Which water safety practice is essential for safe swimming?

• A. Never swim alone, wear life jackets on boats, and avoid breath-holding games.
• B. Always swim alone to build independence.
• C. Run on pool decks to stay warm.
• D. Skip using life jackets.

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that effective water safety relies on preventing drowning through proactive precautions. The best choice emphasizes three foundational habits: never swim alone so help is nearby if something goes wrong, wear a life jacket when on boats or near open water to stay afloat even if you’re tired or unsteady, and avoid breath-holding games because they can cause fainting underwater. Together, these practices create protective layers across many situations, from pools to lakes and boats. The other options miss essential safety elements: swimming alone defeats the protective buddy system, running on pool decks is a slip-and-fall hazard, and skipping life jackets removes important buoyancy protection during boating or water activities.