6.7K views · 77 reactions | An emergency is no time to try out a new device. Always be sure to test your lifejacket or Personal Flotation Device (PFD) in a swimming pool or in shallow water first, under supervision, to see how you float. Relax your body and let your head fall back. With a little help, your face should remain above water so you can breathe easily. If this is not the case, you may need a different size or model that will provide better buoyancy. | Canadian Coast Guard | Facebook