Which statement is accurate about Pennsylvania lifeguard supervision?

• A. In Pennsylvania, children under 12 require supervision by an adult when lifeguards are not on duty
• B. Lifeguards are always on duty for all pools
• C. An adult must accompany children under the age of 18 when lifeguards are not on duty
• D. An adult must accompany children under the age of 16 when lifeguards are not on duty

Answer: (D)

Supervision when lifeguards aren’t on duty is about protecting younger swimmers with adult oversight. In Pennsylvania, the rule is that an adult must accompany children under a certain age when lifeguards aren’t present, and that age threshold is 16. This ensures younger kids have a supervising adult nearby who can respond quickly if needed. So the statement that an adult must accompany children under the age of 16 when lifeguards are not on duty reflects that policy. The other options don’t fit: some claim a younger or older age, or that lifeguards are always on duty, which isn’t accurate.