What is the brace position for passengers?

• A. Legs Stretched Out, Feet Apart, Hands on Knees
• B. Kneeling With Head Down
• C. Legs With Feet Together, Slightly Behind Knees, High-Heels Shoes Must Be Removed and Stowed, Adopt a Crouched Position and Clasp Hands Firmly on Top of the Head with Elbows Tucked in Thigh Against Head
• D. Sitting Upright With Hands on Lap

Answer: (C)

Brace positions are meant to protect your head, neck, and spine by creating a compact, stable posture that minimizes movement during a crash or hard landing. The best description here is a crouched stance with the feet together, knees drawn in, shoes removed, and the hands clasped firmly on top of the head with the elbows tucked in against the thighs. This setup lowers your center of gravity, shields the head with the forearms, keeps the neck aligned, and reduces the risk of foot injury from footwear during impact. The other postures keep the body too exposed or too upright to effectively limit movement and protect critical areas.