What does the emergency safety switch do?

What does the emergency safety switch do?

• A. Shuts off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard
• B. Locks the boat in place.
• C. Activates the horn automatically.
• D. Puts the boat in neutral.

Answer: (A)

The emergency safety switch is a kill switch that stops the engine if the operator is separated from the controls. A lanyard or tether connects to your clothing or life jacket, and if you fall overboard, the lanyard pulls the switch, cutting ignition or fuel and quickly shutting the engine. This prevents a runaway boat and protects you from propeller injuries or collisions. It doesn’t lock the boat in place, activate the horn automatically, or put the boat in neutral—the kill switch’s sole function is to stop the engine when you’re no longer at the controls.

The emergency safety switch is a kill switch that stops the engine if the operator is separated from the controls. A lanyard or tether connects to your clothing or life jacket, and if you fall overboard, the lanyard pulls the switch, cutting ignition or fuel and quickly shutting the engine. This prevents a runaway boat and protects you from propeller injuries or collisions.

It doesn’t lock the boat in place, activate the horn automatically, or put the boat in neutral—the kill switch’s sole function is to stop the engine when you’re no longer at the controls.