Survival on the Move

Movement and Survival on Various Means of Transportation

Moving and surviving on various means of transportation is an essential skill in daily life, especially when facing emergency situations. Different means of transportation, such as roads, rivers, airplanes, and ships, all have their own unique risks and challenges.

Traveling on Land & Nighttime Techniques

Using a scientific walking posture to conserve energy is very important when walking uphill. Lean forward slightly, take shorter steps, but still try to keep your feet flat on the ground to maintain the best traction.

Zigzagging and contour walking are two important techniques when going up or down steep slopes or rocky areas. Always walk in a zigzag pattern to reduce the massive pressure on your knee joints and muscles.

Crossing Rivers, Rafting, & Swimming Techniques

The absolute safety rule when crossing rivers is to prepare a dry set of clothes and a fire starter kit wrapped tightly in a waterproof bag to warm up immediately after reaching the other side, avoiding the risk of hypothermia.

Practical river crossing techniques involve facing the current upstream, walking diagonally downstream, and using a walking stick as a "third leg" to probe the depth of the river.

Survival at Sea

The golden time when boarding a ship is to walk around the vessel to remember the emergency exit, the location of the life raft, and to try on a life jacket immediately.

The rule for leaving a ship is to never jump directly from the ship to the life raft because the impact can damage the raft or injure people below; instead, jump into the water near the raft and climb up the ladder.

Air Travel & Survival After a Crash

Seat selection and luggage preparation are very important when traveling by air. According to statistical studies, seats in the tail section of the plane have a higher survival rate in emergency landings.

The brace position involves tightening your seatbelt, leaning forward, sitting with one arm embracing your knees, placing your head against a soft object on your lap, pushing your feet forward, and reducing the impact by pressing your knees against the back of the seat in front.