Colorado Hunter Education Practice Exam

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What is the first thing you should do if you fall into cold water while boating?

Swim to shore immediately
Try to get back into the boat
Remove heavy clothing
Keep your clothes on to trap heat

The correct answer is: Try to get back into the boat

If you fall into cold water while boating, it may feel instinctual to swim to shore immediately. However, this can quickly lead to exhaustion and hypothermia. Option B, trying to get back into the boat, is the safest and most effective first step. This will provide some insulation from the cold water and give you a stable surface to stay afloat until help arrives. Option C, removing heavy clothing, can also help as it will reduce the weight pulling you down and potentially improve circulation. Option D, keeping your clothes on to trap heat, is incorrect as it will only weigh you down and make it harder to swim. The priority in this situation is to stay afloat and wait for rescue or find a way to get back onto the boat.