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Before you goQuestion 436 of 566

You use the one-third fuel rule. How much of your fuel do you plan to use for the trip out?

  1. One third
  2. One half
  3. Two thirds
  4. All of it
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Correct answer: One third

One third is for the trip out, one third is for the return, and one third stays as reserve.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Pre-Departure Checklist, page 61

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026