NEIEP Mechanics Practice Exam

How do you determine the right hand side of the escalator?

1. By standing at the upper landing looking down

2. By standing at the lower landing looking up

3. By measuring the width of the escalator

4. By checking the direction of the handrail

The correct answer is: By standing at the lower landing looking up

To determine the right hand side of the escalator, standing at the lower landing looking up is the most logical approach. This perspective allows you to clearly see the direction of the escalator’s movement and the flow of foot traffic. From this viewpoint, the right side aligns with the typical expectation that passengers will stand to the right, leaving the left side clear for those who wish to pass. The other choices do not provide the same level of clarity. Looking down from the upper landing does not accurately indicate how the escalator is used or its orientation from the perspective of someone at the bottom. Measuring the width of the escalator provides no information about the sides or directional indicators, and checking the direction of the handrail may not always correspond with the expected right side for standing or passing.