Canadian Boating Exam Practice Quiz

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How can a distress cloth be used in an emergency?

For making repairs
To attract attention
As a sail for wind propulsion
To collect rainwater

The correct answer is: To attract attention

A distress cloth is typically used in emergency situations to make your location more visible to potential rescuers. While options A, C, and D may also be useful in certain emergency situations, they do not directly address the use of a distress cloth. Option A, for example, may be applicable in repairing a damaged boat or shelter, but does not mention the specific use of a distress cloth. Similarly, option C could potentially be used as a sail to travel toward rescue, but this usage is not specific to a distress cloth. Option D may be useful for collecting water in an emergency, but it is not the primary function of a distress cloth. Therefore, while these options may have their own practical uses in emergency situations, they are not directly related to the question of how a distress cloth can be used in an emergency. Option B, on the other hand, directly addresses the main purpose of a