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Emergencies and cold waterQuestion 385 of 566

While you manoeuvre to recover a person in the water, what must you keep away from them?

  1. The lifebuoy
  2. The boat's anchor
  3. Other crew members
  4. The propeller
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Correct answer: The propeller

Go slow, know where the person is, and keep the propeller far away.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Falling overboard, page 52

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026