Question 27 of 30
A person has fallen overboard and is being picked up with a rescue boat. If the person appears in immediate danger of drowning, how should the rescue boat maneuver?
A
Perform an elegant, slow Williamson turn
B
Make the most direct and safest immediate approach
C
Wait for sunrise
D
Circle the person three times before stopping
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Make the most direct and safest immediate approach.
In cases of immediate danger, the rescue boat must prioritize the most direct and safest approach to extract the victim from the water as quickly as possible to prevent drowning.