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BOATING LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FULLYSOLVED #18
How do you assume the HELP position to reduce heat loss in cold water? - correct
answer Bring your knees to your chest and your arms to your sides.
What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat? - correct answer Don't exceed the
limits listed on the capacity plate.
Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? - correct answer
single-hull boats less than 20 feet in length.
You file a float plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan? -
correct answer registration number, size, and make of your boat
What is a good safety precaution when fueling your boat? - correct answer Sniff for
fumes after fueling and before starting the engine.
At what point should you open all windows and hatches when fueling? - correct answer
after fueling
How often should you check the engine oil level? - correct answer Before each outing
What is the problem with using your boat's engine to drive it onto a trailer? - correct
answer The propeller's wash can create a large hole just beyond the ramp.
If the wind or current is pushing your boat away from the dock as you prepare to dock,
which line should you secure first? - correct answer Bow line
When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat?
- correct answer to shift into reverse gear
A powerboat is operating at night. Which color light must show on the starboard (right)
side of this boat? - correct answer green
You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red, green, and white lights on another
boat. What do these lights tell you? - correct answer A power-driven vessel is
approaching head-on. Both vessels must give way.
A motorboat is crossing paths with a PWC. What action should be taken? - correct
answer The vessel on the port (left) should give way.
You are approaching another boat. Assume that according to the navigation rules, you
are the stand-on boat. Which exception to the rules means you must give way? - correct
answer The other boat has difficulty maneuvering.
, What is your primary responsibility when other boats are in your area? - correct answer
To keep a proper lookout and avoid a collision
Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for maintaining a
sharp lookout? - correct answer the operators of both boats
Who may depart from the Navigation Rules? - correct answer anyone who needs to
avoid a collision
A sailboat is underway in the fog. What sound signal should you hear? - correct answer
one prolonged blast plus two short blasts every two minutes
What determines if a speed is safe for your boat? - correct answer Visibility conditions
Which practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency? - correct answer
maintaining a safe speed based on the boat traffic
Which type of anchor has little holding power? - correct answer Mushroom style
Which type of anchor should be used only for small, lightweight boats? - correct answer
mushroom-style
You return from the open sea. You see a red lighted buoy with the number 6. What
should you do? - correct answer Keep the buoy on your starboard (right) side.
How are can buoys marked? - correct answer green with odd numbers
You see a white marker with red vertical stripes. What type of marker is this? - correct
answer safe water marker
What color is a marker that indicates safe water on all sides? - correct answer white
with red vertical stripes
If an operator falls overboard, what can keep him or her from being the victim of a
propeller strike? - correct answer An engine cut-off switch lanyard
What is the best way to reboard a PWC in the water? - correct answer from the rear of
the PWC over the stern
What is needed for steering control on a PWC? - correct answer power to the jet drive
What should a PWC operator do to minimize the risk of accident or injury? - correct
answer Be aware of all traffic in the boating area.
What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat? - correct answer
The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator.
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