Originally Posted by
grdprox
Taxi instructions can be long and complicated in that place. I've noticed that sometimes their so busy that they just tell you "standard taxi" when you exit the runway. If you don't know what the standard taxi is, query the controller.
or look at the chart with the standard taxi routes on it.
but anyway, good post. we've all been there. we were all new to o'hare once. it can definitely be daunting. but like someone else said, DO NOT STOP and you will be fine. obviously, don't cross any hold short lines or cross any runways. stop at those! but once you're inside all the runways, keep moving, figure out the traffic flow (clockwise or counterclockwise) and get in line. i promise you the worst thing that will happen is that you'll drive around the airport a full circuit before you get to talk to ground.
if you're not causing them problems, they literally couldn't care less about what you're doing. it's true!