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2025/2026 YVR D/A AVOP Exam Study Guide | 350+ Practice Questions &
Official Airside Rules
Pass your Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airside driving test on the first try with this
comprehensive bank of 350+ practice questions covering the latest D/A permit regulations. This guide
features detailed rationales for every answer, focusing on YVR-specific speed limits, right-of-way
hierarchies, and critical visual markings like zipper lines and bridge return circles. Perfect for ground
handlers and airport staff, these questions mirror the actual written exam to ensure you master airside
safety and uncontrolled taxiway procedures.
1. What is the maximum speed limit on most airside roads at YVR unless otherwise
posted?
A) 15 km/h
B) 25 km/h
C) 40 km/h
D) 50 km/h
Rationale: The standard speed limit for airside perimeter roads and vehicle corridors is 40
km/h to balance efficiency with safety.
2. What is the speed limit when driving on the Aprons or uncontrolled taxiways?
A) 10 km/h
B) 15 km/h
C) 25 km/h
D) 40 km/h
Rationale: Speed is reduced to 25 km/h in high-traffic areas where aircraft and ground support
equipment (GSE) interact frequently.
3. Which of the following has the absolute lowest priority in the airside Right-of-Way
hierarchy?
A) Emergency vehicles with sirens
B) Pedestrians
C) Aircraft under power or being towed
D) Maintenance vehicles
Rationale: At YVR, aircraft always have the top priority, followed by emergency vehicles and
buses; maintenance/service vehicles must always yield.
4. What does a "Zipper Line" (alternating white blocks) painted on the pavement
indicate?
A) A pedestrian crosswalk
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B) A vehicle corridor crossing a taxiway or taxiline
C) A designated parking area for tugs
D) An area where high-speed driving is permitted
Rationale: Zipper lines warn drivers they are crossing an aircraft path and must look both ways
for moving planes.
5. What is the speed limit in baggage make-up areas and around parked aircraft?
A) 10 km/h
B) 15 km/h
C) 20 km/h
D) 25 km/h
Rationale: Safety regulations mandate a "walking speed" of 10 km/h in confined areas like
baggage pits to prevent collisions.
6. A vehicle corridor is marked by what type of lines?
A) Two solid yellow lines
B) Two solid white lines
C) A single dashed white line
D) Two dashed yellow lines
Rationale: Vehicle corridors are defined by two solid white lines; drivers must stay within these
unless overtaking or turning.
7. When an aircraft’s anti-collision lights (red flashing beacons) are on, what must a
driver do?
A) Speed up to pass the aircraft quickly
B) Stop and wait until the lights are turned off or the aircraft has moved
C) Drive behind the aircraft only
D) Honk to alert the pilot
Rationale: Flashing beacons indicate engines are running or about to start; vehicles must stay
clear of the danger zone (blast/ingestion).
8. What is the "Circle of Safety" distance from an aircraft?
A) 2 meters
B) 5 meters
C) 10 meters
D) 15 meters
Rationale: No vehicle should come within 5 meters (15 feet) of an aircraft unless actively
servicing it.
9. Are vehicles permitted to drive under any part of an aircraft (wings, tail, fuselage)?
A) Yes, if it saves time
B) Only if the aircraft is smaller than a 737
C) No, never
D) Only with permission from the Captain
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Rationale: Driving under an aircraft is strictly prohibited due to the high risk of catastrophic
structural damage.
10. What color are the lights that define the edges of a taxiway?
A) White
B) Blue
C) Green
D) Red
Rationale: Blue edge lights (or reflectors) are the universal indicator for taxiways.
11. What color are the center-line lights on a taxiway?
A) Blue
B) White
C) Green
D) Yellow
Rationale: Green center-line lights guide pilots and AVOP holders along the middle of the
taxiway.
12. When driving in the tunnels (e.g., the crossing to the South Terminal), what is the
mandatory action?
A) Turn off your engine
B) Use high-beam headlights
C) Turn on headlights and tail lights
D) Drive in the center of the road
Rationale: Headlights must be used in all tunnels and during periods of low visibility/night
operations.
13. What is the speed limit on tunnel ramps?
A) 10 km/h
B) 15 km/h
C) 25 km/h
D) 40 km/h
Rationale: Ramps are restricted to 15 km/h due to steep grades and limited sightlines.
