AUTHORITY TO DRIVE AIRSIDE (ADA)
THEORY TEST
Instructions
Please select which ADA category you are applying for:
CAT 2
Questions 1-20. A pass is 18/20
CAT 3
Questions 1-30. A pass is 28/30
Circle the letter that corresponds to the answer that you think is correct.
Questions 1 - 10 MUST be answered correctly.
Name
Company
Result
1.
Pass / Fail
An Authority to Use Airside (AUA) permit, affixed to the vehicle
A rotating or flashing beacon, visible 360 degrees around the vehicle.
Logo which identifies the Operator of the vehicle (if a company)
All of the above
The speed limit within 15 metres of an aircraft is
a.
b.
c.
d.
4.
Stay clear as the engines are running or about to be started
Approach the aircraft from the front
Ignore the beacons
None of the above
A vehicle approved to operate on the airside must have
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
Marked By
When an aircraft has its beacons flashing or propellers are in motion you
must
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
Date
25 km/h
20 km/h
10 km/h
5 km/h
In what areas are the holders of a Category 2 ADA only authorised to drive
an unescorted approved vehicle
a.
b.
c.
d.
On all movement areas
On the manoeuvring area
On all aprons and perimeter roads
All of the above
Bankstown Airport Limited ABN 50 083 058 637
Camden Airport Limited ABN 23 083 056 464
PO Box 6450
Wetherill Park NSW 1851
Tel: 02 9796 2300 | Fax: 9791 0230
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5.
What colour are Unserviceability markers
a.
b.
c.
d.
6.
If an aircraft is moving on an apron or taxiway you must
a.
b.
c.
d.
7.
20 km/h
30 km/h
40 km/h
60 km/h
Taxiway centre lines are marked by
a.
b.
c.
d.
11.
3 metres
5 metres
10 metres
15 metres
The speed limit on perimeter roads is
a.
b.
c.
d.
10.
60 km/h
35 km/h
15 km/h
25 km/h
You must not drive within ___ metres of an aircraft except when required
for servicing of the aircraft
a.
b.
c.
d.
9.
Give way to moving aircraft
Give way only if the pilot hasn’t seen you
Give way only if the aircraft is on your left
Give way only if the aircraft is on your right
What is the speed limit on aprons and taxiways
a.
b.
c.
d.
8.
Blue
Orange
Red and white
Yellow
Broken yellow line extending from the taxiway
Solid yellow line extending along the taxiway
Broken red line
Green lights
Accidents occurring airside must be reported immediately to the BAL/CAL
Operations Officer where there is
a.
b.
c.
d.
Damage to BAL/CAL property
Property damage equalling or exceeding $1,000
Personal injury caused
All of the above
Bankstown Airport Limited ABN 50 083 058 637
Camden Airport Limited ABN 23 083 056 464
PO Box 6450
Wetherill Park NSW 1851
Tel: 02 9796 2300 | Fax: 9791 0230
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12.
Taxiway edges are marked by
a.
b.
c.
d.
13.
If your State or Territory Licence is cancelled at any time whilst you hold an
ADA you must
a.
b.
c.
d.
14.
On the passenger side of the windscreen
In a holder facing outward on the front of a vehicle with no windscreen
On the right hand side of the windscreen
Either a, b, c.
Helicopter apron edges are marked with
a.
b.
c.
d.
18.
Notify BAL\CAL immediately and organise to have it moved
Push the vehicle off to the side and leave it
Lock the vehicle and get help to move it
Do nothing and hope no one notices
An Authority to Use Airside must be displayed
a.
b.
c.
d.
17.
Your Authority to Use Airside (AUA)
Your current State/Territory Drivers Licence
Your Authority to Drive Airside
All of the above
If your vehicle becomes immobilised on an apron, other than in a
designated parking area, you must
a.
b.
c.
d.
16.
