Think you've got what it takes to jump out of a plane? Test your skydiving readiness with this quiz and see how many correct answers you can get out of 15!
1. What is the best type of clothing to wear for skydiving?
Thick, heavy jackets
Comfortable and easy clothes
Shorts and flip-flops
Tight and restrictive clothing
2. Why should you opt for a moderate breakfast before a skydive?
To avoid feeling bloated
To prevent feeling too hungry
Both A and B
To ensure you have plenty of energy
Both B and C
3. What should you do if you have questions about the skydive procedures?
Ask your tandem instructor
Search online during the briefing
Keep quiet and hope for the best
Ask fellow jumpers
4. How should you handle pre-jump nervousness?
Suppress all feelings of nervousness
Acknowledge it and try to enjoy the experience
Ignore it completely
Cancel the jump
5. What is the primary reason for wearing a jumpsuit provided by the skydiving center?
To look stylish
For additional comfort and safety
To keep warm at the landing site
To match other skydivers
6. What should you confirm the day before your skydive?
If you have the right outfit
The weather is suitable for jumping
That your friends are also coming
The dropzone's menu options
7. What should you do if the weather forecast is windy?
Ignore the forecast and go anyway
Contact the dropzone to check if operations will proceed
Automatically reschedule your jump
Check the weather app and decide
8. What is critical to do before boarding the plane for the jump?
Ensure you’re comfortable with the jump procedures
Eat a heavy meal
You've taken photos with fellow jumpers
Checked weather conditions for the next day
9. What should you avoid consuming before your skydive?
Alcohol
A light breakfast
Water
A small snack
10. What should you do if you feel cold on the ground?
Wear additional heavy clothing
Ask your instructor for a jumpsuit
Ignore the cold
Cancel the jump
11. Why is it important to stay hydrated before a skydive?
To boost your energy
To reduce light-headedness during the jump
To prevent nausea
All of the above
12. What weight limit must a tandem student adhere to for a safe skydive?
16 stone (102kg)
18 stone (114kg)
21 stone (133kg)
20 stone (127kg)
13. What should you bring with you on the day of the jump?
An umbrella
Things to do in case of wait time
Snacks for everyone
A change of clothes
14. How should you treat the pre-jump process?
As a boring waiting period
As an essential and enjoyable part of the experience
As unnecessary
As a waste of time
15. What’s the final thing to do when the plane door opens?
