Airside Driving Test Questions with Correct
Answers 2025/2026 Update
Prop aircraft anti collision on, chocked and there is a marshaller at the nose of the aircraft - can
we drive pass?- ANSWER -Yes, vehicles may drive alongside the aircraft or while remaining at
least 10 metres away, may pass in front of or behind the aircraft.
What colour are the aircraft taxi in line at the gate?- ANSWER -Yellow
What is the speed limit around Domestic Terminal?- ANSWER -Eight kmh
What colour are the pedestrian walkway lines?- ANSWER -Blue
What are the two colours that are used for equipment areas at the gate?- ANSWER - White and
red.
If a driver accumulates 100 points in a 3 year period?- ANSWER -His ADP will be revoked
immediately for a period of up to 1 year.
CAA ID must be worn how?- ANSWER -To be visible at all times.
Apron tower contact number- ANSWER -98990
The driver must have these while driving airside.- ANSWER -Airport ID, Airside Driving Permit
When do we know Low Visibility Operations (LVO) activated?- ANSWER -The signs are
illuminated with amber light.
, Can stage 1 driver escort convoys of two or more vehicles?- ANSWER -No, stage 1 can have no
more than two vehicles or a single large vehicle.
Are you allowed to drive using a mobile phone?- ANSWER -Yes, bluetooth, hands free. Radio
Telephone permitted. Otherwise pull over and park.
If a driver accumulates 100 points in a 3 years period, what happens?- ANSWER -His ADP will be
revoked immediately for a period up to 1 year.
What is the speed limit around international pier?- ANSWER -15 kmh
Speed limit in golf cart within terminal in and around people?- ANSWER -5 kmh
Do you have to comply with NZTA rules?- ANSWER -No, airside only vehicles must meet
mechanical and road worthiness standards. Specialist airside vehicles and equipment must
meet recognised industry standards and/or IATA specs. Vehicles taken land side must
comply with NZ Transport Authority rules as they are public roads.
RESA stands for what?- ANSWER -Runway End Safety Area
Contact who first for an incident involving death?- ANSWER -Airport Police
Incident reporting - who and Phone number?- ANSWER -Auckland Airport Incident Control
Room- Ph. 98777
Can you swipe people in airside?- ANSWER -Yes, so long as you have a current Permanent CAA ID
and they have a Temp ID and are under your supervision.
Answers 2025/2026 Update
Prop aircraft anti collision on, chocked and there is a marshaller at the nose of the aircraft - can
we drive pass?- ANSWER -Yes, vehicles may drive alongside the aircraft or while remaining at
least 10 metres away, may pass in front of or behind the aircraft.
What colour are the aircraft taxi in line at the gate?- ANSWER -Yellow
What is the speed limit around Domestic Terminal?- ANSWER -Eight kmh
What colour are the pedestrian walkway lines?- ANSWER -Blue
What are the two colours that are used for equipment areas at the gate?- ANSWER - White and
red.
If a driver accumulates 100 points in a 3 year period?- ANSWER -His ADP will be revoked
immediately for a period of up to 1 year.
CAA ID must be worn how?- ANSWER -To be visible at all times.
Apron tower contact number- ANSWER -98990
The driver must have these while driving airside.- ANSWER -Airport ID, Airside Driving Permit
When do we know Low Visibility Operations (LVO) activated?- ANSWER -The signs are
illuminated with amber light.
, Can stage 1 driver escort convoys of two or more vehicles?- ANSWER -No, stage 1 can have no
more than two vehicles or a single large vehicle.
Are you allowed to drive using a mobile phone?- ANSWER -Yes, bluetooth, hands free. Radio
Telephone permitted. Otherwise pull over and park.
If a driver accumulates 100 points in a 3 years period, what happens?- ANSWER -His ADP will be
revoked immediately for a period up to 1 year.
What is the speed limit around international pier?- ANSWER -15 kmh
Speed limit in golf cart within terminal in and around people?- ANSWER -5 kmh
Do you have to comply with NZTA rules?- ANSWER -No, airside only vehicles must meet
mechanical and road worthiness standards. Specialist airside vehicles and equipment must
meet recognised industry standards and/or IATA specs. Vehicles taken land side must
comply with NZ Transport Authority rules as they are public roads.
RESA stands for what?- ANSWER -Runway End Safety Area
Contact who first for an incident involving death?- ANSWER -Airport Police
Incident reporting - who and Phone number?- ANSWER -Auckland Airport Incident Control
Room- Ph. 98777
Can you swipe people in airside?- ANSWER -Yes, so long as you have a current Permanent CAA ID
and they have a Temp ID and are under your supervision.
