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Safety equipmentQuestion 21 of 352

A recreational boat is under way. How many wearable life jackets must be on board?

  1. One for every two people on board
  2. At least one for each person on board
  3. One for each adult on board only
  4. One for each person in the water
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Correct answer: At least one for each person on board

The rule counts every person, so each person needs a wearable life jacket.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 175: Equipment Requirements, § 175.15 Personal flotation devices required

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026