O'Hare Driving Test

FOO

Foreign Object Debris

Foreign Object Debris

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

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

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

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

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?

Every 2 years

Individuals requesting driving privileges at an airport must have a valid drivers license.

True

Movement Areas

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

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?

FAA

Category D Severity

Least serious- Little to no chance of collision but meets the definition of a runway incursion.

Category C Severity

Separation decreases but there is ample time and distance to avoid a potential collision.

Category B Severity

Separation decreases and there is a significant potential for collision.

Category A Severity

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 ____ ________

National concern

Aviation improvement

No aircraft, ground motor vehicle or pedestrian may enter onto a runway without receiving a specific clearance to do so by the ___ ____ ___ ____ _____

FAA Airport Traffic Control Tower

Only ___ ____ ___ _____ _____ can give the authorization for entry onto a runway

FAA Air Traffic Control Personnel

No person operating ground motor vehicle on a ramp, other than the operator of an aircraft- servicing vehicle will pass within _____ of a parked aircraft

20 feet

When an aircraft is being loaded/ unloaded at ground level, vehicles will not pass such an aircraft or terminal concourses while passengers are enplaning or deplaning.

True

Ground Motor vehicles traveling on the terminal ramps will use the designated service roads within the zipper markings whenever possible and when driving between gate positions requires passing through more than one vacant position

True

drivers must exercise ___ ____ when passing directly from one gate position to an adjoining one.

due caution

Ground Motor Vehicles may not stop, stand, or park closer than _____ from a fuel spill.

100 feet

________ drive through a fuel spill

NEVER

At O'Hare all ground motor vehicles will operate at a speed not to exceed _____ while traversing the ramp areas

20 mph

At O'Hare the speed limit is ______ unless otherwise posted

30 mph

_____ ____ attempt to cross taxiways if there is a vehicle in front of you that may be forced to stop in the island.

DO NOT

The ___ ____ ___ _____ is responsible for determining when to start the taxiway crossing. The operator will ___ ___ _______ for failure to adhere to these regulations.

Ground Motor Vehicle Operator

be held accountable

You must stop before crossing any ___ ____

service roads

Air Traffic Control Tower Light Gun Signals

The ATCT light gun signal is used in addition to radio communication as in the event of a radio failure or as emergency communication to a Ground Vehicle driver and to communication with aircraft.

Steady Red Light =

Stop

Flashing Red Light =

Immediately clear the runway or taxiway

Zipper Markings

Do not cross, declares the boundary of a service road

Red sign with white lettering

Denotes entrance to runway from taxiway

White Lights

Indicate Runway

Blue Lights

Indicate Taxiway

Amber Lights

Indicate a crossroad that provides authorized vehicle access across taxiways

Smoking on the AOA or anywhere within _____ of an aircraft or fuel carrier is strictly prohibited

100 feet

Smoking within the ___ ____ is prohibited except at designated smoking areas approved by the commissioner

secured perimeter

Ground Motor Vehicle Lights - All headlights and taillights must be illuminated and of sufficient brilliance to ensure safe driving between ___ and _____. The lights must be on ___ ___ ____ when passing through poorly lighted areas and during periods of low visibility.

Sunrise and Sunset

at all times

All ground motor vehicles must have an __ ___ which provides the driver with unobstructed 360 degree visibility, unless the vehicle is equipped with at least one rear-view mirror that is adjusted so the operator has a clear view of the road behind for a distance of at least _____.

open cab

200 feet

Fuel vehicles must be _____ apart from other vehicles and _____ from any structure.

10 feet

50 feet

All ground motor vehicle operators must yield the right of way to an ____ ____ ____ or ____ _______.

Aircraft in motion or an emergency vehicle

No person will stand or park a ground motor vehicle or other equipment on the _____ ____ or in any building not designated by the ____.

airfield ramp area

CDA

No person will stand or park a ground motor vehicle or other equipment within ______ of any fire hydrant or other fuel shut off switches.

15 feet

If involved in an accident that must be reported you must provide a full written report to the ___ ___ ____ within ______.

Aviation Safety Office

24 hours

No person will operate a ground motor vehicle unless the vehicle is clearly marked with company name, logo and is numerically marked with numbers no less than____ high on the top and no less than ____ high on the sides

12 inches

6 inches