Ottawa Airside Vehicle Operator's Program (AVOP) Practice Test

The key idea is to communicate with Ground in a way that clearly identifies who you are and exactly where you are, so Ground can issue a precise and safe taxi clearance. You should start by identifying yourself with your vehicle ID or call sign and your location, then request taxi clearance and be prepared to acknowledge ATC instructions. For example, you would say Ground, [vehicle ID], at [location], taxi. Ground will respond with the clearance and any required instructions, and you should acknowledge them. Saying only “Taxi” without identifying yourself won’t let Ground know which vehicle is requesting clearance, which can lead to confusion, miscommunication, or delays, especially on a busy apron. So the safest, most effective approach is to identify yourself, state your location, request taxi clearance, and then acknowledge the instructions you receive.