What is one purpose of the buddy check?

The purpose of the buddy check is to familiarize yourselves with one another's equipment configuration. This is an essential practice in diving to ensure that both divers are comfortable with their gear and aware of any potential issues. By checking each other's equipment, divers can confirm that everything is functioning correctly, including the regulator,BCD (buoyancy control device), tank pressure, and any dive instruments. This process enhances safety and builds trust between dive buddies.

Familiarity with each other’s equipment configuration is critical because it allows divers to help each other in case of an emergency underwater and ensures that both divers are using compatible gear, which can ease communication and enhance overall dive safety. This practice greatly reduces the risk of equipment-related accidents and miscommunication during the dive.

While other options may reflect various aspects of dive planning and execution, they do not directly relate to the primary purpose of the buddy check, which focuses on mutual equipment readiness and safety assurance.