Unwarranted evacuations increase the risk of __________ to passengers.

• A. Panic
• B. Injury
• C. Disorientation
• D. Hypothermia

Answer: (B)

When evacuations happen without a real emergency, the main risk to passengers is injury during the rapid exit. People rushing to the exits in crowded aisles can trip or slip, collide with other passengers, or strike cabin fixtures, doors, or components near the exit. Even with slides, an unnecessary deployment or crowded egress increases the chance of sprains, cuts, or more serious harm as everyone moves quickly and chaotically. While panic, disorientation, or hypothermia can occur in stressful situations, the scenario described centers on the immediate physical harm that can result from unnecessary egress, making injury the most direct and likely risk.