Question 528 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) after exiting clear of the helicopter. According to U.S. Coast Guard regulations, you should inflate your life jacket after exiting the helicopter and being clear of the aircraft. This is to avoid the risk of the life jacket becoming caught on the helicopter and impeding your ability to exit the aircraft safely. Inflating the life jacket prior to exiting the helicopter or while still in the water next to the helicopter could potentially create a hazard during the evacuation process. The other options are incorrect as they either inflate the life jacket too early or do not allow you to safely exit the helicopter first.