Multiple choice general knowledge

If a lift starts to fall suddenly after getting stuck for some time or when it was in normal motion,it is almost certain that you will get physically hurt. Having known this, what is your best possible actions to minimize the impact on you getting hurt. More that one action could be applicable for the situation.

  1. If there is a handle, hold to it to keep yourself upright.

  2. Jump up and down so that you get less physically hurt when lift land on its ground.

  3. Sit or lie on the floor of the lift.

  4. Lean back straight against one of the lift walls with your knees bent to help absorb the impact.

  5. If there is anything strong and robust enough on the ceiling of the lift consider holding it strong with your toes off the lift floor to have minimum impact.
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Explanation

In a falling lift, holding a handrail helps maintain position, and leaning against a wall with knees bent helps absorb impact. Jumping is ineffective and dangerous, while lying/squatting doesn't protect you as well as the wall lean with bent knees position.

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