Maine Firearm Hunter Safety Course Practice Exam

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Prepare for the Maine Firearm Hunter Safety Course with practice exams. This guide includes multiple choice questions, flashcards, and detailed explanations to help ensure you're ready for the hunter safety exam.

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What should you do if you fall into cold water while boating?

Swim to shore immediately
Try to reboard your boat
Remove clothing to reduce weight
Stay with the boat and signal for help

The correct answer is: Try to reboard your boat

If you fall into cold water while boating, the best course of action is to try to reboard your boat (Option B). This is the safest option because water conducts heat away from the body about 25 times faster than air of the same temperature. By climbing back onto your boat, you reduce the amount of body in direct contact with the cold water, helping to retain body heat and prevent hypothermia. Options A, C, and D are not the best choices in this situation: A. Swimming to shore immediately may lead to further heat loss and increase the risk of hypothermia. C. Removing clothing may actually make it more difficult to retain body heat, as layers of clothing can provide insulation. D. Staying with the boat is a good choice, but without the ability to reboard, it may be challenging to signal for help effectively.