A boat is less stable and more likely to capsize when:
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...ANSWER... overloaded or overpowered.
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A buoy flying a red flag w/ a white diagonal stripe indicates:
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...ANSWER... divers down - steer clear by at least 100 ft.
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A certificate of number: ...ANSWER... must be carried on
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board whenever the boat is operated.
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A Hull Identification Number (HIN): ...ANSWER... must
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be in bold, block letters of good proportion.
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A sailboat usually has the right of way over a motorboat
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except: ...ANSWER... All of the above; when it yields to
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commercial vessels in narrow channels, when the sailboat is
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the overtaking boat, or when it is under power.
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A vessel being overtaken must: ...ANSWER... hold course
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and speed.
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, Alcohol affects: ...ANSWER... All of the above;
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judgement, balance and coordination, and vision.
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An example of negligent or reckless operation would be:
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...ANSWER... All of the above; excessive speed in a
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congested area, operating under the influence of alcohol or
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drugs, or operating in a swimming area w/ bathers present.
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Before you buy a PFD, you should make sure that:
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...ANSWER... it is Coast Guard approved.
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Being a courteous boater includes: ...ANSWER... All of
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the above; not throwing your litter into the water, keeping
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noise to a minimum at night, and watching your wake so as
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not to cause damage to other vessels or to shorelines.
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Fire extinguishers are classified, according to the type and
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size fire they can put out, by: ...ANSWER... letters and
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numbers.
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If a boat capsizes: ...ANSWER... grab a PDF, swim to the
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boat, and stay w/the boat.
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If a person falls overboard, you should: ...ANSWER... toss
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a life saving device to the person.
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