The Type III PFD is normally worn when water temperature exceeds what Fahrenheit?

The Type III PFD is normally worn when water temperature exceeds what Fahrenheit?

• A. 50
• B. 60
• C. 70
• D. 80

Answer: (B)

Type III PFDs are the go-to choice for recreational boating in calm, near-shore conditions because they are comfortable, allow easy movement, and are worn like a vest. They provide flotation and keep you afloat, but they don’t reliably turn an unconscious person face-up. Because of that, they’re considered appropriate when you’re in water that’s warm enough for active, alert boating life—roughly when water temperatures are around 60°F or warmer. In cooler water, the risk from hypothermia and the need for extra buoyancy to help turn and support a person in distress make more buoyant, more protective types (like Type I or II) preferable. So the commonly used threshold is about 60°F for wearing a Type III PFD.

Type III PFDs are the go-to choice for recreational boating in calm, near-shore conditions because they are comfortable, allow easy movement, and are worn like a vest. They provide flotation and keep you afloat, but they don’t reliably turn an unconscious person face-up. Because of that, they’re considered appropriate when you’re in water that’s warm enough for active, alert boating life—roughly when water temperatures are around 60°F or warmer. In cooler water, the risk from hypothermia and the need for extra buoyancy to help turn and support a person in distress make more buoyant, more protective types (like Type I or II) preferable. So the commonly used threshold is about 60°F for wearing a Type III PFD.