Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Driving Practice Test

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• In reduced visibility weather, how should you adjust your driving?
• Where are zipper markings located?
• What distances must be maintained around aircraft with running jet engines?
• What is the typical maximum speed on California highways unless posted higher?
• What is the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)?
• What is the purpose of the SAFE Program at LAX?
• Which entities must be notified immediately of any accident involving an aircraft and vehicle/ground equipment?
• Which term describes the parts of the airfield designated for the surface maneuvering of aircraft to and from the runways and aircraft parking areas?
• What does the RAD ICON allow a badge holder to do?
• What is the maximum speed in the vicinity of a parked aircraft?
• All gates or access points must be closed by the user immediately after passage. Which action should be taken if an unsecured access point is observed open?
• Which statement best describes when plastic covers may be used on exterior portions of the airport?
• Who may issue lawful orders to individuals in restricted areas?
• What icons must the escorting party have on their SIDA Badge?
• Under emergency conditions and by orders of Airport Police Officers or Airfield Operations representatives, how may traffic be directed?
• When engines are running at high power during maintenance runs, taxi or takeoffs, what should vehicles do?
• What does SMGCS stand for?
• Where is it generally not allowed to park in relation to bus lanes and taxi zones?
• When must the Los Angeles Fire Department be notified in a fuel spill scenario?
• What is the maximum overall length for a tractor and its towed load (excluding fire vehicles), including load and bumpers, and how many LD-3 or LD-7 units may be towed?
• Which statement best describes the Aircraft Movement Area?
• ZIPPER markings on airport roads are located on all vehicle service roads that intersect what?
• If a vehicle becomes disabled on an active airport area, which statement is correct?
• What is the AOAFAM ICON used for?
• Who must comply with lawful orders in restricted areas?
• Ramp Areas are areas used by airport tenants for servicing and loading aircraft, located on the AOA directly adjacent to the terminal area. These areas are part of which security designation?
• When an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and sirens approaches, what should you do?
• What must you do when you see a yield sign?
• In the leftmost lane on multi-lane roads, what is the typical use?
• What should be done with any mail sack, package, or object found on ramp/apron/roadways?
• Under what conditions is turning right on a red light permitted in California?
• Where should a child under eight ride in most cases?
• Which statement about driving under an aircraft is correct?
• The area that requires continuous display of airport-approved identification is which area?
• Under which conditions may detouring or diversions be ordered?
• Which action is appropriate when driving on terminal ramps with respect to the wing tip clearance line?
• Under what condition should the fueling unit not be left unattended?
• Are magnetic or temporary identification panels permitted on vehicles operating in the Air Operations Area?
• What is the purpose of a hold short line on airport roadways?
• What is the purpose of bonding before fueling operations?
• If you reach a railroad crossing and you are required to stop, which statement is accurate?
• What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid on a wet road?
• Where should you turn in any mail sack or object found on ramp or apron areas?
• Under all conditions, which has right-of-way over all vehicle / ground equipment?
• When driving on the AOA, which of the following are required?
• What should you do if you are being tailgated?
• Which lane should you use to pass slower traffic, and what should you do after passing?
• If brakes fail, which sequence helps you stop safely?
• Who may direct or authorize the parking of aircraft or vehicles on an active taxiway area?
• What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line indicate?
• What must you do when a school bus has its red lights flashing?
• What is the typical school zone speed during posted hours?
• What is the primary purpose of Vehicle Service Roads on the AOA?
• Is a valid California license plate required for vehicles operating solely within the restricted area?
• What best describes Safety Areas around runways and taxiways at LAX?
• What does a red octagonal sign indicate?
• What does a solid white line between lanes indicate?
• Which area requires continuous display of airport-approved identification unless escorted?
• What is the California requirement for child safety seats for most children under eight?
• No employee may work or park adjacent to or on any active taxiway or runway without prior clearance from which office?
• Which icon is associated with aircraft towing and surface maneuvering?
• What does a No Right on Red sign prohibit?
• Where should child safety seats be installed for most children under eight?
• Restricted Areas include passenger and cargo loading ramps, hangar areas, runways, taxiways, and vehicle service roads.
• What should you do if another driver is aggressively honking at you?
