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Before you goQuestion 261 of 566

How should you place the fuel nozzle when you fill the tank?

  1. Ground it against the filler pipe.
  2. Hold it a hand's width above the pipe.
  3. Tape it in the open position.
  4. Rest it on the deck.
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Correct answer: Ground it against the filler pipe.

Contact between nozzle and filler pipe helps prevent sparks.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Fuel safely, page 34

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026