Which action should you take at a taxiway intersection near an active runway if ATC has not issued explicit clearance to cross?

Which action should you take at a taxiway intersection near an active runway if ATC has not issued explicit clearance to cross?

• A. Slow, look for aircraft, yield as directed by ATC, and cross only with clearance.
• B. Accelerate to pass quickly
• C. Ignore ATC
• D. Stop and wait indefinitely

Answer: (A)

Crossing a taxiway intersection near an active runway requires explicit clearance from ATC. You must slow down, scan for any approaching aircraft, and yield to them as ATC directs. You should only cross after you have received clearance, ensuring proper separation and safe sequencing of traffic. Accelerating to beat traffic is unsafe and violates procedures, and ignoring ATC is not allowed. Waiting indefinitely without clearance isn’t appropriate—you should stop short and await explicit instructions from ATC before crossing.

Crossing a taxiway intersection near an active runway requires explicit clearance from ATC. You must slow down, scan for any approaching aircraft, and yield to them as ATC directs. You should only cross after you have received clearance, ensuring proper separation and safe sequencing of traffic. Accelerating to beat traffic is unsafe and violates procedures, and ignoring ATC is not allowed. Waiting indefinitely without clearance isn’t appropriate—you should stop short and await explicit instructions from ATC before crossing.