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ANNUAL DRIVER'S TRAINING
Everyone who has access to operate a motor vehicle inside the airport perimeter fence must complete applicable airport driver's training and knowledge tests at least once annually. Drivers who need access to the hangar and ramp areas only (the non-movement areas) may complete the test on-line. The test typically takes about 10 minutes to complete. (If your job requires that you drive on the movement areas--taxiways and runways--you must come to the airport office to complete that test.)
After completing this multiple choice test, you will be asked to send an e-mail to airport administration to document your successful completion of the training. Don't forget to send the e-mail. If documentation of your training is not on file, your driving privileges may be revoked.
Before beginning the test, please scroll down and read-on to review our rules and regulations for operating motor vehicles on the airport:
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No person shall operate motorized equipment of any kind on the Airport without a valid Operator’s License and prior permission from the Airport Director.
A card to operate the electronic gate controlling access to ramp areas and a "Ramp Access" windshield decal may be obtained provided:
1. Airport management considers access to be necessary or required.
2. Requester supplies a copy of current vehicle liability insurance (the declaration sheet that shows the amount of coverage) for any and all vehicles they drive onto ramp areas. Minimum liability coverages are as follows:
a. $250,000 Per Person
b. $500,000 Per Accident
c. $100,000 Property Liability Per Accident, or
d. $500,000 Combined liability limit3. Approved card holders must keep the liability insurance records current at all times. Failure to do so shall result in their gate card(s) being invalidated.
4. Card holders are not to pass their gate card to any other person to use. Violation of this provision will result in the gate card(s) being invalidated.
Any violation of any provision of the rules contained in this section will result in the violator’s gate card(s) being invalidated.5. A security fee of $25 shall be assessed for each card issued. "Ramp Access" decals are provided for each vehicle at no cost.
Rules of Operation
1. No person shall, while on ramps, taxiways or other active aircraft areas:
A. Operate a motor vehicle in a reckless or negligent manner.
B. Operate a motor vehicle on a ramp or congested area at a speed in excess of 10 MPH.
C. Fail to give proper signals.
D. Fail to obey posted directions or other traffic signs.
E. Operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating beverages or narcotics.
F. Operate a motor vehicle while carrying more passengers than that for which the vehicle was designated, or, while any occupant thereof is riding outside the body of that vehicle, or, with arms or legs protruding therefrom.
G. Park so as to block or obstruct any entrance, fire gate, or hangar.
H . Vehicular and pedestrian traffic shall, at all times, yield the right of way to aircraft.
I . Vehicular and pedestrian traffic shall, at all times, pass to the rear of taxiing aircraft or aircraft on which the propeller is turning. Use caution to avoid propellor or jet blast.
2. All vehicles authorized to operate on taxiways and runways shall:
A. Have constant radio communication with ground control operators, or, be escorted by a vehicle with ground control communication.
B. Receive permission from ground control operators before entering or moving from place to place on any taxiway or runway. Unauthorized entry is a Class C Misdemeanor, punishable by fine.
C. Have an amber or white rotating or flashing beacon on top of said vehicle, or, be escorted by a vehicle so equipped.
D. When parking adjacent to a runway shall park at a distance of at least 100 feet to the outside of the runway lights.
E. Between the hours of sunset and sunrise, have operating headlights and taillights visible for at least 500 feet. Operators must avoid shining their headlights toward operating aircraft or active landing areas to prevent creating landing illusions or blinding pilots.
3. Parking
A. No person shall park a motor vehicle:
i) In any area other than those specifically established for parking.
ii) In parking areas other than in positions designated by marked lines or posted signs.
iii) Adjacent to, or in front of T-Hangars.
iv) Hangar tenants shall park their vehicles in designated parking areas or inside their respective hangars only.
v) Airport management is authorized to tow, otherwise move, or immobilize vehicles parked in violation of published rules or posted signs. Such movement or immobilization shall be at the expense of the owner, and airport management assumes no liability for any damage arising from said movement.
4. Vehicle and Aircraft Repair--In order to protect the general use areas of the airport, and prevent encroachment upon the rights of users, no owner or other person shall clean or make repairs to vehicles or aircraft anywhere other than in areas designated for that purpose.
5. Tampering--Except as otherwise provided, no person, other than the owner, shall move, interfere or tamper with any motor vehicle or aircraft, or put into motion, take or use any part therefrom, without the permission of the owner, or satisfactory evidence of the right to do so duly presented to Airport management.
6. Ground Transportation--No vehicle or aircraft for hire shall load or unload materials or passengers at any place other than areas designated by airport management.
7. Violations--Violations of any of the above rules and regulations can result in the offenders gate card(s) being invalidated and ramp access privileges revoked.
If you would like additional information or if you will be driving on the movement areas controlled by the control tower, we suggest you review a portion of FAA Advisory Circular 150/5210-20, available in pdf format by clicking here.
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BEGIN YOUR TEST, CLICK HERE FOR THE FIRST OF TEN QUESTIONS.