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Safety equipmentQuestion 115 of 566

In which place does a boat not need flares?

  1. On any lake, if the trip is in daylight only
  2. On water such as a canal or lake, if the boat is always within 1 nautical mile of shore
  3. On any river that has a current
  4. On any water within 5 nautical miles of shore
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Correct answer: On water such as a canal or lake, if the boat is always within 1 nautical mile of shore

The flare exemption is for water where the boat can never be more than 1 nautical mile (1.852 km) from shore.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Notes about minimum safety equipment requirements, page 17

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026