A train of riders approaches the loading and unloading station at the Xcelerator ride at Knott’s Berry Farm in Orange County, Calif.

While standing in line, you have plenty of time to view other people experiencing it ahead of you, so you know what you’re in for long before reaching the point of no return.

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