14. A "DA" AVOP holder is permitted to drive on which surfaces?
A) Runways and all Taxiways
B) Only Aprons and Vehicle Corridors
C) All airside areas except the North Runway
D) Uncontrolled surfaces only
Rationale: DA permits are for uncontrolled areas; a "D" permit is required for controlled
surfaces (runways/taxiways).
15. What should you do if you see a foreign object (FOD) on the apron?
A) Drive around it
B) Report it at the end of your shift
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C) Stop, pick it up, and dispose of it in a FOD bin
D) Call the police
Rationale: FOD (Foreign Object Debris) can be sucked into engines; every AVOP holder is
responsible for immediate removal.
16. Smoking is permitted in which airside area?
A) Inside a vehicle with windows up
B) On the open apron near the terminal
C) Only in designated smoking areas (if any) or not at all airside
D) Behind the baggage tugs
Rationale: Smoking is strictly prohibited airside due to the presence of fuel vapors and
combustible materials.
17. If your vehicle breaks down airside, who is the first person you must contact?
A) Your manager
B) The RCMP
C) YVR Airport Operations (604-207-7022)
D) Emergency services
Rationale: Airport Operations must be notified immediately to ensure the vehicle does not
become a hazard to aircraft.
18. What is the maximum number of baggage carts a single tug can pull at YVR?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
Rationale: YVR regulations limit tugs to 6 carts to ensure stability and braking capability.
19. When must a vehicle use its "beacons" (amber flashing lights)?
A) Only during snowstorms
B) Only at night
C) At all times when driving airside
D) Only when crossing a taxiway
Rationale: Amber beacons must be operational and on whenever a vehicle is in the airside
environment.
20. What is a "Bridge Return Circle"?
A) A place to park your car
B) A designated path for fuel trucks
C) A red/white/red painted circle for jet bridge wheels
D) A helicopter landing pad
Rationale: These circles indicate the parking spot for passenger bridges; parking or stopping
GSE inside them is a violation.
2025/2026 YVR D/A AVOP Exam Study Guide | 350+ Practice Questions &
Official Airside Rules
Pass your Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airside driving test on the first try with this
comprehensive bank of 350+ practice questions covering the latest D/A permit regulations. This guide
features detailed rationales for every answer, focusing on YVR-specific speed limits, right-of-way
hierarchies, and critical visual markings like zipper lines and bridge return circles. Perfect for ground
handlers and airport staff, these questions mirror the actual written exam to ensure you master airside
safety and uncontrolled taxiway procedures.
1. What is the maximum speed limit on most airside roads at YVR unless otherwise
posted?
A) 15 km/h
B) 25 km/h
C) 40 km/h
D) 50 km/h
Rationale: The standard speed limit for airside perimeter roads and vehicle corridors is 40
km/h to balance efficiency with safety.
2. What is the speed limit when driving on the Aprons or uncontrolled taxiways?
A) 10 km/h
B) 15 km/h
C) 25 km/h
D) 40 km/h
Rationale: Speed is reduced to 25 km/h in high-traffic areas where aircraft and ground support
equipment (GSE) interact frequently.
3. Which of the following has the absolute lowest priority in the airside Right-of-Way
hierarchy?
A) Emergency vehicles with sirens
B) Pedestrians
C) Aircraft under power or being towed
D) Maintenance vehicles
Rationale: At YVR, aircraft always have the top priority, followed by emergency vehicles and
buses; maintenance/service vehicles must always yield.
4. What does a "Zipper Line" (alternating white blocks) painted on the pavement
indicate?
A) A pedestrian crosswalk
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B) A vehicle corridor crossing a taxiway or taxiline
C) A designated parking area for tugs
D) An area where high-speed driving is permitted
Rationale: Zipper lines warn drivers they are crossing an aircraft path and must look both ways
for moving planes.
5. What is the speed limit in baggage make-up areas and around parked aircraft?
A) 10 km/h
B) 15 km/h
C) 20 km/h
D) 25 km/h
Rationale: Safety regulations mandate a "walking speed" of 10 km/h in confined areas like
baggage pits to prevent collisions.