• What is the 'dead man' fueling valve used for in fueling operations?
• If an authorized visitor does not have an LAX Security Badge, what must occur?
• What are the vehicle identification requirements for driving on the Air Operations Area (AOA)?
• What steps should you take if the accelerator sticks while driving?
• Is repairing, dismantling, or servicing vehicles or ground equipment allowed outside an approved area?
• What badge must all vehicle/ground equipment operators on the AOA obtain and display?
• What is the primary purpose of Safety Areas?
• When you approach a crosswalk and a pedestrian is present, what should you do?
• What does ATC ICON indicate about badge access?
• What is the purpose of the Restricted Area Driver Icon on the LAX Security Badge?
• How is the SMGCS acronym pronounced?
• Who is responsible for the safe loading and operation of the vehicle or ground equipment they drive?
• How should you use a two-way left-turn lane?
• How far should you park from a fire hydrant?
• What minimum clearance should you give a bicyclist when passing?
• What action is required immediately after any fuel spill?
• What is the minimum tread depth for tires in California?
• When driving on ramps or taxiways in terminal areas, drive to the outside of which line?
• What does a solid red arrow mean for turning?
• What does a 'hold short' line indicate on airport roadways?
• Permission to transport or store Class B explosives on airport property requires prior written permission from which entities?
• What are Taxiways?
• At no time shall speeds exceed that which is:
• Reversing or driving backwards is permitted under what condition?
• Which statement is correct about restricted-area vehicle identification?
• What is a Runway?
• How should you safely pass a cyclist sharing the road?
• Which statement correctly describes lighting requirements during night operations?
• What should you do if you miss your freeway exit?
• Under what conditions is SMGCS applied?
• Which vehicles must yield the right-of-way to LAWA operated buses?
• When a school bus has red lights flashing on a two-lane road, you must:
• Are placards permitted on vehicles driving on the Air Operations Area?
• Which action demonstrates defensive driving near airport roadways?
• Is it legal to speed up to pass a slower vehicle in a no-passing zone?
• Which statement correctly describes yielding at a sign?
• Vehicles or ground equipment stopped on active aircraft positions must be attended at all times. This means they must be attended:
• When you see a dashed white line between lanes, you may change lanes where it is safe. Which option best states this rule?
• What must you do when a school crossing guard signals you to stop?
• Sterile Areas are portions of public areas that lie between the pre-board passenger screening checkpoint and the aircraft boarding gates.
• Plastic covers may be used on exterior portions only to cover cargo pallets or containers that are completely netted. Which statement is true?
• Before operating an oxyacetylene torch, electric arc, or similar flame or spark-producing device on any active portion of the airport, what conditions must be met?
• In an accident on ramps where there is injury or death, which agency must the driver file an accident report with?
• What is the California Move Over law?
• All construction sites adjacent to active aircraft movement areas shall be delineated and lighted with which type of lights?
• The dead man fueling valve shall be held open...
• Airport vehicular traffic signs conform to the standards set by the:
• How far in advance should you signal before making a turn in California?
• If the driver's rear vision is obstructed for any reason, what should be done?
• A construction contractor vehicle authorized to operate in restricted areas may be required to display which flag?
• How should you handle oncoming glare at night?
• For fuel spills, which statement best describes the notification requirements?
• When signaling before a turn, what distance should you use in California?
• What is the correct approach to entering and navigating a roundabout?
• Who is authorized to inspect and declare a vehicle or equipment unfit for use on airport property?
• To which equipment must all vehicles yield the right-of-way?
• What is the general speed limit on many California residential streets unless posted otherwise?
• Which areas are included in the restricted area inside the perimeter security fence?
• The signage at the airport is designed to conform to the California Vehicle Code and may include extra signs to alert drivers to special conditions. This means signage is used to:
• Which organization exempts certain vehicles from displaying yearly restricted area decals or monthly airfield access permits?
• What rule should you use to maintain a safe following distance in normal driving conditions?
• Who is responsible for receiving found property on the ramp according to the policy described?
• If another vehicle approaches at night and you are using high beams, you should:
• What should you do before opening your door when parked on a traffic lane?
• When exiting a roundabout, you should:
• A permit to operate flame-producing devices on airport property must be on file with which agency?
