You should not drive between an aircraft and its loading gate if what condition applies?

• A. Passengers are using the walkways between such gate and aircraft
• B. The aircraft is on the move
• C. It is daytime
• D. The gate is closed

Answer: (A)

Safety hinges on pedestrian presence in gate areas. When passengers are using the walkways between the gate and the aircraft, there’s active foot traffic in the same space where vehicles might travel. Driving there can endanger people boarding or deplaning, and other ground equipment can move unexpectedly. The safe choice is to avoid that area until the walkway is clear and it’s safe to proceed.

The other conditions don’t directly address the immediate risk to people in that narrow zone: daylight vs. darkness doesn’t remove the hazard, the aircraft being on the move isn’t the usual gate scenario, and a closed gate doesn’t guarantee that pedestrians aren’t using the walkways.