Imagine an oxygen mask drops down right in front of you. What's happened? Yes, a plane crash. But the chances of being killed are very slim. You're more likely to drown in a bubble bath, choke on your breakfast or die in a car accident on your way to the airport. So, what do you do with this yellow mask if it suddenly drops from the ceiling? Here are four things.
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Your flip-flops(人字拖) may be comfortable, but they're not going to perform well in case of an emergency. And neither will your high-heeled shoes. It's reported that 68% of passengers in plane accidents die from injuries in post-crash fires. So go for long pants and long-sleeved shirts—they'll protect you from flames and sharp objects.
●Be wise about where your seat is.
Where is the safest place to sit? According to Popular Mechanics, your best bet is to sit as far back in the airplane as possible unless the plane goes down tail-first. There is no such thing. It all really depends on the situation. Regardless of what section you're sitting in, know where the emergency exits are.
So, you can find it even if the cabin is filled with smoke.
●Save yourself not your possessions.
If you get to evacuate(撤离) from the plane, do it as quickly as possible. Don't try to get your carry-on to take with you.
●Stay awake during take-off and landing.
The first three minutes after take-off and the eight minutes before landing are the most dangerous times of the entire flight. Make sure to keep your shoes on, your seatbelt fastened. Put your carry-on items under the seat in front of you to keep your legs from being broken. And pay attention to the emergency instructions. Not all planes are the same, though.
A. Count the rows to the closest one.
B. After all, life is full of dangers like those.
C. You've been on a plane many times before.
D. Dress as if you have to run away from a fire.
E. Put on lace-up shoes in case you need to run.
F. Yet we can all feel nervous when stepping on a plane.
G. You might end up getting stuck with it in the time you waste.
