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Safety equipmentQuestion 179 of 566

How often should you check the batteries in your watertight flashlight?

  1. Once a year
  2. Each time you buy fuel
  3. Only when it looks dim
  4. Before every trip
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Correct answer: Before every trip

If the power fails, the flashlight may be your only way to signal for help.

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

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