Which statement about a properly fitted life jacket is true?

• A. It reduces fatigue while floating
• B. It provides buoyancy and helps you stay afloat
• C. It eliminates all risk of drowning
• D. It must be worn only in rough water

Answer: (B)

A properly fitted life jacket’s main purpose is to provide buoyancy so you stay afloat with less effort. The foam or other buoyant material inside is designed to displace enough water to support your body, helping your head stay above the surface and making it easier to breathe and stay calm. This is why the statement that it provides buoyancy and helps you stay afloat is true. It doesn’t remove all drowning risk or guarantee safety, and it isn’t something you wear only in rough water; you should wear it whenever you’re on the water as required, and it won’t on its own prevent fatigue or dangerous situations.