YVR D-AVOP PRACTICE THEORY QUESTIONS
Define MOVEMENT AREA - 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 - 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? - 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? - Answer -the aprons used for loading and unloading and
servicing aircraft and the gate areas.
Define Airside Area? - Answer -Anywhere within the airfield perimeter fence, the
secure-side of the airport
Define Vehicle Corridor? - 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? - Answer -
604.207.7022 & employer
What indicates an Emergency Responder Controlled Access Area? - Answer -An area
marked by orange traffic cones, caution tape, emergency vehicles, or a combination of
these.
Are aprons at YVR controlled or uncontrolled? - Answer -Uncontrolled.
clearance from ATC is not required to operate on them.
, Are all taxiways entering and exiting Apron 6 controlled or uncontrolled? - Answer -
controlled
Are helipads like runways? - Answer -Yes, they are controlled area and require
clearance from ATC.
See handout questions 12 - 23 - Answer -
In what situations should drivers reduce their speed? - 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? - Answer -white
What color are Taxiway Edge Lights? - Answer -blue
Vehicle corridors are marked on the apron surface by? - Answer -Two solid white lines
with a dashed center line
What color lights do Emergency Vehicles display? - Answer -Red and/or blue flashing
lights
Can you still drive airside with your 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
In low visibility operations, when do all airside operations cease? - Answer -600 ft
In the domestic horseshoe, what must vehicles do before crossing the tail clearance
line? - 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? -
Answer -Never
Define MOVEMENT AREA - 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 - 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? - 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? - Answer -the aprons used for loading and unloading and
servicing aircraft and the gate areas.
Define Airside Area? - Answer -Anywhere within the airfield perimeter fence, the
secure-side of the airport
Define Vehicle Corridor? - 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? - Answer -
604.207.7022 & employer
What indicates an Emergency Responder Controlled Access Area? - Answer -An area
marked by orange traffic cones, caution tape, emergency vehicles, or a combination of
these.
Are aprons at YVR controlled or uncontrolled? - Answer -Uncontrolled.
clearance from ATC is not required to operate on them.
, Are all taxiways entering and exiting Apron 6 controlled or uncontrolled? - Answer -
controlled
Are helipads like runways? - Answer -Yes, they are controlled area and require
clearance from ATC.
See handout questions 12 - 23 - Answer -
In what situations should drivers reduce their speed? - 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? - Answer -white
What color are Taxiway Edge Lights? - Answer -blue
Vehicle corridors are marked on the apron surface by? - Answer -Two solid white lines
with a dashed center line
What color lights do Emergency Vehicles display? - Answer -Red and/or blue flashing
lights
Can you still drive airside with your 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
In low visibility operations, when do all airside operations cease? - Answer -600 ft
In the domestic horseshoe, what must vehicles do before crossing the tail clearance
line? - 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? -
Answer -Never
