Alabama Boating License Practice Test

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When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced?

  1. When it is slightly torn

  2. After every use

  3. At the beginning of every boating season

  4. Only if it does not float anymore

The correct answer is: When it is slightly torn

Life jackets should always be discarded and replaced if they are slightly torn. This is because even small tears can weaken the integrity of the life jacket and make it less effective in providing buoyancy and keeping the wearer afloat. Discarding and replacing the life jacket after every use or at the beginning of every boating season may be excessive and wasteful, as long as the life jacket remains in good condition. However, it should definitely be replaced if it no longer floats, as this indicates that it is no longer functioning properly and may not provide the necessary buoyancy in an emergency situation.

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