O'Hare Badge Test Flashcards

Speed Limits and Distances

• 5 mph: Speed for travel in depressed roadways, bag rooms, and near aircraft.
• 20 mph: Speed while traversing or driving on the ramp.
• 30 mph: Overall speed limit at O'Hare International Airport.
• 10 ft: Distance required to park away from security fences and between fueled trucks.
• 15 ft: Minimum distance to park away from fire hydrants.
• 20 ft: Distance to keep when driving from parked aircraft.
• 50 ft: Required parking distance for fuel trucks away from buildings.
• 100 ft: Distance to park away in case of fuel spills.
• 150 ft: Distance to maintain away from snow blowers and snow plows.

Lighting and Areas

• White lights denote runways.
• Blue lights indicate taxiways.
• Amber lights are used for service roads.
• Airfield Operation Area (AOA) includes ramps, service roads, taxiways, and runways.
• Movement areas are managed by Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and consist of runways and taxiways.
• Non-movement areas include ramps and service roads not controlled by ATCT.

Emergency and Reporting

• Emergency contact number is 773 894 9111.
• Individuals liable for fines may result in reimbursement to the city for violations, potentially leading to badge revocation.

Runway Incursions

• Defined as any event that creates a collision hazard on the airport involving aircraft, vehicles, persons, or objects.
• Four categories: Operations, Pilots, Vehicle, Miscellaneous.

Traffic Control Signals

• ATCT uses light gun signals for communication with uncontactable drivers or aircraft.

Safety Protocols

• Foreign Objects and Debris (FOD) must be removed from non-movement areas; littering is prohibited.
• Depressed roadways are designated for tugs, tractors, and emergency equipment only.
• Fishtailing refers to excessive side-to-side movement of towed equipment.

Vehicle Regulations

• Ground vehicle lights must be on from sunset to sunrise or in low visibility areas.
• Drivers must test brakes before engaging with aircraft to prevent collision.
• Parking brakes are essential for unattended vehicles.
• Open cab vehicles must provide unobstructed 360° visibility.
• A minimum of one rear view mirror is required, ensuring a view of 200 ft behind.
• Horns on ground vehicles must be audible from 200 ft away.
• Slow-moving vehicles must be marked with fluorescent signs on both sides and rear.

Operational Restrictions

• Be cautious of structural clearances while operating equipment in terminal areas.
• Disabled vehicles must not obstruct movement areas.
• Fuel transportation vehicles cannot traverse concourse underpasses or terminal buildings.
• Double solid lines signify no passing zones on service roads.
• Driving on runways or taxiways is prohibited unless specific conditions are met, such as crossing at designated service road points or emergency vehicle operations.
• Zipper markings indicate service road boundaries; crossing is forbidden.

Signal Interpretation

• Steady red light: Required to stop.
• Flashing red light: Immediate clearing of runway or taxiway is necessary.
• Flashing white light: Return to the starting point.