O'HARE DRIVING TEST QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
FOO - CORRECT ANSWER -Foreign Object Debris
Foreign Object Debris - CORRECT ANSWER -Litter, trash or rubbish that is found on the airfield
which could cause damage to aircraft or impair the operation of an aircraft
Rotating/ Flashing Beacon Lights - CORRECT ANSWER -Yellow or amber rotating lights inside of a
dome that can be seen from a 360 degree visibility from dawn to dusk. These lights are fixed on
top of vehicle roof or located on the dashboard of a vehicle.
Runway Incursion - CORRECT ANSWER -Any situation at an airport involving the incorrect
presence of an aircraft, vehicle, person or animal on a protected area of a surface designated for
the landing and take off of aircraft.
Taxiway - CORRECT ANSWER -The part of the movement area that is used for maneuvering
aircraft and ground vehicles or equipment between group and runway.
Basic Yellow Driving Stripe - CORRECT ANSWER -Individuals who apply for basic airside driving
privileges must have a need to drive in the non-movement areas only. They are required to
complete and pass the basic drivers test with a minimum passing score of 80%.
How often must drivers pass the driving test? - CORRECT ANSWER -Every 2 years
Individuals requesting driving privileges at an airport must have a valid drivers license. -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
, Movement Areas - CORRECT ANSWER -Ground vehicle operators on the movement area must
maintain two-way radio communication between their vehicles and the Airport Traffic Control
Tower (ATCT)
or
Any city escort vehicle with a two-way radio must maintain communication with ATCT to
accompany a vehicle without a radio
Runway Incursion - CORRECT ANSWER -Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect
presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the
landing and take-off of aircraft.
Who reviews all surface incidents and assigns severity? - CORRECT ANSWER -FAA
Category D Severity - CORRECT ANSWER -Least serious- Little to no chance of collision but
meets the definition of a runway incursion.
Category C Severity - CORRECT ANSWER -Separation decreases but there is ample time and
distance to avoid a potential collision.
Category B Severity - CORRECT ANSWER -Separation decreases and there is a significant
potential for collision.
Category A Severity - CORRECT ANSWER -Separation decreases and participants take extreme
action to narrowly avoid a collision or the event results in a collision.
Runway incursions area a _____ ________ and is the FAA priority for ____ ________ - CORRECT
ANSWER -National concern
Aviation improvement
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
FOO - CORRECT ANSWER -Foreign Object Debris
Foreign Object Debris - CORRECT ANSWER -Litter, trash or rubbish that is found on the airfield
which could cause damage to aircraft or impair the operation of an aircraft
Rotating/ Flashing Beacon Lights - CORRECT ANSWER -Yellow or amber rotating lights inside of a
dome that can be seen from a 360 degree visibility from dawn to dusk. These lights are fixed on
top of vehicle roof or located on the dashboard of a vehicle.
Runway Incursion - CORRECT ANSWER -Any situation at an airport involving the incorrect
presence of an aircraft, vehicle, person or animal on a protected area of a surface designated for
the landing and take off of aircraft.
Taxiway - CORRECT ANSWER -The part of the movement area that is used for maneuvering
aircraft and ground vehicles or equipment between group and runway.
Basic Yellow Driving Stripe - CORRECT ANSWER -Individuals who apply for basic airside driving
privileges must have a need to drive in the non-movement areas only. They are required to
complete and pass the basic drivers test with a minimum passing score of 80%.
How often must drivers pass the driving test? - CORRECT ANSWER -Every 2 years
Individuals requesting driving privileges at an airport must have a valid drivers license. -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
, Movement Areas - CORRECT ANSWER -Ground vehicle operators on the movement area must
maintain two-way radio communication between their vehicles and the Airport Traffic Control
Tower (ATCT)
or
Any city escort vehicle with a two-way radio must maintain communication with ATCT to
accompany a vehicle without a radio
Runway Incursion - CORRECT ANSWER -Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect
presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the
landing and take-off of aircraft.
Who reviews all surface incidents and assigns severity? - CORRECT ANSWER -FAA
Category D Severity - CORRECT ANSWER -Least serious- Little to no chance of collision but
meets the definition of a runway incursion.
Category C Severity - CORRECT ANSWER -Separation decreases but there is ample time and
distance to avoid a potential collision.
Category B Severity - CORRECT ANSWER -Separation decreases and there is a significant
potential for collision.
Category A Severity - CORRECT ANSWER -Separation decreases and participants take extreme
action to narrowly avoid a collision or the event results in a collision.
Runway incursions area a _____ ________ and is the FAA priority for ____ ________ - CORRECT
ANSWER -National concern
Aviation improvement
