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Safety equipmentQuestion 152 of 566

You try a PFD on your child. How much space between the shoulders and the device means it is too big?

  1. More than 7.6 cm (3 in)
  2. More than 1 cm (0.4 in)
  3. More than 2.5 cm (1 in)
  4. More than 15 cm (6 in)
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Correct answer: More than 7.6 cm (3 in)

A device that is too big can do more harm than good.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Lifejackets and PFDs, page 22

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026