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BOATING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED #15
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BOATING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED #15What 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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
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