It's a good idea to learn a little about roller coasters before you ride your first ones. Specific parks will usually rank the roller coasters on intensity, so you can learn more about the particular roller coasters you're going to visit when you get there and get the park map, or you can check out the specific coasters online.  Wooden roller coasters are the oldest and most classic coasters. Usually operated on chain-lifts, they'll go very fast, but never go upside down or in complicated loops, for the most part. Steel-track roller coasters are much more complex, featuring lots of twists and turns, often upside down. But some steel coasters are good because they will have more turns and not as many drops.  They will also be less rickety and smoother than wooden ones. There are some small steel coasters which are great for first time as wooden coasters are very bumpy. If you're scared of the big drops, look for a roller coaster with a curved drop instead of a straight drop, so you'll get a gradual ride and won't feel as if you're plunging. You can also choose a launched ride, which accelerates you at high speeds instead of dropping you off of a large hill, though these are just as intense in some cases.  It may seem silly, but most kid rides allow anyone to ride, and can be a great start. Try not to find out specific things like how tall the coaster is, how fast it goes, and other specific "scary" numbers. It is a good idea, though, to check out the twists and turns so you can brace your body and know what to expect from the ride and avoid rides that do stuff you're intimidated by.  Find these things out after you ride so you can tell others and be proud of yourself. Millions of people ride roller coasters every year and have a blast doing it. There's little to fear from the roller coaster, and lots of fun to be had. Talking about it with enthusiasts is a great way to get interested and excited in roller coasters for yourself.  Also talk to people who were scared but now love them as it will help you see what you should ride.  Talk to family and friends, as well as park employees at the gate who enjoy roller coasters. Ask them what rides at the park are the smoothest or the tamest, and which ones to avoid. Another good idea is to ask people what their first roller coaster experience was. You can get a good idea of what to avoid on your first ride. Read online about the good coasters at the park you're going to visit. Try to watch YouTube videos on anything you think you may go on to see if they seem tame enough for you. If you're feeling scared by the idea of a 12-story drop going 60 mph (97 km/h), that's perfectly normal. That means the theme park is doing its job! Roller coasters are made to be scary to give riders fun thrills and chills, but they aren't actually dangerous as long as you follow the safety precautions and listen to instructions. A coaster is thoroughly tested before being cleared for public use, and all the rides receive regular maintenance to keep them in top working order. You needn't fear malfunction at professional parks. Some injuries are reported each year from riding a roller coaster, but the vast majority of those injuries are the result of rider error and rule-breaking. If you listen to instructions and stay seated, you'll be fine. Statistically-speaking, you've run a greater risk of injury by driving to the theme park than riding the roller coaster. The chance of fatal injury on a roller coaster is 1 in 1.5 billion. Riding roller coasters should be fun, and it'll always be a lot easier with friends to cheer you on, scream together, and support each other through it. Some people find it more comfortable with a person who is also scared so you both can scream your guts out, and you won't feel left out. Others like going with someone who has already been on the coaster, and could reassure you'll be okay. Don't go with people who will push you to do things you don't want to do. When you find your limit, don't ride anything bigger unless you are ready to push your limits. It doesn't matter what everyone thinks of you if you've found your comfort zone and want to stay in it. Don't let anybody try to push you around or pressure you into riding rides you aren't comfortable with yet. The average roller coaster is usually shorter than a television commercial. In some cases, you'll wait in line for 2,000% more time than you'll be on the ride. The drops, although very big, will be over in the time it takes you to take a breath. Try to remember that the whole thing, for better or worse, will be over extremely quickly. The wait is the big source of fear and anticipation, and the ride is the fun part. Before you wait in line, make sure you meet the height requirements listed at the start of the ride and that you're not physically unfit to ride. Typically, people with heart disorders, people who are pregnant, and people with other physical disabilities are not permitted to ride roller coasters.
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