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Airport operationsQuestion 235 of 934

A pilot exits the runway after landing. All parts of the airplane have crossed the runway holding position markings. What next?

  1. Stop on the markings and shut down the engine
  2. Taxi to the ramp at once
  3. Hold, unless ATC gives further instructions
  4. Turn back toward the runway to check for traffic
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Correct answer: Hold, unless ATC gives further instructions

After all parts cross the holding position markings, the pilot must hold unless ATC gives further instructions.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 14: Airport Operations — Pre-Landing, Landing, and After-Landing, page 370

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026