PADI Open Water Diver 3

Question 1

What does the acronym 'SEABAG' stand for in PADI dive planning?

Accepted Answer

Site conditions, Equipment, Activity, Buoyancy, Air, Gas

Answer

SEABAG is a pre-dive planning checklist covering Site conditions, Equipment, Activity, Buoyancy, Air, and Gas management.

Question 2

How should a diver signal 'I'm okay' to their buddy underwater?

Accepted Answer

Circle formed with thumb and index finger (OK sign)

Answer

The OK signal underwater is made by forming a circle with the thumb and index finger, indicating all is well.

Question 3

What is nitrogen narcosis most likely to impair in a diver?

Accepted Answer

Judgment, reasoning, and coordination

Answer

Nitrogen narcosis impairs judgment, reasoning, and motor coordination, similar to the effects of alcohol intoxication.

Question 4

When planning a multi-level dive, which depth should be visited first?

Accepted Answer

Deepest depth first

Answer

Always dive deepest first, then progressively ascend to shallower depths to manage nitrogen accumulation safely.

Question 5

What is the correct action if your regulator begins to freeflow (continuously releases air) underwater?

Accepted Answer

Breathe from the side of the mouthpiece and ascend in a controlled manner

Answer

You can breathe from a freeflowing regulator by sipping air from the side of the mouthpiece while making a controlled ascent.

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