OTTAWA AVOP EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(LATEST)
When does the AVOP expire?
30 Days after the expiry of the holder's provincial driver's license
What is Gross Misconduct?
Operating a vehicle in a manner that, having disregard to all
circumstances, including the amount of traffic, is dangerous to
aircraft, equipment, people, or other vehicles. Dangerous driving is an
example of Gross Misconduct.
What is Dangerous Driving?
Operating a vehicle airside in a manner that is dangerous to oneself or
other persons and/or without consideration for damage to airport or
other property, having disregard to all circumstances, including the
nature, condition and use of the place at which the vehicle is being
operated and the amount of traffic that at the time is or might
reasonably be expected to be operating airside.
What is Careless Driving?
operating a vehicle airside without due care and attention or without
reasonable consideration for the safety of oneself, other persons
and/or damage to airport or other property, and is still considered a
serious offence.
What are some examples of Gross Misconduct?
Speeding over twice the applicable speed limit
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol (which is also a
, Criminal Code Offence)
Runway incursion
Intentional damage to airside fixtures, structures, or safety devices
Tampering with or bypassing safety devices
Driving while under an AVOP and/or provincial drivers' license
suspension
Abuse or threats made towards any enforcement personnel
What is an example of Dangerous Driving? `
Texting or using any personal telecommunication devices while
driving
What are the objectives of the Demerit point system?
1. To reinforce the importance of safe airside driving
2. To have a fair, predictable and transparent method for
reinforcement
3. To create a system for progressive discipline for repeat offenders
4. To provide the right to revoke an AVOP from an unsafe driver.
What are the classes of infractions, and how many point do they
carry?
How many points do you have to accumulate to have your AVOP
suspended?
What are the marking and lighting specifications when operating
on the airside?
1. Provide a means of identifying the vehicle owner (applying
corporate logo/name on vehicle);
2. Rotating or flashing amber beacon;
3. Headlights;
4. Tail lights;
5. Brake lights;
6. Front turn signal lights;
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(LATEST)
When does the AVOP expire?
30 Days after the expiry of the holder's provincial driver's license
What is Gross Misconduct?
Operating a vehicle in a manner that, having disregard to all
circumstances, including the amount of traffic, is dangerous to
aircraft, equipment, people, or other vehicles. Dangerous driving is an
example of Gross Misconduct.
What is Dangerous Driving?
Operating a vehicle airside in a manner that is dangerous to oneself or
other persons and/or without consideration for damage to airport or
other property, having disregard to all circumstances, including the
nature, condition and use of the place at which the vehicle is being
operated and the amount of traffic that at the time is or might
reasonably be expected to be operating airside.
What is Careless Driving?
operating a vehicle airside without due care and attention or without
reasonable consideration for the safety of oneself, other persons
and/or damage to airport or other property, and is still considered a
serious offence.
What are some examples of Gross Misconduct?
Speeding over twice the applicable speed limit
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol (which is also a
, Criminal Code Offence)
Runway incursion
Intentional damage to airside fixtures, structures, or safety devices
Tampering with or bypassing safety devices
Driving while under an AVOP and/or provincial drivers' license
suspension
Abuse or threats made towards any enforcement personnel
What is an example of Dangerous Driving? `
Texting or using any personal telecommunication devices while
driving
What are the objectives of the Demerit point system?
1. To reinforce the importance of safe airside driving
2. To have a fair, predictable and transparent method for
reinforcement
3. To create a system for progressive discipline for repeat offenders
4. To provide the right to revoke an AVOP from an unsafe driver.
What are the classes of infractions, and how many point do they
carry?
How many points do you have to accumulate to have your AVOP
suspended?
What are the marking and lighting specifications when operating
on the airside?
1. Provide a means of identifying the vehicle owner (applying
corporate logo/name on vehicle);
2. Rotating or flashing amber beacon;
3. Headlights;
4. Tail lights;
5. Brake lights;
6. Front turn signal lights;
