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Emergencies and cold waterQuestion 306 of 566

You see a person in trouble near a low-head dam. What should you do?

  1. Drive your boat close to the dam.
  2. Jump in to help the person.
  3. Stay away, call 911 and throw a rope from afar.
  4. Wait for the person to swim out.
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Correct answer: Stay away, call 911 and throw a rope from afar.

Do not enter the area, because you could be trapped too.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Safety around dams and weirs, page 40

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026