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AVOP YUL Certification Exam Prep | 2025 Study
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Vehicle Operator’s Permit—Written & Practical
type D/A permit
means a type of airside vehicle operator's permit which authorizes the holder thereof to operate a
vehicle on the airport aprons and roadways named on the permit, with the exception of
manoeuvring areas
an airside vehicle operator's permit which authorizes the holder to operate a vehicle on the
airport aprons and roadways set out thereon, but not in the manoeuvring area.
type D/A (R) permit
means a type of Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit (AVOP) which authorizes the holder thereof to
operate a vehicle on the apron for the company identified on the permit and within the vehicle
corridors bounded by traffic signs along the terminal building
a restricted airside vehicle operator's permit which authorizes the holder to operate a vehicle only
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on the apron for the company for which the permit was issued or in the baggage sorting area.
This permit prohibits the holder from operating anywhere else in the movement area.
vehicle corridor
means an exterior roadway bordered by parallel white lines painted on the apron surface and
designed to guide vehicle operators
vehicle locator transmitter (VTL)
means the transmitter installed on the roof of the vehicle that emits a signal allowing to locate its
exact position on the airport movement area and which displays its call sign on
radar screens
vice president, airport operations and air service development
means the person appointed to this position by ADM management or a duly authorized
representative thereof
warning device
in the case of emergency vehicles, means a siren which may be accompanied by a flashing red
light and, in the case of electric golf cart-type vehicles used to transport mobility-impaired
individuals, means a horn or amber rotating or flashing light
When operating a vehicle in a restricted area, the operator shall, upon request from a
member of Airport Patrol, what is provided?
a) allairsidevehicleoperator'spermitsissuedbyvirtuehereof;
b) his/hervalidprovincialdriver'slicence;
c) his/her restricted radiotelephone operator's certificate;
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d) theprovincialvehicleregistrationcertificate;
e) his/hersecuritycomponents.
10km/h
baggage room corridors
20km/h
air canada cargo area
40km/h
vehicle corridors on the apron
70km/h
on perimeter roadways
What is the order of right of way for vehicles within the airport movement area
a) aircraft;
b) emergency vehicles with requisite emergency warning devices on and operating;
c) passenger transfer vehicles (PTVs);
d) vehiclestowingaircraft;
e) snowclearingvehiclesandequipment;
f) pedestrians; and,
g) servicevehicles.
Whenever a PTV or aircraft with engines running is being pushed back, vehicle operators
shall:
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a) stop his vehicle corridor and yield to the PTV or aircraft. This does not apply if a signaller
gives permission to circulate or if the aircraft wheel chocks are in place;
b) yield to the aircraft and PTV being pushed back at all times.
Road 630 connects the main apron to the NPS-V Echo and imposes a speed limit of 70km/h.
The ground control unit controls vehicle traffic on this road by means red traffic lights
placed in pairs at each intersection in both directions. Control is conducted in the following
manner:
a) flashing red lights indicate to the vehicle operator to come to a complete stop at the
corresponding stop line to ensure that there is no aircraft or vehicle traffic on either side before
proceeding.
b) solid red lights indicate to the vehicle operator to come to a complete stop at the
corresponding stop line and wait until the red lights begin to flash. When lights are flashing, the
operator shall make certain that there is not aircraft of vehicle traffic on either side before
proceeding.
c) it is not necessary to communicate by radio with the group control to circulate on road 630 and
cross alpha and alpha 4 taxiways. the same principle applies for reverse flow traffic.
d) in addition to the two sets pf red lights, two signs which read "630 CLOSED" are installed at
each of the road 630. when there two signs are lit, it is forbidden to use road 630. two separate
instances require activation of there signs, namely whenever the low visibility operations plan is
in force or whoever runway 10/28 is in use.
e) making a U-turn or an unauthorized complete stop on road 630 is prohibited, if a driver is
required to stop his vehicle he much contact the control tower for permission.
