What is necessary to confirm before taxi clearance is accepted?

What is necessary to confirm before taxi clearance is accepted?

• A. Acknowledge the clearance.
• B. Verify you have the latest weather briefing.
• C. Confirm clearance.
• D. Advise tower of your position.

Answer: (C)

Confirming the clearance means you repeat back the exact taxi instructions to ATC so both you and the controller agree on the route, restrictions, and any holds before you move. This step catches any miscommunication and ensures you’re following the intended path exactly as issued. Simply acknowledging the clearance without repeating it can leave details unclear, and you shouldn’t taxi until you’ve confirmed you understand the clearance. Weather briefing is important for planning, but it isn’t what you’re validating to accept the taxi clearance, and reporting your position is something you do as you taxi or when ATC asks—not a prerequisite to accept the clearance.

Confirming the clearance means you repeat back the exact taxi instructions to ATC so both you and the controller agree on the route, restrictions, and any holds before you move. This step catches any miscommunication and ensures you’re following the intended path exactly as issued. Simply acknowledging the clearance without repeating it can leave details unclear, and you shouldn’t taxi until you’ve confirmed you understand the clearance. Weather briefing is important for planning, but it isn’t what you’re validating to accept the taxi clearance, and reporting your position is something you do as you taxi or when ATC asks—not a prerequisite to accept the clearance.