Question 33 On a small boat, if someone fell overboard and you did not know over which side the person fell, which action should you take? Immediately reverse the engines Increase speed to full to get the vessel away from the person First put the rudder hard over in either direction Stop the propellers from turning and throw a ring buoy over the side ✓ Correct answerExplanation The official Q170 sample marks D — “Stop the propellers from turning and throw a ring buoy over the side” — as correct.
Basis Document Q170 Deck General–Safety (Sample Examination), OUPV Near Coastal
USCG NMC Q170 source question 33 prints “Correct answer: D”.