Any operator of an electric vehicle involved in an incident/accident shall:
AVOP YUL Certification Exam Prep | 2025 Study
Guide + Verified Q&A
Essential Exam Prep for Mastering the YUL Airside
Vehicle Operator’s Permit—Written & Practical
type D/A permit
means a type of airside vehicle operator's permit which authorizes the holder thereof to operate a
vehicle on the airport aprons and roadways named on the permit, with the exception of
manoeuvring areas
an airside vehicle operator's permit which authorizes the holder to operate a vehicle on the
airport aprons and roadways set out thereon, but not in the manoeuvring area.
type D/A (R) permit
means a type of Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit (AVOP) which authorizes the holder thereof to
operate a vehicle on the apron for the company identified on the permit and within the vehicle
corridors bounded by traffic signs along the terminal building
a restricted airside vehicle operator's permit which authorizes the holder to operate a vehicle only
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on the apron for the company for which the permit was issued or in the baggage sorting area.
This permit prohibits the holder from operating anywhere else in the movement area.
vehicle corridor
means an exterior roadway bordered by parallel white lines painted on the apron surface and
designed to guide vehicle operators
vehicle locator transmitter (VTL)
means the transmitter installed on the roof of the vehicle that emits a signal allowing to locate its
exact position on the airport movement area and which displays its call sign on
radar screens
vice president, airport operations and air service development
means the person appointed to this position by ADM management or a duly authorized
representative thereof
warning device
in the case of emergency vehicles, means a siren which may be accompanied by a flashing red
light and, in the case of electric golf cart-type vehicles used to transport mobility-impaired
individuals, means a horn or amber rotating or flashing light
When operating a vehicle in a restricted area, the operator shall, upon request from a
member of Airport Patrol, what is provided?
a) allairsidevehicleoperator'spermitsissuedbyvirtuehereof;
b) his/hervalidprovincialdriver'slicence;
c) his/her restricted radiotelephone operator's certificate;
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d) theprovincialvehicleregistrationcertificate;
e) his/hersecuritycomponents.
10km/h
baggage room corridors
20km/h
air canada cargo area
40km/h
vehicle corridors on the apron
70km/h
on perimeter roadways
What is the order of right of way for vehicles within the airport movement area
a) aircraft;
b) emergency vehicles with requisite emergency warning devices on and operating;
c) passenger transfer vehicles (PTVs);
d) vehiclestowingaircraft;
e) snowclearingvehiclesandequipment;
f) pedestrians; and,
g) servicevehicles.
Whenever a PTV or aircraft with engines running is being pushed back, vehicle operators
shall:
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a) stop his vehicle corridor and yield to the PTV or aircraft. This does not apply if a signaller
gives permission to circulate or if the aircraft wheel chocks are in place;
b) yield to the aircraft and PTV being pushed back at all times.
Road 630 connects the main apron to the NPS-V Echo and imposes a speed limit of 70km/h.
The ground control unit controls vehicle traffic on this road by means red traffic lights
placed in pairs at each intersection in both directions. Control is conducted in the following
manner:
a) flashing red lights indicate to the vehicle operator to come to a complete stop at the
corresponding stop line to ensure that there is no aircraft or vehicle traffic on either side before
proceeding.
b) solid red lights indicate to the vehicle operator to come to a complete stop at the
corresponding stop line and wait until the red lights begin to flash. When lights are flashing, the
operator shall make certain that there is not aircraft of vehicle traffic on either side before
proceeding.
c) it is not necessary to communicate by radio with the group control to circulate on road 630 and
cross alpha and alpha 4 taxiways. the same principle applies for reverse flow traffic.
d) in addition to the two sets pf red lights, two signs which read "630 CLOSED" are installed at
each of the road 630. when there two signs are lit, it is forbidden to use road 630. two separate
instances require activation of there signs, namely whenever the low visibility operations plan is
in force or whoever runway 10/28 is in use.
e) making a U-turn or an unauthorized complete stop on road 630 is prohibited, if a driver is
required to stop his vehicle he much contact the control tower for permission.
Any operator of an electric vehicle involved in an incident/accident shall:
