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Safety equipmentQuestion 24 of 352

A boat is under way. Where may a child under 13 be without a life jacket under the federal rule?

  1. On the open bow with an adult
  2. In a seat near the stern
  3. Below decks or in an enclosed cabin
  4. On a boat that goes slowly
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Correct answer: Below decks or in an enclosed cabin

Only a place below decks or in an enclosed cabin removes the need for the 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