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Compared with dying on my next flight, I have a better chance of:
Dying in a car accident
Dying in a shark attack
Being struck by lightning
All of the above
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If I’m involved in an airplane accident, the chance I will survive is:
Less than 25 percent
More than 25 percent
Zero
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Does size matter when it comes to commercial aviation safety?
Yes, bigger planes are safer
Yes, smaller planes are safer
It’s complicated, but in general, no
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Let’s say I’m still really terrified of dying on my flight despite all statistics to the contrary. Which of the following could possibly increase my chances of survival?
Nonstop flights
Sitting toward the back of the plane
Having an aisle seat
All of the above
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Has an airplane ever crashed because a cellphone wasn’t on airplane mode?
Yes
No
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If I leave my cellphone on (or not in airplane mode), can I do any real harm?
Yes
No
Maybe
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What is the leading cause of injury during airline flights?
Intoxication
Assault by another passenger or crew member
Turbulence
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Has turbulence ever led to a fatality?
Yes
No
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Has turbulence ever contributed to an airline flight crash?
Yes, but it’s unlikely these days
No, not even once
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If the oxygen masks drop during my flight, am I doomed?
Yes
No
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Do I really need to put my mask on before helping a child next to me?
Yes
No
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