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Environment and securityQuestion 184 of 566

Why must you not sink expired flares in the water?

  1. It makes the flares go off
  2. It pollutes the waterway and harms the environment
  3. It is bad for your engine
  4. It makes fish go away
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Correct answer: It pollutes the waterway and harms the environment

Soaking or sinking flares puts harmful things in the water.

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