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Safety equipmentQuestion 155 of 566

How close should a child stay to an adult when the child wears a lifejacket or PFD on the water?

  1. In the same boat but in another room
  2. Within arm's reach at all times
  3. Within 10 m
  4. Within sight only
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Correct answer: Within arm's reach at all times

Keeping a child within reach lets you grab the child fast.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026