Question 500Deck Safety70% to pass
On a small boat, if someone fell overboard and you did not know over which side the person fell, you should _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) stop the propellers from turning and throw a ring buoy over the side.
This is the correct answer because the first priority in a person overboard situation is to stop the boat's forward motion and throw a flotation device to the person in the water. Stopping the propellers prevents further injury to the person in the water, and throwing a ring buoy provides them with a means to stay afloat until they can be retrieved.
The other options are incorrect because they would either move the boat away from the person (A), potentially cause further harm by reversing the engines (B), or not provide the necessary flotation device (C).
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