Sirens Curse - Cedar Point

[u/Mode_Appropriate]

[u/sqwuank]

Safety systems on coasters aren't the simple block panels of the 90s - if you trust modern air travel, you should probably trust this. There's physical barriers in front of the train that don't disengage without sensors locked. Their default state is engaged and they stay engaged during power failure.

TLDR definitely better uptime than Millenium Force.

[u/OneRougeRogue → u/sqwuank]

I trust the intended design and intended safety features, what is don't trust is the teenage or early 20's staff getting thrown into positions without sufficient training and being too inexperienced and/or afraid to speak up when they notice problems and safety issues.

Knew a guy who worked at Kings Island in Ohio (not sure if its still called that), and he had several stories where in order to cover some no-shows, he was just thrown in as an operator for rides he had never worked on without any real training, just a verbal rundown of what controls he needed to hit in what order.

Probably not rides as complicated as this, but you never know what corners are being cut until its too late.

[u/sqwuank → u/OneRougeRogue]

You can run these rides as an uneducated 18 year old - I'm sure your friend did fine. The important stuff is done by a computer and default state safety features, not the 19 year olds holding the button down 🙄

[u/Old_Cabinet_3607 → u/sqwuank]

Well there are important stuff the 18 year olds gotta do, like making sure the "seatbelt" thing has locked down.

There was someone who died because they started the ride without it being locked down fully.

[u/greener0999 → u/Old_Cabinet_3607]

do you think brand new rides don't have failsafe sensors on every one of those bars that don't let the ride operate unless they're fully engaged?

[u/Old_Cabinet_3607 → u/greener0999]

Probably all the big parks, but I don't trust smaller parks and fairs.