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 and cannot get out?

Attempt to swim to shore immediately
Remove your clothing to reduce weight
Stay as still as possible and keep your clothes on
Splash water around to attract attention

The correct answer is: Stay as still as possible and keep your clothes on

If you fall into cold water while boating and cannot get out, the best course of action is to stay as still as possible and keep your clothes on. This helps in several ways: first, keeping your clothes on can provide some insulation against the cold water, as wet clothes can help retain body heat. Secondly, staying still can help prevent rapid loss of body heat through unnecessary movement and help conserve energy while waiting for help to arrive. It is important to avoid attempting to swim to shore immediately, as cold water can cause rapid loss of strength and coordination, making it dangerous to swim long distances. Removing your clothing to reduce weight is also not advisable, as clothing can provide some protection from the cold water and help with buoyancy. Similarly, splashing water around to attract attention might not be effective in a situation where you are struggling to stay afloat.