When assessing safety in RVs, which characteristic is important for exits?

When assessing safety in RVs, the force required to open exits is a critical characteristic. This measure ensures that in emergency situations, individuals can quickly and easily open exits without excessive strength or effort, which is essential for safe and timely evacuation. If an exit requires too much force to open, it could impede evacuation and increase the risk of injury or entrapment during an emergency, especially for individuals who may have mobility difficulties.

While other factors such as opening speed and visibility of the exit contribute to overall safety, the force required to open the exit is directly related to the practical ability of individuals to use the exit under pressure. Ensuring that exits can be opened with minimal force enhances accessibility and emergency preparedness within the RV environment.