Boatsmart Module 2 Continued Exam
Questions and Answers
the Small Vessel Regulations require your safety equipment to be - ANS-in good
working order, regularly maintained, replaced when necessary and easy to access
what are the 4 types of boating safety equipment needed? - ANS-personal safety, boat
safety, distress and navigation
what are the 3 types of Canadian approved floatation devices? - ANS-life jackets,
personal flotation devices, inflatable pfd's
how do you know if a flotation device is canadian approved? - ANS-it will have a label or
stamp with approval from Transport Canada or the Canadian Coast Guard
what is a life jacket designed to do - ANS-they turn an unconscious person face up in
the water
what are 3 types of life jackets? - ANS-safety of life at sea, standard and small vessel
life jackets
which flotation device gives the highest level of protection? - ANS-life jackets over pfd's
what is a pfd designed to do - ANS-they keep a person afloat but don't turn them face
up in the water
what are the rules for inflatable pfd's? - ANS-person must be at least 16, must be worn
at all times on the boat, must be easily available for people below deck, can't be used
on pwc or in white water activities
what should a child's life jacket have? - ANS-a label or stamp, a large collar, a safety
strap that fastens between the legs, a grab strap, reflective material and a whistle
how do you test a life jacket for buoyancy? - ANS-put the life jacket on and wade into
water, bend your knees and float on your back, check if the jacket keeps your chin
above the water
how to care for your life jacket? - ANS-don't use them as cushions or bumpers, air dry
them out of sun, store in a dry area, check them for rips
how to clean a life jacket - ANS-use mild soap and water, rinse well, air dry out of sun
Questions and Answers
the Small Vessel Regulations require your safety equipment to be - ANS-in good
working order, regularly maintained, replaced when necessary and easy to access
what are the 4 types of boating safety equipment needed? - ANS-personal safety, boat
safety, distress and navigation
what are the 3 types of Canadian approved floatation devices? - ANS-life jackets,
personal flotation devices, inflatable pfd's
how do you know if a flotation device is canadian approved? - ANS-it will have a label or
stamp with approval from Transport Canada or the Canadian Coast Guard
what is a life jacket designed to do - ANS-they turn an unconscious person face up in
the water
what are 3 types of life jackets? - ANS-safety of life at sea, standard and small vessel
life jackets
which flotation device gives the highest level of protection? - ANS-life jackets over pfd's
what is a pfd designed to do - ANS-they keep a person afloat but don't turn them face
up in the water
what are the rules for inflatable pfd's? - ANS-person must be at least 16, must be worn
at all times on the boat, must be easily available for people below deck, can't be used
on pwc or in white water activities
what should a child's life jacket have? - ANS-a label or stamp, a large collar, a safety
strap that fastens between the legs, a grab strap, reflective material and a whistle
how do you test a life jacket for buoyancy? - ANS-put the life jacket on and wade into
water, bend your knees and float on your back, check if the jacket keeps your chin
above the water
how to care for your life jacket? - ANS-don't use them as cushions or bumpers, air dry
them out of sun, store in a dry area, check them for rips
how to clean a life jacket - ANS-use mild soap and water, rinse well, air dry out of sun
