Minnesota Firearms Safety Hunter Education Practice Exam

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

  1. Swim to shore immediately

  2. Attempt to pull yourself back into the boat

  3. Stay with the boat and signal for help

  4. Dive underwater to avoid the cold

The correct answer is: Stay with the boat and signal for help

If you fall into cold water while boating, the correct course of action is to stay with the boat and signal for help. This is the best choice because staying with the boat can provide you with a floating platform to hold onto, which can help conserve your body heat. Additionally, the boat can make it easier for rescuers to locate you. Trying to swim to shore immediately can lead to exhaustion and increase the risk of hypothermia. Attempting to pull yourself back into the boat can be challenging, especially in cold water, and might not be the safest option. Diving underwater to avoid the cold is also not recommended as it can be dangerous and increase the risk of hypothermia. It is essential to stay calm, stay with the boat, and signal for help in such a situation.