After receiving taxi clearance, what should you do next?

• A. Wait for a second clearance before moving.
• B. Wait for a specific time before moving.
• C. Acknowledge the clearance, then proceed along the assigned taxi route while maintaining situational awareness.
• D. Stop and report to ATC after reaching the end of the taxi route.

Answer: (C)

After taxi clearance you should acknowledge that you heard and understood the instruction, then proceed along the assigned taxi route while staying alert to your surroundings. Acknowledging clearance confirms to ATC that you’re ready to taxi, and moving along the specified route keeps traffic flowing and reduces the chance of confusion or wrong turns. While taxiing, maintain situational awareness by watching for other aircraft and vehicles, clearance changes, runway or taxiway signs and lights, and any further instructions from ATC. Waiting for another clearance, waiting a fixed time, or stopping to report only after reaching the end would cause delays or miscommunication and isn’t how ground movement is handled.