Canadian Boating Exam Practice Quiz

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Vessels with more than 0.5m of freeboard are required to have what?

Re-boarding Devices
An additional life jacket per person
A waterproof flashlight
Signal flares

The correct answer is: Re-boarding Devices

Freeboard is the distance between the waterline and the deck of a vessel. A vessel with more than 0.5m of freeboard would likely be larger and may be used in deeper waters. Re-boarding devices, such as ladders or steps, are important to have on larger vessels as they increase safety for passengers who may accidentally fall overboard or need to enter and exit the vessel while in water. The other options, while also important safety measures, are not specifically required for vessels with greater freeboard and may be more applicable to smaller vessels. For example, additional life jackets are required on small vessels that can capsize easily, while waterproof flashlights and signal flares are more important for night-time or emergency situations.