Airfield Quiz: Runway Safety Questions And Answers

20 Questions | By Catherinehalcomb | Updated: May 12, 2022 | Attempts: 332

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If you're looking for good practice test questions and answers related to runway safety, you've reached the right place. The below airfield quiz asks common questions related to runway safety. An airfield is an area where an aircraft takes off and lands. Do you know what things you must know if you're driving on the airfield? Quiz yourself today and get the answers. If you're in this field already or want to make a career, play the quiz now and assess your knowledge.

Questions and Answers

1.

What vehicles are not allowed on the airfield
- A.
  
  Riding bicycles
- B.
  
  Motorcycles
- C.
  
  Scooters
- D.
  
  All of the above
2.

How far does the circle of safety extend from an aircraft's nose, wing tips, and tail?
- A.
  
  10 ft
- B.
  
  15 ft
- C.
  
  5 ft
- D.
  
  20 ft
3.

"Clear" is a word NOT to be used by vehicle operators that have two-way radio contact with ATC.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Circle the most correct statement in regards to vehicle parking on the airfield
- A.
  
  Vehicles can be left unattended on the runways and taxiways
- B.
  
  Leave the vehicle in park (automatic transmission), unlocked doors, but take the keys with you
- C.
  
  When parking a vehicle with a manual transmission, place the vehicle in reverse, keep the doors unlocked and keys in the ignition
- D.
  
  Vehicles not equipped with an integral braking system do not require any additional actions
5.

With a valid AF IMT 483, what is the max amount of vehicles are you allowed to escort on the airfield?
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  4
- D.
  
  5
6.

What should you do if your vehicle becomes disabled on the airfield and you don't have a two way radio to alert ATC?
- A.
  
  Just leave the vehicle and wait for someone else to get it or move it
- B.
  
  Stay with the vehicle until the situation is resolved
- C.
  
  Activate emergency flashers and notify AMOPS, Tower, and MOCC via radio
- D.
  
  Both b and c
7.

The speed limit for general purpose vehicles transiting on a taxiway is
- A.
  
  37 mph/60 kph
- B.
  
  15 mph/35 kph
- C.
  
  25 mph/40 kph
- D.
  
  30 mph/48 kph
8.

While operating a vehicle you approach a sign with a red background and white legend. Define the type of sign and appropriate action to take.
- A.
  
  Location Sign. Hold position and proceed beyond the sign with ATCT approval only.
- B.
  
  Directional Sign. Hold position and proceed beyond the sign with ATCT approval only.
- C.
  
  Mandatory Sign. Hold position and proceed beyond the sign with ATCT approval only.
- D.
  
  Informational Sign. Hold position and proceed beyond the sign with ATCT approval only.
9.

When visibility is less than 100 feet (30 meters), what vehicles are allowed on the airfield
- A.
  
  Emergency response vehicles
- B.
  
  All vehicles
- C.
  
  Alert vehicles in direct support of ATO missions
- D.
  
  Both A & C
10.

What is the speed limit on the airfield when visibility is 300 meters (900 ft) or less?
- A.
  
  15 mph/24 kph
- B.
  
  10 mph/16 kph
- C.
  
  20 mph/32 kph
- D.
  
  5 mph/8 kph
11.

No vehicle will be driven within __ to the rear of any small aircraft, __ of any large aircraft with engines at idle power or about to start, and __ of any large aircraft with engines running above idle power.
- A.
  
  250, 350, 1050 feet
- B.
  
  250, 350, 1000 meters
- C.
  
  200, 300, 1000 feet
- D.
  
  200, 300, 1000 meters
12.

While operating a vehicle on taxiway Alpha, the ATCT announces helicopter operations are initiating between the South Ramp and Taxiway Alpha? Identify the appropriate action.
- A.
  
  Exit and remain clear of Taxiway Alpha between Taxiway Juliet 1 and the mid-field access road
- B.
  
  Proceed on Taxiway Alpha
- C.
  
  Stop, hold position on taxiway Alpha
- D.
  
  Remain on taxiway Alpha but travel no less than 50ft from rotors of aircraft
13.

When approaching an aircraft at night, what must you do?
- A.
  
  Turn on high beams and activate parking lights
- B.
  
  Turn off all lights and continue driving
- C.
  
  Turn off headlights and active parking lights
- D.
  
  None of the above
14.

At minimum, all vehicles that operate on the airfield will contain the following visual aid(s)
- A.
  
  Airfield Diagram
- B.
  
  AFVA 11-240
- C.
  
  AFVA 13-222 and Al Udeid Hot Spots
- D.
  
  All of the above
15.

A runway incursion is a CMAV event that involves 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
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

Who is responsible for initial issue of Airfield Driver's Licenses/IMT 483s?
- A.
  
  Airfield Management
- B.
  
  Tower
- C.
  
  Unit ADPMs
- D.
  
  BDOC/Security Forces
17.

In an emergency response situation, the Senior Fire Officer requests your agency's assistance on the runway. What agency must you make radio contact with first to receive approval onto the runway?
- A.
  
  Aircraft Management
- B.
  
  Air Traffic Control Tower
- C.
  
  Flight Safety
- D.
  
  Maintenance Operations Control Center
18.

__ designate a boundary intended to protect the runway environment and require ATC approval to cross
- A.
  
  INST Hold position line
- B.
  
  VFR Hold line
- C.
  
  Mandatory marking
- D.
  
  FOD check point marking
19.

The controlled movement area includes 16L/34R, 16R/34L, the overruns, the area in between the runways, any place within 100ft of runway 16L/34R and its overruns, and any place within 300ft of runway 16R/34L and its overruns
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

Which best describes a location sign?
- A.
  
  Red background and white letters
- B.
  
  Yellow background and black letters
- C.
  
  Black background with yellow letters
- D.
  
  White background and yellow letters