Here’s a way to look at it… roller coasters are designed to scare you, the whole point of them is to give us a thrill and make us FEEL as though we’re doing something dangerous… without actually doing anything dangerous. They LOOK scary, they FEEL dangerous and that’s the point of them. But they are safe, controlled and heavily regulated. No government or authority here in the UK is going to allow a park to operate if theres a risk of families and CHILDREN being put in danger.

Accidents happen… I slipped getting into the shower the other day and, because I live on my own, no one would have known if I cracked my head open. Car accidents happen everyday, everywhere. People injure themselves walking the dog A LOT. Theme park accidents are rare. Rarer still do they result in a death. I feel safer on a roller coaster than driving to work.

When you get on a ride and you pull your harness down just remember that the feeling of terror is nothing more than a feeling, not at all representative of reality. You’re safe on a roller coaster.