I recommend not wearing any precious jewelry whilst in the parks and on the rides, because if something accidentally fell off you might be very distressed. Also, I don't recommend any spiked or pointy jewelry, or anything too heavy.
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The coaster cars grip onto the chain with several chain dogs, which are mounted to the underside of the rollercoaster cars. Anti-rollback dogs prevent the train cars from rolling back if the chain breaks.
The please keep arms and legs inside the train at all times notices aren't really there because you could lose an arm if you didn't! The safety envelope on most modern coasters is really rather large (likely larger than any recorded person's reach), meaning you're at no risk - especially on any high speed sections!
Coasters stop by the use of many types of brakes. A traditional method of stopping a coaster train is by fin brakes. Fins are attached to the undercarriage of the coaster car and slide into a series of clamps attached to the track.
Roller coaster wheels are designed to prevent the cars from flipping off the track. They secure the train to the track while it travels through fancy loops and twists. When you go upside down on a roller coaster, inertia keeps you from falling out. This resistance to a change in motion is stronger than gravity.
The CPSC, meanwhile, says between 2017 and 2019, there were 34,700 injuries on amusement attractions — both at fixed parks and on mobile attractions, including water parks. There have also been several fatalities over the years, but those incidents have been rare.
A lap bar is a certain type of safety restraint used in many coasters, including some that become inverted. Often, lap bar seats do not have any additional restraints. While some may not believe that a single bar could be enough protection, a lap bar is extremely safe for most people.
There is no set age, but you tend not to see many people in their 60s and older on roller coasters. Even if you can it is probably not a good idea if your body is vulnerable to unnatural g-forces. What causes a person to fall out of a roller coaster?
As people age, they may feel the bumps and drops of a roller coaster more strongly or take longer to recover from dizziness after having been spun at high speeds. They may just not enjoy the thrill as much as they did as a kid.