Canadian Boating Practice Exam

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Prepare for your Canadian Boating Exam with our comprehensive quiz that features multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge of boating safety, navigation, and regulations. Get ready to hit the water safely!

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How can a boat reduce speed quickly?

Turning off the engine
Lowering an anchor
Putting the motor in reverse and applying power
Sailing against the wind

The correct answer is: Putting the motor in reverse and applying power

Lowering an anchor (option B) is incorrect because lowering an anchor at high speeds can damage the boat and cause potential injuries. Turning off the engine (option A) will slow down the boat, but not as quickly as using the motor in reverse and applying power (option C). Sailing against the wind (option D) will not slow down the boat quickly and may even increase its speed. Using the motor in reverse and applying power (option C) is the most effective and efficient way to reduce speed quickly in a boat.