6. A vehicle corridor is marked by what type of lines?
A) Two solid yellow lines
B) Two solid white lines
C) A single dashed white line
D) Two dashed yellow lines
Rationale: Vehicle corridors are defined by two solid white lines; drivers must stay within these
unless overtaking or turning.
7. When an aircraft’s anti-collision lights (red flashing beacons) are on, what must a
driver do?
A) Speed up to pass the aircraft quickly
B) Stop and wait until the lights are turned off or the aircraft has moved
C) Drive behind the aircraft only
D) Honk to alert the pilot
Rationale: Flashing beacons indicate engines are running or about to start; vehicles must stay
clear of the danger zone (blast/ingestion).
8. What is the "Circle of Safety" distance from an aircraft?
A) 2 meters
B) 5 meters
C) 10 meters
D) 15 meters
Rationale: No vehicle should come within 5 meters (15 feet) of an aircraft unless actively
servicing it.
9. Are vehicles permitted to drive under any part of an aircraft (wings, tail, fuselage)?
A) Yes, if it saves time
B) Only if the aircraft is smaller than a 737
C) No, never
D) Only with permission from the Captain
, 2026 UPDATED QUESTIONS DOWNLOAD
Rationale: Driving under an aircraft is strictly prohibited due to the high risk of catastrophic
structural damage.
10. What color are the lights that define the edges of a taxiway?
A) White
B) Blue
C) Green
D) Red
Rationale: Blue edge lights (or reflectors) are the universal indicator for taxiways.
11. What color are the center-line lights on a taxiway?
A) Blue
B) White
C) Green
D) Yellow
Rationale: Green center-line lights guide pilots and AVOP holders along the middle of the
taxiway.
12. When driving in the tunnels (e.g., the crossing to the South Terminal), what is the
mandatory action?
A) Turn off your engine
B) Use high-beam headlights
C) Turn on headlights and tail lights
D) Drive in the center of the road
Rationale: Headlights must be used in all tunnels and during periods of low visibility/night
operations.
13. What is the speed limit on tunnel ramps?
A) 10 km/h
B) 15 km/h
C) 25 km/h
D) 40 km/h
Rationale: Ramps are restricted to 15 km/h due to steep grades and limited sightlines.
14. A "DA" AVOP holder is permitted to drive on which surfaces?
A) Runways and all Taxiways
B) Only Aprons and Vehicle Corridors
C) All airside areas except the North Runway
D) Uncontrolled surfaces only
Rationale: DA permits are for uncontrolled areas; a "D" permit is required for controlled
surfaces (runways/taxiways).
15. What should you do if you see a foreign object (FOD) on the apron?
A) Drive around it
B) Report it at the end of your shift
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C) Stop, pick it up, and dispose of it in a FOD bin
D) Call the police
Rationale: FOD (Foreign Object Debris) can be sucked into engines; every AVOP holder is
responsible for immediate removal.
16. Smoking is permitted in which airside area?
A) Inside a vehicle with windows up
B) On the open apron near the terminal
C) Only in designated smoking areas (if any) or not at all airside
D) Behind the baggage tugs
Rationale: Smoking is strictly prohibited airside due to the presence of fuel vapors and
combustible materials.
17. If your vehicle breaks down airside, who is the first person you must contact?
A) Your manager
B) The RCMP
C) YVR Airport Operations (604-207-7022)
D) Emergency services
Rationale: Airport Operations must be notified immediately to ensure the vehicle does not
become a hazard to aircraft.
18. What is the maximum number of baggage carts a single tug can pull at YVR?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
Rationale: YVR regulations limit tugs to 6 carts to ensure stability and braking capability.
19. When must a vehicle use its "beacons" (amber flashing lights)?
A) Only during snowstorms
B) Only at night
C) At all times when driving airside
D) Only when crossing a taxiway
Rationale: Amber beacons must be operational and on whenever a vehicle is in the airside
environment.
20. What is a "Bridge Return Circle"?
A) A place to park your car
B) A designated path for fuel trucks
C) A red/white/red painted circle for jet bridge wheels
D) A helicopter landing pad
Rationale: These circles indicate the parking spot for passenger bridges; parking or stopping
GSE inside them is a violation.
