Question 1389Deck Safety70% to pass
Steering a motor lifeboat broadside to the sea could cause it to _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) capsize.
Steering a motor lifeboat broadside to the sea can cause it to capsize due to the increased risk of the boat being overwhelmed by the waves. Lifeboats are designed to operate with their bow into the waves to minimize the risk of capsizing. Steering a lifeboat broadside exposes the side of the boat to the full force of the waves, which can lead to the boat becoming unstable and potentially capsizing. The other answer choices are incorrect because running the boat faster or smoother would not address the fundamental stability issue, and the boat would not sink if it capsized.
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