If a rider's safety restraints fail to latch or do not fit securely during pre-ride checks, what should be done?

• A. Operate the ride as normal.
• B. Do not operate the ride and report the issue to maintenance per SOP.
• C. Ignore the issue for now.
• D. Proceed with operation and monitor.

Answer: (B)

When a restraint won’t latch or fit securely, the system protecting riders is not verified. The safest and correct action is to not operate the ride and report the issue to maintenance per SOP. This stops any risk of the restraint failing during operation and lets trained technicians diagnose and repair the fault before the ride runs again. Operating normally would bypass a critical safety check, and ignoring the issue or monitoring it without fixing it could lead to serious injury if the restraint fails mid-ride. Proceeding only after a proper repair ensures expectations are met for rider protection and regulatory compliance.