Which command is used at the main doors when the slide is fully inflated, during an evacuation on land?

• A. Jump and slide.
• B. Slide and jump.
• C. Evacuate using all available exits.
• D. Stand clear of the doors.

Answer: (A)

When a slide is fully inflated at the main door, the immediate goal is a rapid, safe exit that keeps the area around the door clear. The command to jump and slide directs passengers to move away from the door, jump into the slide, and then ride it down. This two-part instruction ensures people don’t hesitate or linger at the door, helps them align with the slide, and minimizes crowding at the exit. The sequence matters: jumping away from the door first prevents tripping or stepping back toward the aircraft, and then using the slide takes them to safety quickly.

Other commands don’t fit as well. Saying slide and jump would imply entering the slide before properly moving away from the door, which can slow egress and create crowding. Evacuating using all available exits is a general directive for multi-exit evacuations but doesn’t give the door-specific action required when the main door slide is ready. Standing clear of the doors is a safety reminder, not the active instruction to evacuate.