How can you determine whether an evacuation slide has deployed from within the cabin?

• A. Open the door to check.
• B. Look for visible slide deployment or inflation indicators at the door; listen for a hiss of air or a deployed slide near the exit.
• C. Wait until ground personnel announce.
• D. Check the cockpit announcements.

Answer: (B)

From inside the cabin, you verify slide deployment by checking the door area for visible signs of the slide or its inflation indicators, and by listening for the air that inflates the slide. When a slide deploys, you can often see the slide fabric or canopy along the door frame or a visible slide tube near the exit. You’ll also typically hear a distinct hiss as the slide inflates. These cues confirm that the slide is armed and ready for use without needing to open the door or rely on outside announcements. Waiting for ground personnel or checking cockpit announcements won’t give you immediate, reliable confirmation, and opening the door to look could be unsafe.