When should you assume your brace position?

When should you assume your brace position?

• A. After Landing
• B. During Turbulence Only
• C. Before Taxi
• D. During Takeoff And Landing

Answer: (D)

Brace position is meant for when an impact or severe deceleration is imminent. The highest risk moments on a flight are during takeoff and landing, when the aircraft can encounter a crash or a very strong stop. That’s why you’re instructed to assume the brace position during takeoff and landing. Turbulence isn’t about a crash, so you stay seated with your seat belt fastened, not bracing. There’s no imminent impact during taxi, and after landing the danger of a crash has passed. So the timing that makes the most sense is during takeoff and landing.

Brace position is meant for when an impact or severe deceleration is imminent. The highest risk moments on a flight are during takeoff and landing, when the aircraft can encounter a crash or a very strong stop. That’s why you’re instructed to assume the brace position during takeoff and landing. Turbulence isn’t about a crash, so you stay seated with your seat belt fastened, not bracing. There’s no imminent impact during taxi, and after landing the danger of a crash has passed. So the timing that makes the most sense is during takeoff and landing.