If oxygen masks drop, what should a parent travelling with a child do first?

C. Put on their own mask, then help the child

Where should spare lithium batteries and power banks be carried?

A. In cabin baggage, not in checked baggage

A passenger seated in an emergency exit row must generally be:

B. Willing and able to help open the exit in an emergency

Why do many airlines ask for window blinds to be open for take-off and landing?

C. So crew and passengers can see outside hazards, and eyes are used to the light

When the seat belt sign is on, passengers should:

D. Stay seated with their seat belt fastened

Why must tray tables be stowed and seat backs upright for landing?

A. To keep the way to the exits clear and reduce injury

Why do cabin crew give a safety demonstration before every flight?

B. Passengers must be briefed on the safety features of that aircraft

A passenger smells smoke coming from an overhead locker. What should the cabin crew member do first?

C. Alert the other crew and the flight deck, and follow the fire procedure

In the announcement "doors to automatic and cross-check", cross-check means:

C. Crew check that the door opposite theirs is set correctly

When should passengers inflate their life jackets in a water landing?

D. When leaving the aircraft, not inside the cabin

What is the purpose of the brace position?

A. To reduce injury in an impact

A passenger is drunk and aggressive at the gate before boarding. What is the right response?

B. Inform the senior crew or gate supervisor, who may refuse boarding

Why do crew often stop hot drink service during turbulence?

C. To prevent burns and injuries

Why must passengers follow crew instructions about portable electronic devices, such as using flight mode?

D. Crew instructions on board are safety instructions and must be followed

Cabin safety

Cabin Safety Basics

Oxygen masks, evacuation, lithium batteries, exit rows, life jackets, turbulence and the reasons behind common cabin safety rules.

