O'Hare Driving Test | 2023/24
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
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