AIRFIELD DRIVING TRAINING EXAM 100 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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SECTION 1: AIRFIELD SAFETY & GENERAL RULES (Questions 1-30)
Q001. What is the speed limit for vehicles operating on the non-movement area of an airfield?
a) 10 mph
b) 15 mph
c) 20 mph
d) 30 mph
Answer: c
Explanation: The speed limit on the non-movement area is typically 20 mph, unless otherwise
posted. In the movement area, speeds are often lower and determined by Air Traffic Control
(ATC) .
Q002. Who has the final authority regarding the operation of vehicles on the airfield movement
area?
a) The vehicle driver
b) The unit commander
c) Air Traffic Control (ATC)
d) The wing safety officer
Answer: c
Explanation: ATC has final authority over all vehicle and aircraft movement on the movement
area to ensure safety .
Q003. Which color lights are used to identify emergency vehicles on the airfield?
,a) Steady red
b) Flashing red and white
c) Flashing amber
d) Steady blue
Answer: b
Explanation: Emergency vehicles (fire, crash, rescue) use flashing red and white lights. Other
vehicles use flashing amber or green .
Q004. What does a flashing green light from the control tower mean to a vehicle on the
movement area?
a) Clear to enter runway
b) Clear to proceed across taxiway
c) Stop immediately
d) Return to parking
Answer: b
Explanation: A flashing green light from the tower signals that the vehicle is cleared to cross a
taxiway .
Q005. What action should a driver take if they become disoriented on the airfield?
a) Continue driving until familiar
b) Stop in a safe area and contact ATC for assistance
c) Drive faster to leave the area
d) Turn off the vehicle's lights
Answer: b
Explanation: If disoriented, drivers should stop in a safe area and contact ATC for directions .
Q006. What is the minimum distance a vehicle must maintain behind a taxiing aircraft?
,a) 100 feet
b) 200 feet
c) 300 feet
d) 500 feet
Answer: b
Explanation: Vehicles must maintain a minimum distance of 200 feet behind a taxiing aircraft .
Q007. When is it permissible to operate a vehicle on the runway?
a) Any time the runway is clear
b) Only during daylight hours
c) Only when specifically authorized by ATC
d) When following an aircraft
Answer: c
Explanation: Vehicle access to the runway requires specific authorization from ATC .
Q008. What does the "Follow Me" vehicle indicate?
a) An emergency situation
b) A hazard ahead
c) A path to follow for aircraft parking
d) A vehicle is lost
Answer: c
Explanation: The "Follow Me" vehicle guides aircraft to the correct parking area .
Q009. Which of the following is NOT a required item for airfield vehicle inspections?
a) Brakes
b) Steering
, c) Radio volume
d) Lights
Answer: c
Explanation: Vehicle inspections focus on safety items: brakes, steering, lights, tires, and
emergency equipment. Radio function is required, but volume is a personal preference .
Q010. What is the purpose of the vehicle radio check procedure?
a) To test the radio battery
b) To ensure communication with ATC is established
c) To check the radio's volume
d) To report vehicle location
Answer: b
Explanation: Radio checks confirm that the driver can communicate with ATC before entering
the movement area .
Q011. Who must authorize a vehicle to enter the runway or taxiway?
a) The unit commander
b) The control tower (ATC)
c) The safety officer
d) Any authorized driver
Answer: b
Explanation: ATC must authorize all vehicle movements on the runway and taxiways .
Q012. Which vehicle has the right of way on the airfield?
a) Any vehicle with flashing lights
b) Emergency vehicles
c) Fuel trucks
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SECTION 1: AIRFIELD SAFETY & GENERAL RULES (Questions 1-30)
Q001. What is the speed limit for vehicles operating on the non-movement area of an airfield?
a) 10 mph
b) 15 mph
c) 20 mph
d) 30 mph
Answer: c
Explanation: The speed limit on the non-movement area is typically 20 mph, unless otherwise
posted. In the movement area, speeds are often lower and determined by Air Traffic Control
(ATC) .
Q002. Who has the final authority regarding the operation of vehicles on the airfield movement
area?
a) The vehicle driver
b) The unit commander
c) Air Traffic Control (ATC)
d) The wing safety officer
Answer: c
Explanation: ATC has final authority over all vehicle and aircraft movement on the movement
area to ensure safety .
Q003. Which color lights are used to identify emergency vehicles on the airfield?
,a) Steady red
b) Flashing red and white
c) Flashing amber
d) Steady blue
Answer: b
Explanation: Emergency vehicles (fire, crash, rescue) use flashing red and white lights. Other
vehicles use flashing amber or green .
Q004. What does a flashing green light from the control tower mean to a vehicle on the
movement area?
a) Clear to enter runway
b) Clear to proceed across taxiway
c) Stop immediately
d) Return to parking
Answer: b
Explanation: A flashing green light from the tower signals that the vehicle is cleared to cross a
taxiway .
Q005. What action should a driver take if they become disoriented on the airfield?
a) Continue driving until familiar
b) Stop in a safe area and contact ATC for assistance
c) Drive faster to leave the area
d) Turn off the vehicle's lights
Answer: b
Explanation: If disoriented, drivers should stop in a safe area and contact ATC for directions .
Q006. What is the minimum distance a vehicle must maintain behind a taxiing aircraft?
,a) 100 feet
b) 200 feet
c) 300 feet
d) 500 feet
Answer: b
Explanation: Vehicles must maintain a minimum distance of 200 feet behind a taxiing aircraft .
Q007. When is it permissible to operate a vehicle on the runway?
a) Any time the runway is clear
b) Only during daylight hours
c) Only when specifically authorized by ATC
d) When following an aircraft
Answer: c
Explanation: Vehicle access to the runway requires specific authorization from ATC .
Q008. What does the "Follow Me" vehicle indicate?
a) An emergency situation
b) A hazard ahead
c) A path to follow for aircraft parking
d) A vehicle is lost
Answer: c
Explanation: The "Follow Me" vehicle guides aircraft to the correct parking area .
Q009. Which of the following is NOT a required item for airfield vehicle inspections?
a) Brakes
b) Steering
, c) Radio volume
d) Lights
Answer: c
Explanation: Vehicle inspections focus on safety items: brakes, steering, lights, tires, and
emergency equipment. Radio function is required, but volume is a personal preference .
Q010. What is the purpose of the vehicle radio check procedure?
a) To test the radio battery
b) To ensure communication with ATC is established
c) To check the radio's volume
d) To report vehicle location
Answer: b
Explanation: Radio checks confirm that the driver can communicate with ATC before entering
the movement area .
Q011. Who must authorize a vehicle to enter the runway or taxiway?
a) The unit commander
b) The control tower (ATC)
c) The safety officer
d) Any authorized driver
Answer: b
Explanation: ATC must authorize all vehicle movements on the runway and taxiways .
Q012. Which vehicle has the right of way on the airfield?
a) Any vehicle with flashing lights
b) Emergency vehicles
c) Fuel trucks
