The flotation characteristics of anti-exposure coveralls are similar to those of a PFD.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not Sure
• D. Partial

Answer: (A)

Understanding flotation in gear helps you see why this statement is treated as true. Anti-exposure coveralls provide buoyant support that helps keep you afloat in the water, similar to how a life jacket or PFD works by contributing lift to stay on the surface. The idea isn't that they replace a PFD, but that their buoyant effect is in the same ballpark—enough to aid flotation and reduce drowning risk in an emergency. In practice, you still rely on a proper PFD for guaranteed buoyancy and rescue-ready flotation, but the coveralls’ buoyancy characteristics are comparable in the sense that both help you stay afloat.