Ryanair Initial Practice Exam

What would the briefing of a physically disabled passenger, who requires a walking aid, include?

1. Encouragement to keep their walking aid during evacuation

2. Instruction to leave their walking aid behind in an evacuation

3. Provision of an alternative walking aid

4. Assistance in carrying their walking aid

The correct answer is: Instruction to leave their walking aid behind in an evacuation

The correct approach to the briefing of a physically disabled passenger who requires a walking aid would involve clear instructions on the necessity to prioritize personal safety during an evacuation situation. In emergencies, the focus shifts to ensuring everyone evacuates quickly and safely. Therefore, the instruction would emphasize the importance of leaving behind any walking aid during an evacuation. Walking aids can impede swift movement through aisles and exits, creating potential hazards not only for the passenger who uses them but also for others. By emphasizing the need to leave the walking aid behind, the crew ensures that the passenger understands that their personal safety is of utmost priority and that they should rely on the crew or nearby passengers for assistance in exiting the aircraft promptly. The other options do not align with best practices for emergency situations, where expediency and safety are paramount.