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Safety equipmentQuestion 80 of 566

A canoe is over 6 m long. Which visual signals does the table list if the crew does not choose the electronic option?

  1. 3 flares only
  2. A watertight flashlight only
  3. 12 flares, with no more than 6 smoke signals
  4. A watertight flashlight and 6 flares, with no more than 2 smoke signals
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Correct answer: A watertight flashlight and 6 flares, with no more than 2 smoke signals

A human-powered boat over 6 m needs a flashlight and 6 flares. Only 2 of the flares can be smoke signals.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Table 4: Minimum safety equipment requirements by boat type and length, page 14

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026