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Si navegando dos tripulantes, uno de ellos cae al agua, lo primero que se debe hacer es:If, sailing with two crew, one falls into the water, the first thing to do is:
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Correct answer: a) Put the helm over to the side of the fall.
Why it is correct
Putting the helm to the side of the fall swings the stern and propeller away from the person.
Why the others are not
- b) That would swing the stern and propeller towards the person.
- c) Only one person is left on board: there is nobody to warn.
- d) That comes afterwards, with the person in sight and the propeller clear.
How to work it out in the exam
- The helm swings the stern the opposite way, which is why you turn towards the person.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2017 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 7 Official paper · Official answer key
- Región de Murcia · 2026 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 8 Official paper · Official answer key
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