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Environment and securityQuestion 182 of 566

Why must you not throw expired flares in the garbage?

  1. They will make the garbage smell
  2. They turn into smoke at once
  3. They will pollute the air only
  4. They can explode and badly hurt people
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Correct answer: They can explode and badly hurt people

People have been seriously hurt when flares thrown out this way exploded.

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