After an evacuation on land, passengers should be moved __________ of the aircraft.

• A. Downwind
• B. Ahead
• C. Upwind
• D. Aft

Answer: (C)

When evacuating on land, wind direction is used to keep evacuees out of the hazard’s path. Hazards like smoke or fumes travel with the wind, so moving passengers into the wind (upwind) puts them on the side from which the wind is coming, causing any smoke or fumes to blow away from them. If they were moved downwind, they’d be in the line of the hazard, increasing exposure. So directing evacuees upwind of the aircraft minimizes inhalation risk and helps them reach safety more quickly.