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myLot reputation of 95/100. perrytx (1888) 4 years ago

A. Open the elevator's ceiling door, and try to climb out before impact.
B. Crouch in the corner closest to the control panel.
C. Lying face down flat on the floor in the center of the car, cover your head with your hands.
Which would you choose? Answer to come...


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mari61960 (3312) response was accepted on 4/15/2008.
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1. myLot reputation of 98/100. Sonadora (245)   ranked 2,096 out of 32,944 in life   4 years ago

Alright, let me try to break this one down. A would not be an option for me. I know we see this in all the movies, but honestly you're in a more vulnerable position outside of the car. At least inside, you have some kind of protection around you. B sounds good because the control panel probably has the most encasement and could offer the most protection, but I'm not sure about the electrical dangers there. C sounds ok, but I don't know about being in the center, not much protection there. So my final answer is............B.

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2. myLot reputation of 92/100. mari61960 (3312)   ranked 883 out of 32,944 in life   4 years ago

Hmm this is a tough one... I know I would never make it up to the ceiling in time so that's out. I'm not sure about crouching...your back would surely break upon impact. I guess I would go with C. and lie down flat and cover my head. I guess that way the impact should be spread out so there is less pressure per square inch and maybe you would survive. In all honesty though I think I would be standing there panicking when it landed...lol
Blessed Be, Mari


myLot reputation of 95/100. perrytx (1888)  4 years ago

Congratulations! You guessed right!!! I know none of them sound too safe but that is what the game says. This game is called "The Worst Case Scenario, Survival Game". Since you are the first to guess right, you get a best response!! Congrats!


myLot reputation of 92/100. mari61960 (3312)   ranked 883 out of 32,944 in life  4 years ago

Thanks, I hope I never have to test the theory...lol
Blessed be, Mari

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3. myLot reputation of 96/100. Shaun72 (11980)   ranked 377 out of 32,944 in life   4 years ago

I belive this one would be A Open a ceiling door and try to climb out. Which I couldn't do myself. I would have to have help.

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4. myLot reputation of 94/100. klaudyou (398)   ranked 5,175 out of 32,944 in life   4 years ago

Well, I would most certainly want to get out of there if there is time enough (or not). I would climb out and try to hold on the wire that goes up. The elevator would go down fast and I would go up at the same speed...I would surely feel the impact but upwards, not downwards...so there might be a chance to remain safe (supposedly I have enough strength to get a good grip on the wire).

From the choices you gave us here, I think A is the best, since it gives you the best opportunity. I am waiting for your answer.

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5. myLot reputation of 97/100. queenofarms (1339)   ranked 2,149 out of 32,944 in life   4 years ago

Lets see here. I don't think you could survive either one. But I will chose B.Crouch in the corner closet to the control panel.

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