How to Get On and Off an Escalator
Getting on and off an escalator is simple for most people. However, some people are scared of riding an escalator because of a previous bad experience, stories they may have heard, warning signs or just because escalators are big and make a lot of noise. This article will teach you how to correctly get on and off an escalator safely. Edit Steps 1 Identify the escalator you are planning to embark on. Use building maps and floor plans to make sure it is the correct one. If these are unavailable, you will have to guess, but make sure you have a plan to get back should you have gotten on the wrong one. 2 Walk up to the escalator and think about what you are going to do. It is important to time things just right, or you may fall and injure yourself. Face the moving steps and concentrate. It is advised to ask a few friends to hold up the people behind you if you plan to take anymore than a few seconds doing this. This way it is less likely someone will bu...