Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for avoiding a
collision?
~~ The operators of both Boats
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating?
~~ Operator
What causes the most collisions?
~~ failing to keep proper lookout
Two boats are operating near e...
a. at night when there is a risk of collision with another boat
b. only when adrift at night
c. from sunset to sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility d. only when you
are anchored or in fog
✓✓~~ c. from sunset to sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility d. only
when you are anchored or in fog
2. How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on
land?
a. about the same effect whether on land or out boating
b. much greater effect while boating
c. much greater effect when on land d. slightly greater effect when on land
✓✓~~ b. much greater effect while boating
5. How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC?
b. Fill the tank all the way up.
c. Tip the PWC to top off the fuel tank.
,d. Overfill slightly to avoid any air pocket.
✓✓~~ c. foul weather approaching
6. What determines how many wearable PFDs are required on a vessel?
a. length of the vessel
b. ages of the persons on board
c. number of persons on board
d. type of waterway where vessel is operating
✓✓~~ c. number of persons on board
7. Under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia?
a. after being in the wind for a long time b. when deprived of liquid
c. when exposed to cold air
d. when immersed in cold water
✓✓~~ d. when immersed in cold water
4. A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the
boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are these conditions?
a. during hurricanes
b. during thunderstorms
c. in good weather
, d. in winds up to 104 knots
✓✓~~ c. in good weather
3. How do you avoid overloading your vessel?
a. Limit everyone on board to ten pounds of gear.
b. Don't permit large ice chests on board.
c. Don't allow the load weight or number of passengers to exceed
the maximum stated on the capacity plate.
d. Make sure that there are at least 10 inches of freeboard when
everyone and their gear are on board.
✓✓~~ c. Don't allow the load weight or number of passengers to exceed
the maximum stated on the capacity plate.
8. Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?
a. in the engine compartment
b. in a locked storage compartment
c. in a readily accessible location
d. in a locker with the dock lines and other gear
✓✓~~ c. in a readily accessible location
9. What do the rating symbols on a fire extinguisher indicate?
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