Boating Exam Ch 2 (Well-enlightened)

PFD (personal flotation device) correct answers -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 correct answers -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 correct answers -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 correct answers -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 correct answers -throw to someone who fell overboard -held, not worn Ex: ring buoy, horseshoe buoy, floating cushions Type V PFD--special use correct answers Ex: deck suits, work vests, board sailing vests -special uses and locations PFD label correct answers -intended use of device -size of person it will fit -special care instructions -how to properly wear it -if its US coast guard approved check label of PFD to correct answers -right size -right type for activity -US coast guard approved