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Safety equipmentQuestion 177 of 566

You fire an aerial flare. How should you aim it?

  1. Straight at the nearest boat
  2. At an angle into the wind
  3. Downwind and level
  4. Straight down at the water
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Correct answer: At an angle into the wind

Aim up and into the wind. If the wind is strong, use a lower angle of no more than 45 degrees.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026