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Minnesota boating practice set 9

Practice only. These original questions were checked against the linked agency pages by the site author, not independently reviewed by a boating-law expert or an instructor. This is not the official exam, not an approved course and it does not give you a boater card. Rules change; confirm with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

1. Why does NWS recommend having a compass available when boating in fog?
2. The air feels warm. What should you assume about water temperature?
3. When preparing for an outing on cold water, what temperature should guide protective clothing?
4. What immediate breathing danger can sudden cold-water immersion cause?
5. Why can self-rescue become difficult during cold-water immersion?
6. Who should receive a float plan before a cold-water outing?
7. After unexpected cold-water immersion, what does NWS recommend about getting out?
8. If you cannot swim to safety after cold-water immersion, what does NWS recommend?
9. Why is getting to a warm, dry, protected place important after escaping cold water?

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