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Safe Driving on the Airport Surface  \nFAA Guide to Ground Vehicle Operations  \nIntroduction  \nFAA Guide to Ground Vehicle Operations  \nIntroduction  \nTraffic levels rise, airports expand, surface routes change, and you, the vehicle driver, are expected to understand how to safely move about the airport . Besides learning about the different movement areas on the airport, the added combination of changes in weather, time of day and amount of aircraft traffic makes the risk of error higher than ever.  \nRunway incursions are a serious safety concern and significantly impact safe operations at any airport . Incursions, which  \nalso can occur on taxiways although not considered runway incursions, have involved air carrier aircraft, military planes, general aviation aircraft, air traffic controllers, ground vehicles and pedestrians.  \nA Runway Incursion (RI) is defined as any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and takeoff of aircraft. There are three types of RIs: Operational Errors (OE), Pilot Deviations (PD) and Vehicle/Pedestrian Deviations (V/PD) .  \nOperational Errors involve air traffic control (ATC) and Pilot Deviations typically involve an airman's mistake. A V/PD occurs when a vehicle or pedestrian has entered the runway safety area without authorization from air traffic control. Annually, V/PD's comprise approximately 20% of total runway incursions.  \nThe information presented in this brochure is focused on helping to inform and educate vehicle drivers about the various signs, lights, markings, phraseology and other procedures utilized in an airport environment . Listed below are some basic things to remember and practice before operating a vehicle on the airport:  \n􀀴 Review and understand airfield signage and markings.  \n􀀴 Review the most up-to-date airport diagram prior to moving the vehicle. Have the airport diagram out and available for immediate reference while driving in the operational area.  \n􀀴 Review current airfield information for any taxiway closures, runway closures, construction activity or other surface risks.  \n􀀴 Ensure appropriate vehicle lights (high beams, flashers, beacons and strobes) are operational prior to driving on the airport surface. Flashers and beacons help ATC, aircrews and other operators see vehicles in the movement area, especially during periods of reduced visibility and at night.  \n􀀴 Use service roads whenever possible to minimize time spent on taxiways and runways.  \n􀀴 During radio transmissions, use proper aviation phraseology and speak in a clear, concise manner.  \n􀀴 Copy your clearance and review the assigned route. 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