Practice question
What is the design objective of a rapid exit taxiway (RET)?
- To allow landing aircraft to vacate the runway at higher speeds, thereby reducing runway occupancy time.
- To allow departing aircraft to taxi onto the runway at high speeds for immediate takeoff.
- To provide an emergency overrun area in case of braking failure.
- 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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