Illustrating the brace position to be adopted in the event of an emergency, the card showed passengers leaning forward in their seats with their hands over the tops of their heads. READ MORE: Passenger gets revenge on flight with 'devilish' movePassengers are advised to study the safety card before takeoff. It's tempting – instinctive even – to lace your fingers when you cover your head in the brace position in preparation for what could very well be a bumpy ride ahead. Evolved over the years, the brace position has been proven to reduce the chance of injury in the unlikely event of a plane crash. Passengers who wish to learn more about the brace position could download the 'Learn to Brace' app developed by the Human-Computer Interaction Lab at Italy's University of Udine, Harrison suggested.

Source: Stuff August 18, 2023 08:00 UTC