Which of the following is a type of aircraft evacuation device?

• A. Ramp Slide
• B. Slide
• C. Bassinet
• D. Life Vest

Answer: (B)

Evacuation devices are equipment that enable passengers to exit the aircraft quickly during an emergency. The slide is the device designed for rapid egress from aircraft exits; it inflates to form a long, smooth surface that passengers can slide down, allowing many people to evacuate swiftly and safely, even if ground or water conditions aren’t ideal. A life vest is worn for flotation after evacuation and isn’t used to exit the aircraft itself, while a bassinet is simply a carrier for a baby and not an evacuation tool. Ramp slides are a specific type of slide configuration, but the general, primary evacuation mechanism everyone is trained to use at exits is the slide.