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Emergencies and cold waterQuestion 389 of 566

How does falling overboard rank among causes of recreational boating deaths in Canada?

  1. It is a rare cause.
  2. It is the only cause.
  3. It only happens at night.
  4. It is one of the main causes.
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Correct answer: It is one of the main causes.

Wearing a lifejacket lowers the risk of drowning.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026