Boating Exam Ch 2 Questions and Answers 100% Correct

Boating Exam Ch 2 Questions and Answers 100% Correct
PFD (personal flotation device) - ANSWER--most important safety equipment
-should wear whenever boating
-should always have on board
-must be approved by coast guard
-must be right size -must have enough buoyancy
Type I PFD--offshore - ANSWER--for rough/remote waters
-turn unconcious wearer face side up in water
-hard to swim in
-adult--22 lbs buoyancy
-child--11 lbs
Type II PFD--near shore - ANSWER--for calm, inland water
-less bulky than Type I
-may not turn unconscious wearer face side up in the water
-adult--15 lbs buoyancy
-child--11 lbs
Type III PFD--flotation aid - ANSWER--calm, inland water
-specifically made for water sports
Ex: float coats, fishing vests, water sport vests
-will not turn unconcious face side up
-adult-- 15 lbs
-child--11 lbs
Type IV PFD--throw able device - ANSWER--throw to someone who fell overboard
-held, not worn
Ex: ring buoy, horseshoe buoy, floating cushions
Type V PFD--special use - ANSWER-Ex: deck suits, work vests, board sailing vests
-special uses and locations
PFD label - ANSWER--intended use of device
-size of person it will fit
-special care instructions
-how to properly wear it
-if its US coast guard approved