What should the taxiing plan include when approaching known conflict points?

The taxiing plan should include awareness of common conflict points because understanding where these points are located is crucial for maintaining safety during taxi operations. Conflict points are areas where aircraft and vehicles might intersect paths, leading to potential collisions if not properly managed. By being aware of these locations, pilots can anticipate necessary maneuvers and take proactive steps to mitigate risks, such as adjusting taxiing routes or communicating effectively with ground control.

In addition to awareness, other factors such as alternate routes, clearance from the control tower, and acoustic alerts play roles in taxiing safety, but they do not specifically focus on preparation and proactive awareness of conflict zones. Alternate routes are useful but only after identifying the potential conflicts. Clearance from the control tower is a critical step in the overall taxi process, but it is dependent on awareness and can only be effectively executed when the locations of potential conflicts are known. Acoustic alerts may provide additional information to assist pilots but do not replace the need for a thorough understanding of conflict points in advance. Thus, incorporating awareness of these locations into the taxi plan is paramount for safe operations.