when do all airside operations cease? - ANSWER -When BOTH runways
report less than 600 ft RVR (pg. 53/4).
In the domestic horseshoe what must vehicles do before crossing the tail clearance line? - ANSWER -
Check for aircraft and other vehicles before proceeding (pg. 32)
When can you drive or park between the bridge safety lines and bridge return circles? - ANSWER -
You cannot, it is prohibited at all times (pg. 47)
Is passing on vehicle corridors permitted? - ANSWER -Yes, if the speed limit isn't exceeded and there
is no opposing traffic.
You CANNOT pass in tunnels or breezeways. (pg. 28)
, To support anti-idling when should you turn off your engine after stopping? - ANSWER -Turn off after
stopping for >30 sec, use battery to power radios/ beacon when stopping for less than 15 min (pg.
30)
How many units can a vehicle tow on Apron VI? - ANSWER -6 carts or 4 cargo, max 4 units
everywhere else (pg. 37)
What does Signage with flashing red lights on roadways that cross controlled taxiways indicate? -
ANSWER -Indicates LVOP are active, must call Ground to cross these controlled taxiways (pg. 53/4)
What driving behaviour is prohibited airside? - ANSWER -a) Reversing (unless with a lookout)
b) tailgating
c) passing between aircraft and marshalling crew
d) overtaking a taxiing aircraft
e) traveling under a bridge
f) traveling through an operational stand without working there. (pg. 26)
Maneuvering Areas include what surfaces? - ANSWER -Controlled surfaces
"a subset of the movement area used for the take-off and landing of aircraft and for the movement
of aircraft associated with take-off and landing. It comprises all of the runways, helipads, and most
taxiways at YVR, all of which are controlled surfaces." (pg. 76)
What is the maximum height on the ITB head of stand road? - ANSWER -3.9 m (12.8 ft), down to 2.9
m (9.5 ft) around the DTB (pg. 49)
What is the speed limit on all aprons (i.e. uncontrolled surfaces)? - ANSWER -25 km/h
What is the speed limit on airside roads? - ANSWER -40 km/h unless otherwise posted
What is the speed limit in all tunnel ramps and the head-of-stand roadway between B and C piers? -
ANSWER -15 km/h
What is the speed limit in baggage make-up areas? - ANSWER -10 km/h
What is the speed limit on uncontrolled taxiways? - ANSWER -25 km/h
"All vehicle corridors, aprons, and movement areas [i.e. uncontrolled surfaces]" (pg. 28)
What must a driver have to drive on a maneuvering area? - ANSWER -D-AVOP and point-to-point
instructions from ATC or Free-Range
When must vehicle operators wear high visibility clothing? - ANSWER -When you are airside or away
from your vehicle (pg. 26)
What must vehicles never drive over? - ANSWER -Hoses, cables, or cords... and people, just to be
safe (pg. 29)
Questions and answers | Latest
2024/2025
What do Taxiway DIRECTIONAL signs look like? - ANSWER -Yellow box with black font and an arrow
What do Runway Hold lines look like? - ANSWER -Two solid and two dashed yellow lines
perpendicular to movement with dashed lines on the Runway side
What do Taxiway Centre lines look like? - ANSWER -Black, yellow, black line centered on the taxiway
in direction of movement
In what situation should drivers reduce their speed? - ANSWER -Vehicle tunnels
blind corners
moving aircraft
apron ped. crossing
construction zones (pg. 29)
What colour are Runway Edge Lights? - ANSWER -White
What colour are Taxiway Edge Lights? - ANSWER -Blue
Vehicle corridors are marked on the apron surface by what? - ANSWER -Two solid white parallel lines
spread ~7.5 m apart, with a dashed white line down the middle (pg. 49)
What colour lights do Emergency vehicles display? - ANSWER -Red, white, and/or blue (pg. 29)
Can you still drive airside with you AVOP if your BC Driver's License has been suspended? - ANSWER -
No
Who do you need to notify if your vehicle becomes unserviceable airside? - ANSWER -Airport
Operations (604) 207-7022 (pg. 18)
In low visibility operations when do all airside operations cease? - ANSWER -When BOTH runways
report less than 600 ft RVR (pg. 53/4).
In the domestic horseshoe what must vehicles do before crossing the tail clearance line? - ANSWER -
Check for aircraft and other vehicles before proceeding (pg. 32)
When can you drive or park between the bridge safety lines and bridge return circles? - ANSWER -
You cannot, it is prohibited at all times (pg. 47)
Is passing on vehicle corridors permitted? - ANSWER -Yes, if the speed limit isn't exceeded and there
is no opposing traffic.
You CANNOT pass in tunnels or breezeways. (pg. 28)
, To support anti-idling when should you turn off your engine after stopping? - ANSWER -Turn off after
stopping for >30 sec, use battery to power radios/ beacon when stopping for less than 15 min (pg.
30)
How many units can a vehicle tow on Apron VI? - ANSWER -6 carts or 4 cargo, max 4 units
everywhere else (pg. 37)
What does Signage with flashing red lights on roadways that cross controlled taxiways indicate? -
ANSWER -Indicates LVOP are active, must call Ground to cross these controlled taxiways (pg. 53/4)
What driving behaviour is prohibited airside? - ANSWER -a) Reversing (unless with a lookout)
b) tailgating
c) passing between aircraft and marshalling crew
d) overtaking a taxiing aircraft
e) traveling under a bridge
f) traveling through an operational stand without working there. (pg. 26)
Maneuvering Areas include what surfaces? - ANSWER -Controlled surfaces
"a subset of the movement area used for the take-off and landing of aircraft and for the movement
of aircraft associated with take-off and landing. It comprises all of the runways, helipads, and most
taxiways at YVR, all of which are controlled surfaces." (pg. 76)
What is the maximum height on the ITB head of stand road? - ANSWER -3.9 m (12.8 ft), down to 2.9
m (9.5 ft) around the DTB (pg. 49)
What is the speed limit on all aprons (i.e. uncontrolled surfaces)? - ANSWER -25 km/h
What is the speed limit on airside roads? - ANSWER -40 km/h unless otherwise posted
What is the speed limit in all tunnel ramps and the head-of-stand roadway between B and C piers? -
ANSWER -15 km/h
What is the speed limit in baggage make-up areas? - ANSWER -10 km/h
What is the speed limit on uncontrolled taxiways? - ANSWER -25 km/h
"All vehicle corridors, aprons, and movement areas [i.e. uncontrolled surfaces]" (pg. 28)
What must a driver have to drive on a maneuvering area? - ANSWER -D-AVOP and point-to-point
instructions from ATC or Free-Range
When must vehicle operators wear high visibility clothing? - ANSWER -When you are airside or away
from your vehicle (pg. 26)
What must vehicles never drive over? - ANSWER -Hoses, cables, or cords... and people, just to be
safe (pg. 29)
