Propeller injuries – the quiz

WATCH OUT! PROPELLERS CAN KILL!

Of all the various types of diving injuries, those involving propellers are the most frightening. We believe that many of these accidents can easily be prevented by raising awareness, exercising good seamanship and respecting some basic rules as a diver.

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29 May 2023
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1. 
Propeller injuries are only a concern when another (not your own) boat comes too close.

2. 
The alpha and/or diver down flag is NOT needed in areas known to frequently have divers underwater.

3. 
Which statement is correct?

4. 
Use a surface marker buoy if you make an emergency ascent far from the diver-down flag.

5. 
Always surface within ______ mt. of your dive flag, or close to the reef, if there's one.

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