A pilot receives the following ATC clearance “CLEARED TO LAND, TURN RIGHT AT THE FIRST INTERSECTION”. The pilot should

Aland and attempt to turn off even though the speed is considered too high to safely accomplish the turn.
Bcomplete a touch-and-go if it is not possible to safely accomplish the turn.
Cland and turn off at the nearest intersection possible commensurate with safety.Correct answer
Dland and do a 180° turn and taxi back to clear the runway at the required intersection.

Why this is the answer

Per CAR 602.31 and the TC AIM, the pilot complies with the ATC instruction only so far as safety allows: land and turn off at the nearest intersection that can be made safely. Safety is never sacrificed to obey a clearance.

Reference

TC AIM-RAC – ATC Clearances, Instructions and Information CAR 602.31 – Compliance with Air Traffic Control Instructions and Clearances

Question reproduced verbatim from Transport Canada’s PSTAR Study and Reference Guide (TP 11919E). The answer key is Transport Canada’s; the explanation is ours.

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A pilot receives the following ATC clearance “CLEARED TO LAND, TURN RIGHT AT THE FIRST INTERSECTION”. The pilot should

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