intermediate

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Q1.If oxygen masks drop, what should a parent travelling with a child do first?
- A.Put the child's mask on first
- B.Call the cabin crew
- C.Put on their own mask, then help the child
- D.Stand up and find a crew member
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Answer: C. Put on their own mask, then help the child
Without oxygen at altitude, an adult can lose consciousness quickly and then cannot help anyone. That is why the safety briefing says to fit your own mask first.
Q2.During an evacuation, passengers should:
- A.Take only their hand luggage
- B.Collect their coats first
- C.Wait for their checked bags
- D.Leave all belongings behind
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Answer: D. Leave all belongings behind
Taking bags slows everyone down and blocks the exits and slides. Seconds matter in an evacuation.
Q3.Where should spare lithium batteries and power banks be carried?
- A.In cabin baggage, not in checked baggage
- B.Only in checked baggage
- C.In the cargo hold in a separate box
- D.Anywhere, if they are switched off
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Answer: A. In cabin baggage, not in checked baggage
Lithium batteries can overheat and catch fire. In the cabin, crew can see and deal with a fire quickly, which is why airline rules keep spare batteries out of checked bags.
Q4.A passenger seated in an emergency exit row must generally be:
- A.A frequent flyer
- B.Willing and able to help open the exit in an emergency
- C.Travelling with a child
- D.Seated there only if the flight is full
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Answer: B. Willing and able to help open the exit in an emergency
Exit row passengers may need to open the exit and help others, so airlines check they are willing and able, and usually do not seat children or people who need assistance there.
Q5.Why do many airlines ask for window blinds to be open for take-off and landing?
- A.To keep the cabin cool
- B.So passengers can take photos
- C.So crew and passengers can see outside hazards, and eyes are used to the light
- D.To reduce noise
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Answer: C. So crew and passengers can see outside hazards, and eyes are used to the light
If something goes wrong, open blinds let crew check outside conditions, such as fire, before opening an exit.
Q6.When the seat belt sign is on, passengers should:
- A.Stand only to use the toilet
- B.Unfasten belts but stay seated
- C.Move to an empty row
- D.Stay seated with their seat belt fastened
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Answer: D. Stay seated with their seat belt fastened
The sign is on during take-off, landing and turbulence, when unexpected movement can injure people who are not strapped in.
Q7.Why must tray tables be stowed and seat backs upright for landing?
- A.To keep the way to the exits clear and reduce injury
- B.To make the cabin look tidy
- C.So crew can count passengers
- D.To save fuel
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Answer: A. To keep the way to the exits clear and reduce injury
Stowed tables and upright seats give passengers in each row a clear path out and reduce injuries if there is a sudden stop.
Q8.Why do cabin crew give a safety demonstration before every flight?
- A.To fill time before take-off
- B.Passengers must be briefed on the safety features of that aircraft
- C.Only for first-time flyers
- D.Because it is part of the in-flight service
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Answer: B. Passengers must be briefed on the safety features of that aircraft
Aircraft types differ, so every passenger is briefed on exits, belts, oxygen masks and life jackets for the aircraft they are on.
Q9.A passenger smells smoke coming from an overhead locker. What should the cabin crew member do first?
- A.Open the locker and remove the bags
- B.Wait to see if the smell goes away
- C.Alert the other crew and the flight deck, and follow the fire procedure
- D.Move nearby passengers to the toilets
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Answer: C. Alert the other crew and the flight deck, and follow the fire procedure
A fire on board is one of the most serious emergencies. Crew raise the alarm straight away and follow trained procedures as a team.
Q10.In the announcement "doors to automatic and cross-check", cross-check means:
- A.Crew count the passengers again
- B.Passengers check their seat belts
- C.Crew check that the door opposite theirs is set correctly
- D.The captain checks the cabin
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Answer: C. Crew check that the door opposite theirs is set correctly
Each crew member checks another door as well as their own, so no door is left in the wrong mode.
Q11.When should passengers inflate their life jackets in a water landing?
- A.As soon as the aircraft stops
- B.Before landing
- C.Only if told by another passenger
- D.When leaving the aircraft, not inside the cabin
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Answer: D. When leaving the aircraft, not inside the cabin
An inflated life jacket inside the cabin can trap a passenger if water comes in and slows down the evacuation.
Q12.What is the purpose of the brace position?
- A.To reduce injury in an impact
- B.To help passengers sleep
- C.To make room in the aisle
- D.To prepare for turbulence
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Answer: A. To reduce injury in an impact
Bracing reduces how far the body moves on impact and protects the head.
Q13.A passenger is drunk and aggressive at the gate before boarding. What is the right response?
- A.Let them board and watch them
- B.Inform the senior crew or gate supervisor, who may refuse boarding
- C.Serve them water on board
- D.Ask other passengers to calm them down
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Answer: B. Inform the senior crew or gate supervisor, who may refuse boarding
Disruptive passengers are a safety risk. Airlines can refuse to carry passengers who are unfit to fly.
Q14.Why do crew often stop hot drink service during turbulence?
- A.To save supplies
- B.Because passengers cannot drink while seated
- C.To prevent burns and injuries
- D.Because the galley must be cleaned
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Answer: C. To prevent burns and injuries
Hot liquids and moving carts are dangerous when the aircraft moves suddenly.
Q15.Why must passengers follow crew instructions about portable electronic devices, such as using flight mode?
- A.Devices drain the aircraft's battery
- B.Phones are not allowed on aircraft
- C.It is only a courtesy request
- D.Crew instructions on board are safety instructions and must be followed
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Answer: D. Crew instructions on board are safety instructions and must be followed
Rules on devices vary by airline and aircraft, but passengers are required to follow crew safety instructions.

Cabin Safety Basics

Before you start

Cabin Safety Basics: all 15 questions with answers

Q1.If oxygen masks drop, what should a parent travelling with a child do first?

Q2.During an evacuation, passengers should:

Q3.Where should spare lithium batteries and power banks be carried?

Q4.A passenger seated in an emergency exit row must generally be:

Q5.Why do many airlines ask for window blinds to be open for take-off and landing?

Q6.When the seat belt sign is on, passengers should:

Q7.Why must tray tables be stowed and seat backs upright for landing?

Q8.Why do cabin crew give a safety demonstration before every flight?

Q9.A passenger smells smoke coming from an overhead locker. What should the cabin crew member do first?

Q10.In the announcement "doors to automatic and cross-check", cross-check means:

Q11.When should passengers inflate their life jackets in a water landing?

Q12.What is the purpose of the brace position?

Q13.A passenger is drunk and aggressive at the gate before boarding. What is the right response?

Q14.Why do crew often stop hot drink service during turbulence?

Q15.Why must passengers follow crew instructions about portable electronic devices, such as using flight mode?