Canadian Boating Practice Exam

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Which buoy indicates the location of safe water?

  1. Isolated Danger Buoys

  2. Junction Beacons

  3. Starboard-hand Day Beacons

  4. Cardinal Buoys

The correct answer is: Cardinal Buoys

Cardinal Buoys usually have a combination of colors, shapes, and numbers or letters, making them easily recognizable by mariners. They indicate the direction in which a mariner can safely pass based on local navigation hazards. In contrast, Isolated Danger Buoys (A) mark a single hazard or obstruction that stands alone in an otherwise navigable area. Junction Beacons (B) are used to mark the intersection of two channels, while Starboard-hand Day Beacons (C) indicate the starboard (right) side of a channel when entering from seaward. Therefore, D is the most accurate answer as cardinal buoys specifically show the direction of safe water to navigate through.

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