Practice question

What is the design objective of a rapid exit taxiway (RET)?

  1. To allow landing aircraft to vacate the runway at higher speeds, thereby reducing runway occupancy time.
  2. To allow departing aircraft to taxi onto the runway at high speeds for immediate takeoff.
  3. To provide an emergency overrun area in case of braking failure.
  4. To separate light general aviation aircraft from heavy jet transport on the ramp.

Answer: A — To allow landing aircraft to vacate the runway at higher speeds, thereby reducing runway occupancy time.

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