What should drivers look for in terms of signals from the Air Traffic Control?

Drivers operating on the airside at YVR must prioritize visual cues, such as lights and flags, provided by Air Traffic Control (ATC). These visual indicators are critical as they convey important operational commands that help ensure safety and efficient coordination in an environment where communication is essential.

The use of lights, such as different colored signals, indicates specific actions drivers must take, while flags can communicate various messages, such as directions or warnings. Effective adherence to these signals helps to prevent potential accidents and ensures that vehicles are moving in accordance with the activities of aircraft and other operations happening on the airside.

In this context, while audio signals, written messages, and signals from other drivers may provide some information, they do not serve the primary function of communicating crucial operational commands in the same direct and universally understood manner as visual cues from ATC. Therefore, focusing on visual signals is paramount for the safety and efficiency of airport operations.