Canadian Boating Exam Practice Quiz

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What is the first step in responding to hull leaks or flooding?

Evacuate the vessel
Start the bilge pump
Locate the source of the leak or flooding
Call for help

The correct answer is: Locate the source of the leak or flooding

When a hull leak or flooding is present, the first step should be to locate the source of the issue. Evacuating the vessel, starting the bilge pump, and calling for help are all important steps, but they should come after the source of the leak or flooding has been found. If the source is not identified and addressed, the situation could potentially worsen even with evacuation, pump operation, or outside assistance. Therefore, the first step in responding to hull leaks or flooding is to locate the source of the issue.