Which statement best describes the clearance to cross taxiways on the way to a takeoff runway?

Which statement best describes the clearance to cross taxiways on the way to a takeoff runway?

• A. All taxiways may be crossed
• B. Taxiways adjacent to the runway may be crossed
• C. Taxiways that intersect the taxi route may be crossed
• D. None may be crossed

Answer: (C)

When taxiing to a takeoff runway, you’re cleared to cross only those taxiways that actually intersect your taxi route. This way ATC can ensure there’s no conflicting traffic on the path you’re taking. You would cross at the intersection points along your route after receiving explicit clearance. Taxiways that don’t intersect your path aren’t cleared for crossing unless ATC provides a separate instruction, and crossing every taxiway or only those adjacent to the runway isn’t how the clearance is typically handled. So the allowed crossings are limited to the taxiways that intersect your route.

When taxiing to a takeoff runway, you’re cleared to cross only those taxiways that actually intersect your taxi route. This way ATC can ensure there’s no conflicting traffic on the path you’re taking. You would cross at the intersection points along your route after receiving explicit clearance. Taxiways that don’t intersect your path aren’t cleared for crossing unless ATC provides a separate instruction, and crossing every taxiway or only those adjacent to the runway isn’t how the clearance is typically handled. So the allowed crossings are limited to the taxiways that intersect your route.