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No, because you wouldn't know when the elevator was going to hit the shaft.

However, if you're ever in this situation scientists believe the best way to survive is by lying flat on your stomach in the centre of the lift. Put your arm over your head and face to shield yourself from debris. There's 2reasons why this method is good.

1. When the lift hits the bottom the chances of it falling apart are high

2. Being flat might mean you sustain injuries but the chance of it being fatal is less because you're spread over a larger surface area than if you were standing - and the chances of you being able to stand and jump against the huge gravity pressing down on you are very slim.

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You don't, brace yourself and hope the captain can save your life. Thank you.

No you find the only parachute and just hope you land where you wanted to go.

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this might seem hard and it probably is but you have to jump right as the elevator hits the floor

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