• How far should you stop from a railroad crossing when required to stop?
• What does the basic speed law require?
• California law requires handheld cell phone use while driving to be:
• Who has the right of way at a roundabout?
• When you encounter pedestrians with a white cane or guide dog, what should you do?
• If the accelerator sticks while driving, which course of action is recommended?
• Who must not leave the fueling unit unattended during fueling operations?
• Which area is restricted and requires proper identification for access?
• Which statement about turning on a red arrow is true?
• When entering a freeway from an on-ramp, what is the correct procedure?
• What does a dashed white line between lanes indicate?
• What color background should markings have to enhance visibility on restricted-area vehicles?
• Which entities must be immediately informed in the event of an aircraft crash, fire, or emergency?
• How far should you park from a crosswalk or intersection?
• All persons entering the restricted area located inside the perimeter security fence shall wear a valid which badge?
• What operations does the ASM ICON authorize?
• Which vehicles are exempt from yielding to LAWA People Mover Buses?
• Why is motorized ground equipment not allowed under the wing tip during fueling?
• When driving through a school zone during posted hours, you should:
• What hazard is associated with wing-tip venting during fueling?
• What should you do on approaches to airport roadways as a general driver?
• Where should you stop when approaching a stop sign?
• What does the California seat belt law require for drivers and passengers?
• What is the primary purpose of Vehicle Service Road markings, including zipper markings?
• Restricted Areas are parts of the airport designated by the airport operator and posted for security reasons; these areas are part of the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA).
• Entry onto ramp areas from vehicle service roads must occur at what points?
• Public Areas are areas normally accessible to the general public, including the public portions of all ticketing, satellite and terminal buildings, parking lots and terminal roadways.
• Which agency assumes command of firefighting and rescue operations at an aircraft incident or accident?
• What is the maximum number of LD-3 size dollies allowed in any combination?
• Which statement best describes the three-second rule's purpose?
• Escorting vehicles must be authorized and registered by which organization to perform escorts, and what icons must the escorting party have on their SIDA Badge?
• The entity authorized to check on fire hazards or flammable conditions on airport property is:
• What minimum clearance should you maintain when passing a bicyclist on a two-lane road?
• Which statement about loading cargo on a vehicle is unlawful?
• In planning to park near a crosswalk or intersection, you should:
• Which badge provides access to Special Security Areas including aircraft movement areas?
• Plastic covers shall not be disposed of in exterior waste containers within airport boundaries. Which statement is true?
• How is Vehicle / Ground Equipment defined on the airfield?
• Which statement about washing vehicles and drainage is true?
• Which statement about passengers on vehicles not designed to carry passengers is true?
• The minimum safe operating distance for larger aircraft such as B-747, B-777 and A-380 is which distance?
• No vehicle shall be parked on the AOA unless secured against rolling by an engaged handbrake or an equally effective measure. Ignitions shall be switched off unless required for auxiliary functions.
• The speed limit on all vehicle service roads is:
• Where should you turn in found property on the ramp?
• Which statement about the three-second rule is accurate?
• Disabled vehicles shall not be left unattended on any active airport area.
• What is forbidden on all ramps and vehicle service roads of this airport unless in an assigned work area?
• What steps should you take if your brakes fail while driving?
• If a hazard or obstruction is discovered in the Air Operations Area, what action is required?
• The Aircraft Movement Area includes which description?
• You should not drive between an aircraft and its loading gate if what condition applies?
• Which of the following is the minimum tread depth allowed for tires in California?
• What must be clearly visible on restricted-area vehicles to indicate authorization?
• Is it generally legal to leave your engine running while parked?
• When can you use high-beam headlights?
• Which of the following statements about Class A explosives is correct?
• Where should children under eight years old ride in most cases?
• Which statement best describes parking in bus lanes or taxi-loading zones?
• Crossing an active runway requires permission from whom?
• Who has the right of way at a pedestrian crosswalk?
• Why must the aircraft and the fueling unit be bonded prior to fueling operations?
• On the AOA, which of the following is true about licensing and badges?
• When parking, what should you do with the engine?
• The 85-foot length limit for tractor and towed vehicle combinations applies with respect to all vehicles except which type?