Stop driving immediately and surrender your ADA within 48 hours
Notify your vehicle operator only
Notify the Airport Reporting Officer
Do nothing; it does not affect the Authority to Drive airside
When driving airside if requested by an authorised BAL\CAL officer you
must produce
a.
b.
c.
d.
15.
Broken yellow lines
Solid white lines
Solid double yellow lines or yellow cones
All of the above
Red and White cones
Yellow cones
Blue cones
White gable markings
Parking limit lines are marked by
a.
b.
c.
d.
Broken white lines
Continuous yellow lines either side of a continuous red line
Broken yellow lines
Broken red lines
Bankstown Airport Limited ABN 50 083 058 637
Camden Airport Limited ABN 23 083 056 464
PO Box 6450
Wetherill Park NSW 1851
Tel: 02 9796 2300 | Fax: 9791 0230
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19.
You may only drive Airside at night in a vehicle which does not meet the
required lighting specifications if
a.
b.
c.
d.
20.
You are under the supervision of a vehicle which does
You have permission from your company
You have a current Airside vehicle permit
You will be Airside for less than 15 minutes
If driving Airside at night you must have
a.
b.
c.
d.
Headlights dipped and tail lights operating
A 360º rotating beacon operating
High beam on so you are seen
Both A & b
To obtain a Category 3 ADA please continue to answer the following questions and complete
the diagram attached.
21.
What is the name of the taxiways that is only be driven while you have an
aircraft on tow?
a.
b.
c.
d.
22.
Runway holding points are identified at night by
a.
b.
c.
d.
23.
Green lights on the edges
Blue lights on the edges
Yellow lights across the taxiway
Red lights on the edges
What is referred to as the ‘Manoeuvring Area?’
a.
b.
c.
d.
24.
TWY ‘E’ (between TWY ‘F’ AND TWY ‘J’)
TWY ‘W’
TWY ‘B’
Answers A and C.
The Aprons
The Taxiways
The Runways
That part of the airport used for take-off, landing and taxiing of Aircraft
excluding aprons
You may not drive on the manoeuvring area unless:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Your vehicle is equipped with a radio capable of 2 way communication with
ATC and you have received permission from the Tower to enter the
manoeuvring area
You hold an Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator Certificate of Proficiency
You are under the Supervision of a vehicle which meets both a. and b.
Both a. and b. OR c.
Bankstown Airport Limited ABN 50 083 058 637
Camden Airport Limited ABN 23 083 056 464
PO Box 6450
Wetherill Park NSW 1851
Tel: 02 9796 2300 | Fax: 9791 0230
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25.
If directed by ATC to “Hold short” you should
a.
b.
c.
d.
26.
You are driving on a taxiway when you notice ATC displaying a red flashing
light. This indicates
a.
b.
c.
d.
27.
Turn your vehicles stereo off.
Have a flashing beacon operating
Establish radio contact with the Tower
All of the above
When driving Airside at night you must
a.
b.
c.
d.
30.
You now have permission to move on the taxiway
You must vacate the taxiway immediately
Stop immediately
Move to the manoeuvring area
Before proceeding onto the manoeuvring area you must
a.
b.
c.
d.
29.
Permission to enter taxiway
Move off the taxiway immediately and watch for Aircraft
Stop immediately
Permission to cross runway or to move on a taxiway
Immediately after ATC has displayed red flashing lights, you notice the
flashes are now green
a.
b.
c.
d.
28.
Continue with caution
Stop, check for planes then continue
Stop short of the taxiway and acknowledge message from the tower. Then
await permission from the Tower to continue
None of the above
Have headlights dipped and tail lights operating
Have a 360 deg visibility flashing beacon operating
Have high beam on so you are seen
Both A & B
Please complete the attached diagram showing
designations
all RWY and TWY
Diagram is to be 100% correct
Bankstown Airport Limited ABN 50 083 058 637
Camden Airport Limited ABN 23 083 056 464
PO Box 6450
Wetherill Park NSW 1851
Tel: 02 9796 2300 | Fax: 9791 0230