What is the recommended action if you encounter a hazard while taxiing on the airfield?

• A. Continue taxiing and report later.
• B. Notify ATC after you have left the airfield.
• C. Return to the last cleared position and continue.
• D. Stop in a safe area, turn on hazard lights, and request assistance from ATC or base services.

Answer: (D)

When you encounter a hazard while taxiing, the priority is safety and clear coordination. Stop in a safe area, turn on your hazard lights to warn others, and request assistance from ATC or base services. This gives you time to assess the hazard, prevents blocking taxiways or runways, and ensures proper guidance before resuming taxi. Continuing, reporting later, or returning to the last cleared position does not provide timely risk mitigation and can put you and others in danger.