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Communication and distressQuestion 379 of 566

How can you prepare to give a clear distress call under stress?

  1. Memorize the call the day before
  2. Keep a laminated script near the VHF radio
  3. Store the script in the glove box of your car
  4. Ask a passenger to write it when needed
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Correct answer: Keep a laminated script near the VHF radio

A script by the radio helps you say the right words in a real emergency.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), How to make a Pan-Pan call on Channel 16 of your VHF radio, page 51

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026