When smoke is present, FAs must instruct passengers to...

When smoke is present, FAs must instruct passengers to...

• A. Stay low and breath through clothing
• B. Move toward the nearest exit
• C. Remove personal belongings
• D. Stand and observe the smoke

Answer: (A)

When smoke is present, the best action is to stay low and breathe through clothing. Smoke and hot gases rise, so near the floor you’re in cleaner, cooler air and exposed to fewer irritants. Covering your nose and mouth with a piece of clothing adds a simple barrier to filter some smoke particles, helping protect your airways. Moving toward an exit can put you in denser smoke and heat, while grabbing belongings wastes valuable time and standing to observe offers no evacuation benefit and increases exposure. So the guidance to stay low and breathe through clothing directly minimizes inhalation risks during a smoke event.

When smoke is present, the best action is to stay low and breathe through clothing. Smoke and hot gases rise, so near the floor you’re in cleaner, cooler air and exposed to fewer irritants. Covering your nose and mouth with a piece of clothing adds a simple barrier to filter some smoke particles, helping protect your airways. Moving toward an exit can put you in denser smoke and heat, while grabbing belongings wastes valuable time and standing to observe offers no evacuation benefit and increases exposure. So the guidance to stay low and breathe through clothing directly minimizes inhalation risks during a smoke event.