Understanding Emergency Situations in the Water: Test

What should you do before going swimming?

• Jump right into the water

• Put on your swimsuit and wait 30 minutes

• Always swim with a buddy or adult

• Run around the pool area

Which is NOT safe to do near water?

• Walking slowly

• Wearing a life jacket

• Running and pushing others

• Following pool rules

What should you do if you see someone struggling in the water?

• Jump in to save them

• Yell "HELP!" and get an adult

• Throw them your towel

• Ignore them and keep swimming

Where is it safe to swim?

• In a supervised pool with a lifeguard

• In a river alone

• In the ocean during a storm

• In a pond at night

What should you do if you get tired while swimming?

• Keep swimming anyway

• Try to reach the deep end

• Float on your back and rest

• Dive underwater

Which is important to remember about pool rules?

• They're only for little kids

• They keep everyone safe

• They're not important

• They're just suggestions

What should you do before helping someone in the water?

• Get adult help first

• Jump in right away

• Throw anything you can find

• Swim out to them immediately

Which is a safe swimming behavior?

• Diving in shallow water

• Swimming during lightning

• Always swim with a buddy

• Running around the pool

What should you wear when swimming?

• Regular clothes

• Proper swimwear and safety gear

• Heavy shoes

• Lots of jewelry

If you hear thunder while swimming, you should:

• Keep swimming

• Wait five minutes

• Get out of the water immediately

• Swim faster