Canadian Boating Practice Exam

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Under what conditions are visual signals not required onboard any boat?

If the boat has a manual bilge pump
If the boat is over 9m in length
If the boat is not motorized and 6m or less in length
If the boat has sleeping arrangements

The correct answer is: If the boat is not motorized and 6m or less in length

While all boats are required to have some form of signaling device, such as flares or a whistle, those that are over 6m in length and motorized are also required to have visual signals such as flares or a distress light. Therefore, option B is incorrect because the size of the boat does not determine its need for visual signals. Similarly, option D is incorrect because sleeping arrangements do not impact the required safety equipment. Option A is also incorrect because while a manual bilge pump is an important safety feature, it does not exempt a boat from needing visual signals. The only correct and logical answer is C, as a non-motorized boat under 6m in length may not need visual signals but is still required to have a signaling device.