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Safety equipmentQuestion 23 of 352

Under federal rules, a boat is under way. Which children must wear a life jacket, unless below decks or in a cabin?

  1. Children under 13 years old
  2. Children under 8 years old
  3. Children under 16 years old
  4. Children who cannot swim
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Correct answer: Children under 13 years old

The federal rule covers every child under 13 aboard a boat under way.

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

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