Padi: Night Diving Knowledge Review Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Briefly describe the procedures for entering the water from shore. {Ans: Turn light on, check entry area, enter holding onto buddy or stay within reach. Move quickly through surf. Watch where you step. Swim when it's deep enough, while staying in contact with buddy.}Briefly describe the procedures for entering the water from a boat. {Ans: Check entry area, turn light on, enter as usual, signal 'Ok', get out of way.}What are six environmental conditions you should avoid when night diving? {Ans: 1) Moderate to high surf. 2) Moderate to strong currents. 3) Bad visibility. 4) Thick kelp, fish nets, anything entangling. 5) Heavy surge. 6) Overhead environments.}List three uses for marker lights and where they are attached for those uses. {Ans: 1) Orientation: snorkel or tank valve. 2) Boat/buoy: Motor, antennae or buoy flagstaff. 3) Ascent/descent line: String at intervals.}State the recommendations regarding the use of new or unfamiliar equipment on a night dive. {Ans: Don't. It's best to become familiar withnew equipment during the day under favorable conditions.}Briefly describe what you should do if you experience light failure while night diving. {Ans: Stop, switch to backup light, signal buddy, head back. If only