Question 16 of 30
Steering a motor lifeboat broadside (parallel) to heavy waves and sea could cause it to:
A
Go faster
B
Capsize
C
Pitch heavily
D
Align smoothly
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Capsize.
Steering broadside to heavy seas exposes the lifeboat to the full force of waves hitting the beam, which significantly increases the risk of the craft rolling to the point of capsizing.