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Safety equipmentQuestion 171 of 566

Which flare is best used to help air searchers find you?

  1. A buoyant smoke signal
  2. A multi-star flare
  3. A watertight flashlight
  4. A hand flare
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Correct answer: A hand flare

The hand flare shows only a little from the ground. It works best for aircraft searching for you.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Visual signals, page 24

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