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Safety equipmentQuestion 91 of 566

Your 5 m boat has an outboard motor. Which visual signals does the table require?

  1. 1 watertight flashlight, or 3 flares with only 1 smoke signal
  2. 6 flares with 2 smoke signals only
  3. 12 flares with 6 smoke signals
  4. None
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Correct answer: 1 watertight flashlight, or 3 flares with only 1 smoke signal

A motor on a boat up to 6 m brings a visual signals rule. The rule is a flashlight or 3 flares.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Table 4: Minimum safety equipment requirements by boat type and length, page 15

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026