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Safety equipmentQuestion 172 of 566

How do you hold a hand flare when you light it?

  1. Clear of the boat and downwind
  2. Close to your body and upwind
  3. Over the deck, pointed down
  4. Inside the cabin door
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Correct answer: Clear of the boat and downwind

Holding it clear and downwind keeps sparks and heat away from you and the boat.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026