In the interests of example to passengers reading this thread I'd like to add my name to the list of professional pilots who watch the briefing and read the safety card.
In the UNLIKELY event that it goes wrong, it's going to go wrong SPECTACULARLY. I will be in a state of shock and should have mentally rehearsed my post event actions.
I run through:
Where the doors are.
How they're opened.
Have a think about opening (Check outside for fire or obstruction, check in automatic, where's the manual inflation toggle - just not your day if you need to use that!)
Where am I in relation to the front, rear, wings?
Is floor level lighting fitted?
Where is my lifejacket stowed and does it feel as if there's actually one in there?
. . and a few other little bits and pieces.
SO, if captains with thousands of hours flying big jets consider it a good idea to pay attention, it may be worthwhile for everyone to have a look at what they're going to do.
Remember: it's still safer than your car
