How should you position a passenger with a stowed wheelchair during an emergency evacuation?

• A. Remove the wheelchair from the aisle.
• B. Wheelchair should be left in the middle of the aisle.
• C. Push the wheelchair toward the cockpit.
• D. Ensure safe clearance of aisles and exits and assist the passenger to the nearest exit with care.

Answer: (D)

In an emergency evacuation, the first priority is to keep the escape routes open and safe for everyone to exit quickly. For a passenger with a stowed wheelchair, the correct approach is to maintain safe clearance of aisles and exits and assist the passenger to the nearest exit with care. This means ensuring the path is free of obstacles, not leaving the wheelchair in the aisle or pushing it toward the cockpit, and guiding the passenger to an exit with support as needed. By keeping aisles clear and providing careful assistance, you facilitate a faster, safer evacuation for the passenger and the whole cabin.