Well I think there are two exits, so the performance of one may/may not depend on the other. If Bopper wanted to hinder tall person from Art/JJ, he can by trying to use the other exit.
But I mean, in a real helicopter crash in the ocean, your first instinct would be to try to exit towards the door nearest you, no?
And my speculation based on that picture, it seems like tall person from Art/JJ is palming for the door handle so he can exit quickly...