Test your water safety knowledge

1. Water can be dangerous because:

• It is always clean

• Not all dangers are easy to see

• It is always safe

• It cannot cause harm

What do the signs below mean?

• No diving

• No diving

• Wear a lifejacket

• No running

• No swimming

• Wear a lifejacket

• No running

• Warning (danger)

• Warning (danger)

• No swimming

Open water (loch, sea, river) differs from a swimming pool in which of the following ways?

• Open water is usually colder and may have currents.

• Swimming pools are always outdoors.

• Open water is always shallow.

• Swimming pools have no safety rules.

4. Entering cold water in Scotland’s waters can be dangerous because:

• It can cause cold water shock and affect breathing.

• It makes swimming easier.

• It increases body temperature.

• It helps you float better.

It is important to stay together and keep an eye on your family and friends when near water because:

• It helps ensure everyone's safety and quick response in case of emergency.

• It makes swimming more fun.

• It is required by law.

• It helps you swim faster.

Select three things you could bring with you for a safe day to the beach/loch/river:

• Sunscreen, water, and a life jacket

• Books, headphones, and a camera

• Laptop, charger, and desk lamp

• Blanket, pillow, and slippers

7. You should never enter the water to help someone because:

• You might also get into danger

• It is faster to call for help

• It is against the rules

• It is unnecessary

You can see someone in the water that is struggling. What is the first thing you should do?

• Encourage them to float on their back and calm down. Keep your eye on them until the emergency services arrive.

• Find something to help them, such as rescue equipment, a rope, a football or anything that floats.

• Call 999 and ask for help.

It is better to float on your back rather than try to swim if you fall into water unexpectedly.

• True

• False

10. It is very important to only use rescue equipment in an emergency because:

• It ensures equipment is available when truly needed.

• It makes the equipment look new.

• It is fun to use the equipment.

• It saves time during training.