When using a handheld smoke signal in a...

Question 1 / 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d46919

Question 1 of 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d46919

When using a handheld smoke signal in a liferaft, you should __________.

Question 1 of 27070

When using a handheld smoke signal in a liferaft, you should __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Wind direction and smoke drift when using pyrotechnic signals • Safe handling of handheld smoke signals in confined spaces like a liferaft • How smoke might affect visibility and breathing for persons in the raft

💭 Think About

• If smoke is blown by the wind, where should you hold the signal so the smoke is carried away from the raft, not into it? • Would it ever be safe to use a smoke signal in an enclosed or semi-enclosed space? Why or why not? • Think about which side of the raft is safest for both visibility to rescuers and for the survivors’ comfort and safety.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify where the wind is coming from and where it will carry the smoke relative to the raft. • Confirm that the signal should be used outside the raft in open air, not in an enclosed area. • Check which option best keeps smoke and hot particles away from people in the raft.

Question 1 of 27070

When using a handheld smoke signal in a liferaft, you should __________.

activate the signal on the downwind side

activate the signal on the upwind side

activate the signal inside the boat

activate the signal at the stern