Water Safety Quiz

Personal Flotation Device (Life Jacket) Requirements

True/False:

Personal Flotation Devices, (PFD's), are required in ALL watercraft.  T/F

There needs to be ONLY a type I, type II, type III, type V or approved inflatable PFD on board for each passenger in a boat of 16 feet in length or less.  T/F

One "throwable" type IV PDF IS required on all boats 16 feet or longer.  T/F

Personal Watercraft operators DO need to wear an approved PFD.  T/F

Personal Flotation Devices must be of the appropriate size for the intended wearer.  T/F

Ski belts are NOT approved for use as a required Personal Flotation Device.  T/F

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