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Environment and securityQuestion 181 of 566

What should you do first to get rid of expired marine flares?

  1. Fire them off at night
  2. Drop them at a fire hall
  3. Ask the distributor how to do it safely
  4. Put them in the garbage
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Correct answer: Ask the distributor how to do it safely

Distributors must take back the flares they sell and can tell you a safe way to dispose of them.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), How to dispose of distress signals, page 25

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026