Airfield Driving Exam Questions And Answers
With Complete Solution
Controlled Movement Area (CMA)
Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft, vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific ATC approval
for access.
CMA Violation
An airfield infraction caused by aircraft, vehicles, or pedestrians entering the CMA without approval.
What is the most serious form of CMAV's?
Runway incursions
Poor Training
Inadequate training program, not fully comprehending airfield driving training concepts, not correctly
applying operating procedures and drivers failure to complete annual refresher training
Poor Situational Awareness
Unfamiliar with airfield or complex configurations, inexperienced drivers, drivers assuming
authorization to enter runway in response to aircraft emergencies
When do you activate headlights, flashers, and/or light bar when on a runway?
In reduced visibility caused by weather or light conditions
True or False: Emergency and incident responses do not change the rules.
True. ATC permission is required to enter the runway without exception.
True or False: Follow other emergency response vehicles on the runway without permission from
ATC.
False. Unless you have pre-arranged procedures for escort/convoy
True or False: ATC approval is required to enter the runway at all times, even during
suspended/closed ops.
True
Vehicles will not be operated within ______ feet to the front of or ______ feet to the rear of an
aircraft with engines running except as prescribed in the applicable aircraft instructions.
25, 200
Vehicles are prohibited within the Circle of Safety, a circular area extending _____ ft beyond the wing
tips, nose, and tail of an aircraft (except when the vehicle is used to service an aircraft).
25
All vehicles must approach parked aircraft...
with driver's side of the vehicle toward the aircraft
, When leaving a vehicle unattended on the parking ramp at night.....
ignition will be turned off and keys left in ignition, transmission placed in park (automatic) or reverse
(manual), parking brake set, parking lights/emergency flashers on
What is the maximum speed limit on the aircraft parking ramp? ______ ; what if within 25 feet of an
aircraft? _______
15 MPH; 5 MPH
What is the maximum speed limit on taxiways when well clear of aircraft and in good visibility?
15 MPH
What would you give right of way priority to while driving on the flight line?
If you are an emergency response vehicles responding to an emergency, taxiing aircraft or an aircraft
is being towed.
When approaching an aircraft at night, headlights will be...
turned off and parking lights/emergency flashers turned on until aircraft is out of range
What color are the lights used to outline taxiways?
blue
You notice that the INST (instrument) hold sign on taxiway foxtrot is lit. (Tower has turned it on due to
poor weather conditions—ceiling of 600' and visibility 1 statue mile). Does the lit sign mean anything
to you as a vehicle operator?
vehicle operator must request permission from the tower before proceeding beyond the INST hold
line to prevent interference with navigational aids used by arriving aircraft
To proceed beyond a double solid yellow line adjacent to two dashed yellow lines, painted across a
taxiway leading to the runway you must:
contact the control tower and obtain permission prior to proceeding
Vehicle operators intending to operate within the controlled movement area (CMA)
must____________
Establish two-way radio contact with tower and receive approval prior to entering any portion of the
CMA, use all installed vehicle lighting (headlights, emergency flashers and emergency rotating
beacons), and have a light gun placard or decal displayed in plain view of the driver.
A controlled movement area (CMA) violation that is a result of an unauthorized entry or erroneous
occupation of a runway or other surface used for takeoff and landing of aircraft, regardless of impact
on aircraft safety.
Runway incursion
What must you have to be an escort or part of a convoy?
escorts must have approved letter signed by Security Forces and Airfield Management
With Complete Solution
Controlled Movement Area (CMA)
Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft, vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific ATC approval
for access.
CMA Violation
An airfield infraction caused by aircraft, vehicles, or pedestrians entering the CMA without approval.
What is the most serious form of CMAV's?
Runway incursions
Poor Training
Inadequate training program, not fully comprehending airfield driving training concepts, not correctly
applying operating procedures and drivers failure to complete annual refresher training
Poor Situational Awareness
Unfamiliar with airfield or complex configurations, inexperienced drivers, drivers assuming
authorization to enter runway in response to aircraft emergencies
When do you activate headlights, flashers, and/or light bar when on a runway?
In reduced visibility caused by weather or light conditions
True or False: Emergency and incident responses do not change the rules.
True. ATC permission is required to enter the runway without exception.
True or False: Follow other emergency response vehicles on the runway without permission from
ATC.
False. Unless you have pre-arranged procedures for escort/convoy
True or False: ATC approval is required to enter the runway at all times, even during
suspended/closed ops.
True
Vehicles will not be operated within ______ feet to the front of or ______ feet to the rear of an
aircraft with engines running except as prescribed in the applicable aircraft instructions.
25, 200
Vehicles are prohibited within the Circle of Safety, a circular area extending _____ ft beyond the wing
tips, nose, and tail of an aircraft (except when the vehicle is used to service an aircraft).
25
All vehicles must approach parked aircraft...
with driver's side of the vehicle toward the aircraft
, When leaving a vehicle unattended on the parking ramp at night.....
ignition will be turned off and keys left in ignition, transmission placed in park (automatic) or reverse
(manual), parking brake set, parking lights/emergency flashers on
What is the maximum speed limit on the aircraft parking ramp? ______ ; what if within 25 feet of an
aircraft? _______
15 MPH; 5 MPH
What is the maximum speed limit on taxiways when well clear of aircraft and in good visibility?
15 MPH
What would you give right of way priority to while driving on the flight line?
If you are an emergency response vehicles responding to an emergency, taxiing aircraft or an aircraft
is being towed.
When approaching an aircraft at night, headlights will be...
turned off and parking lights/emergency flashers turned on until aircraft is out of range
What color are the lights used to outline taxiways?
blue
You notice that the INST (instrument) hold sign on taxiway foxtrot is lit. (Tower has turned it on due to
poor weather conditions—ceiling of 600' and visibility 1 statue mile). Does the lit sign mean anything
to you as a vehicle operator?
vehicle operator must request permission from the tower before proceeding beyond the INST hold
line to prevent interference with navigational aids used by arriving aircraft
To proceed beyond a double solid yellow line adjacent to two dashed yellow lines, painted across a
taxiway leading to the runway you must:
contact the control tower and obtain permission prior to proceeding
Vehicle operators intending to operate within the controlled movement area (CMA)
must____________
Establish two-way radio contact with tower and receive approval prior to entering any portion of the
CMA, use all installed vehicle lighting (headlights, emergency flashers and emergency rotating
beacons), and have a light gun placard or decal displayed in plain view of the driver.
A controlled movement area (CMA) violation that is a result of an unauthorized entry or erroneous
occupation of a runway or other surface used for takeoff and landing of aircraft, regardless of impact
on aircraft safety.
Runway incursion
What must you have to be an escort or part of a convoy?
escorts must have approved letter signed by Security Forces and Airfield Management
