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WISCONSIN BOATER'S SAFETY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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WISCONSIN BOATER'S SAFETYWhat is an easy way to remember priorities for rescuing someone who has fallen
into the water? - ANSWERS-Reach, Throw, Row, Go
If you capsize, should you immediately swim to shore to ensure your safety? -
ANSWERS-No, stay with your boat.
What are four things you should do if a fire erupts on board a vessel? - ANSWERS-
1. Stop the vessel, and up on a PFD
2. Keep fire downwind
3. Shut off fuel supply
4. Aim extinguisher at base of flames
What is the condition that occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can
produce? - ANSWERS-Hypothermia
What is the primary danger that occurs immediately upon being immersed in cold
water? - ANSWERS-Involuntary gasping, resulting in inhalation and drowning.
If you are trapped in cold water, what do the letters "HELP" stand for? -
ANSWERS-Heat Escape Lessening Posture
, Name four symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. - ANSWERS-1. Irritated Eyes
2. Headache, nausea
3. Weakness
4. Dizziness
If you are wounded, how can you usually control the bleeding? - ANSWERS-By
applying direct pressure to the wound.
As the operator of a vessel, what are you responsible for ensure that your
passengers understand? - ANSWERS-Basic safety practices and laws
Before allowing anyone to operate your PWC, what should you remind them
about power? - ANSWERS-Its required for steering control
What are the three "Rs" that you should practice to protect the environment? -
ANSWERS-Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
If you capsize in a small boat or paddlecraft (canoe, kayak, or raft), on which side
of the craft should you stay? - ANSWERS-Upstream
What are three river hazards taht boaters should avoid? - ANSWERS-Low-head
dams, rapids, and strainers
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