When following a compass during a dive, if it feels like you should be going to the right, what should you do?

Trusting the compass is essential for maintaining orientation during a dive, especially in underwater environments that can disorient divers. The compass offers a reliable navigation tool that reflects true direction based on the Earth's magnetic field, which is often more dependable than instinctual feelings about direction.

When you feel that you should be going to the right but the compass indicates otherwise, it's crucial to trust the compass. There could be various reasons for the discrepancy between what you feel and the compass reading, such as current, visibility, or underwater topography that impacts your sense of direction. Relying on the compass ensures you remain on course as planned and can safely navigate your dive along the intended route.

Other options do not provide a strategic approach to navigation. Ignoring the compass can lead to dangerous situations as divers can easily become lost or disoriented. Changing direction immediately without confirming the compass reading can exacerbate the problem. Doubting your gear might distract from focusing on navigation, which is critical at that moment. Thus, trusting the compass is the most appropriate and prudent action to take.