Minnesota Firearms Safety Hunter Education Practice Exam

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What should you do if you fall into cold water while boating?

Attempt to climb back into the boat immediately
Swim to shore if you're close
Remove heavy clothing to swim better
Try to keep as much of your body out of the water as possible

The correct answer is: Try to keep as much of your body out of the water as possible

If you fall into cold water while boating, the best course of action is to try to keep as much of your body out of the water as possible. This is the correct answer because it helps reduce the risk of hypothermia, a dangerous condition that can occur when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it. By minimizing your body's exposure to the cold water, you can increase your chances of staying warm and maintaining your body heat. Swimming to shore if you're close (option B) might not be the best choice as swimming in cold water can accelerate heat loss, leading to hypothermia. Attempting to climb back into the boat immediately (option A) may also not be the safest option, especially if you are in cold water and risk capsizing the boat. Removing heavy clothing to swim better (option C) is not recommended as these clothes can provide some insulation against the cold water.