What effective action allows boaters to avoid a collision on the water?
A. maintaining a safe speed
B. wearing a life jacket
C. knowing the horsepower of the motor
D. keeping the fuel tank topped up - ANSWER-a. maintaining a safe speed
Which is the most important factor in determining a s...
What effective action allows boaters to avoid a collision on the water?
A. maintaining a safe speed
B. wearing a life jacket
C. knowing the horsepower of the motor
D. keeping the fuel tank topped up - ANSWER-a. maintaining a safe speed
Which is the most important factor in determining a safe vessel speed on any given
day?
A. horsepower rating
B. engine temperature
C. vessel length
D. traffic density - ANSWER-d. traffic density
When does a risk of collision exist?
A. approaching a vessel being towed
B. anchoring in a cove
C. idling through a no wake zone
D. checking the wind speed - ANSWER-a. approaching a vessel being towed
What is a physical affect of drinking alcohol or using other drugs while boating?
A. reduces response time
B. increases clarity of vision
C. prevents hypothermia
D. heightens awareness - ANSWER-a. reduces response time
When anchoring, what part of a vessel should an anchor be secured to?
A. stern
B. transom
C. rail
D. bow - ANSWER-d. bow
What does ATON stand for?
A. Assistance to Others in Need B. Aids to Navigation
C. Association of Tug Operating Navigators
D. Academy of Tides, Oceans and Navigating - ANSWER-b. Aids to Navigation
According to California law, at what blood alcohol concentration level is a person
considered to be "under the influence" when operating a recreational boat?
A. .08 percent or more
B. .06 percent or more
C. .04 percent or more
D. .10 percent or more - ANSWER-a. .08 percent or more
,According to California law, at what blood alcohol concentration level is it illegal for a
person younger than 21 to operate a vessel?
A. .08 percent or more
B. .04 percent or more
C. .01 percent or more
D. .10 percent or more - ANSWER-c. .01 percent or more
In a large percentage of boating accidents, what did boat operators do immediately
before their accidents?
A. filed a float plan
B. took a boating safety course C. drank alcohol
D. reviewed their safety checklists - ANSWER-c. drank alcohol
What is the main reason operators are involved with running aground or hitting hidden
obstacles?
A. overloaded with too many passengers
B. have poorly maintained safety equipment
C. did not check for local hazards prior to launch
D. experience sudden lightning and thunderstorms - ANSWER-c. did not check for local
hazards prior to launch
What do a green, a red and a white vessel light indicate when seen together at night?
A. another vessel is at anchor
B. another vessel is crossing your bow from left to right
C. another vessel is crossing your boat from right to left
D. another vessel is heading straight toward you - ANSWER-d. another vessel is
heading straight toward you
What does a red flag with a white diagonal stripe mean?
A. skier down, watch out
B. diver down, stay clear
C. injured boater, need assistance
D. operator in distress, needs help - ANSWER-b. diver down, stay clear
What is determined by taking into account the number of persons and the amount of
gear on a boat?
A. anchor size
B. engine power
C. weight capacity
D. trim adjustment - ANSWER-c. weight capacity
What does a safe recreational boater always do?
A. keeps the boat surfaces clean and polished
B. follows the current online boating blogs
C. keeps sunscreen available to passengers
D. reviews a pre-departure checklist - ANSWER-d. reviews a per-departure checklist
, A backfire flame arrestor must be on each carburetor for recreational boats with which
type of engine?
A. inboard diesel
B. enclosed gasoline
C. outboard gasoline
D. propane - ANSWER-
When two personal watercraft are crossing at right angles, what should the craft on the
right do?
A. speed up and pass in front
B. slow and pass to the rear
C. put the craft in reverse
D. maintain course and speed - ANSWER-d. maintain course and speed
Who is responsible for maintaining general boating courtesy that is essential for safe
boating operation?
A. swimmers
B. boat operators
C. passengers
D. marina staff - ANSWER-b. boat operators
What do diamond-shaped markers indicate?
A. regatta underway
B. one-way traffic
C. danger
D. mooring buoy - ANSWER-Cc. danger
What is the function of boat fenders?
A. make the boat look good
B. protect the outboard motor C. provide additional storage for passengers
D. prevent damage to the hull of the boat and docks - ANSWER-d. prevent damage to
the hull of the boat and docks
What is an example of reckless or negligent operation of a vessel?
A. riding on the bow or gunwale without the protection of railings B. docking at low tide
on an unmarked floating buoy
C. dumping fishing bait into the water while leaving the dock
D. using the buddy system when swimming and towing - ANSWER-a. riding on the bow
or gunwale without the protection of railing
What prevents most propeller strikes?
A. slowly weaving through swim areas at safe speeds
B. adoption of strategies and passenger education about propeller safety
C. using the reverse gear upon approaching persons in the water
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