Aircraft Safety Quiz

In case of an emergency evacuation on landing, how long should it take to evacuate all passengers and crew from an A380 using the slides?

• 90 seconds

• as long as it takes—it's a large aircraft

• three minutes

Can window blinds be used during take-off and landing?

• yes, to block sunlight

• yes, with permission from the cabin crew

• no, because the cabin crew need to be able to see outside during take-off and landing in case of any emergency that may occur

There are small black triangles above some windows in the cabin. What are they for?

• part of the aircraft interior design

• to show the best place for cabin crew/flight crew to see ice on the wing

• to show the best seats for passengers

I want to sit on the overwing exit row for the legroom. What do I need to know?

• nothing, it's just another seat

• the cabin crew will ask if I am happy to operate the exit during an evacuation

• I will not be able to stow my luggage under the seat in front

What items are commonly featured in the safety demonstration?

• safety card, seat belt, oxygen, life jacket

• cabin floor lighting and exits

• fire extinguisher and life rafts

What is the reason for dimming the cabin lights on night take-off and landing?

• so the light doesn't blind another aircraft

• to make the passengers sleep

• in an emergency, the passengers/crews eyes have adapted to night vision

If I lose my smart phone in my seat, what should I do?

• Ask the cabin crew to retrieve it, as it's a lithium battery and could cause a fire.

• retrieve it myself

• move the seat to gain access to it

Can you use an oxygen mask during a fire onboard?

• yes

• yes, with cabin crew or flight crew permission

• no, oxygen feeds fire

Why is the ‘brace’ position important in an emergency landing?

• It is the most comfortable position.

• It has been heavily researched and has proven to save lives.

• It is the best position to save dental integrity in passengers

Why do the cabin crew not talk during take-off and landing?

• because they are thinking about what they want to do when they get home

• because the crew don’t like to talk to passengers

• because the crew will be doing a ‘silent review’ in case of an emergency