NEW HAMPSHIRE BOATING EXAM WITH REVISED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS #31
What Statement regarding vessel maintenance is true?
A. When storing a vessel for a long time, it is best to keep it in the sun and uncovered.
B. When cleaning a vessel, use regular household detergents and cleaners.
C. When replacing parts on a vessel never use automotive parts.
D. When preparing your vessel for cold weather use antifreeze that contains ethylene
glycol - correct answer C. When replacing electrical parts on a vessel never use
automotive parts
What is the best way to approach a dock when there is strong wind or current?
A. With the wind or current
B. At a shallow angle to the current or wind
C. At a right angle to the wind or current
D. Into the wind or current - correct answer D. Into the wind or current
A motorboat is crossing paths with a PWC. What action should be taken?
A. The motorboat should slow down and let the PWC pass because the PWC is smaller
B. The PWC should speed up and attempt to cross in front of the motorboat
C. The vessel on the port (left) side should give way
D. The slower moving vessel should give way - correct answer C. The vessel on the
port (left) side should give way
You see a white marker with red vertical stripes what type of marker is this?
A. Polluted water marker
B. Safe water marker
C. Low bridge marker
D. Information marker - correct answer B. Safe water marker
When is it difficult to reboard a pwc?
A. When you are very tired
B. When the water is calm
C. When the wind is light
D. When others are watching - correct answer A. When you are very tired
You are operating a PWC. You are heading straight toward a dock. You turn off the
engine and then turn the steering control hard right. Which way will the PWC go?
A. It will continue straight toward the dock
B. It will turn sharply to the left
C. It will turn sharply to the right
D. It will go backwards - correct answer A. It will continue straight towards the dock
What should you do after your boat runs aground and you determine that there are no
leaks?
A. Put the engine in reverse
, B. Shift the weight to the back of the boat and rock it
C. Try to shove off with a paddle or boathook
D. Make a MAYDAY call with a megaphone - correct answer C. Try to shove off with a
paddle or boathook
How quickly must you file a written report if you're in a boating injury or death?
A. Within 15 hours
B. Within 15 days
C. Within 15 months
D. Before the vessel registration expires - correct answer B. Within 15 days
Which of the following best describes "headway speed" in New Hampshire boating law?
A. The slowest speed at which it is still possible to maintain steering
B. The speed at which the vessel does not disturb other boaters
C. A speed that is too slow to maintain steering and headway
D. A slow speed at which your vessel can drift on it's own - correct answer A. The
slowest speed at which it is possible to maintain steering
You are towing a water-skier behind a vessel. What are you required to have on your
vessel?
A. Ladder or steps to retrieve the waterskier
B. Two-Factory installed review mirrors
C. Observer at least 13 years old
D. Red or Orange skier down flag - correct answer C. Observer at least 13 years old
What age must passengers be to be required to wear a pfd at all times?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 13
D. 16 - correct answer C. 13
How many yards from a Navy vessel must you begin slowing down?
A. 100
B. 150
C. 300
D. 500 - correct answer D. 500
When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat?
A. Shift into reverse
B. Use your arms and/or legs
C. Use the boats rear breaks
D. Toss a mooring line around a clear - correct answer A. Shift into reverse
A sailboat operating under sail at night. Which of these lights should be used?
A. Orange masthead light
B. Blue sternlight
ANSWERS #31
What Statement regarding vessel maintenance is true?
A. When storing a vessel for a long time, it is best to keep it in the sun and uncovered.
B. When cleaning a vessel, use regular household detergents and cleaners.
C. When replacing parts on a vessel never use automotive parts.
D. When preparing your vessel for cold weather use antifreeze that contains ethylene
glycol - correct answer C. When replacing electrical parts on a vessel never use
automotive parts
What is the best way to approach a dock when there is strong wind or current?
A. With the wind or current
B. At a shallow angle to the current or wind
C. At a right angle to the wind or current
D. Into the wind or current - correct answer D. Into the wind or current
A motorboat is crossing paths with a PWC. What action should be taken?
A. The motorboat should slow down and let the PWC pass because the PWC is smaller
B. The PWC should speed up and attempt to cross in front of the motorboat
C. The vessel on the port (left) side should give way
D. The slower moving vessel should give way - correct answer C. The vessel on the
port (left) side should give way
You see a white marker with red vertical stripes what type of marker is this?
A. Polluted water marker
B. Safe water marker
C. Low bridge marker
D. Information marker - correct answer B. Safe water marker
When is it difficult to reboard a pwc?
A. When you are very tired
B. When the water is calm
C. When the wind is light
D. When others are watching - correct answer A. When you are very tired
You are operating a PWC. You are heading straight toward a dock. You turn off the
engine and then turn the steering control hard right. Which way will the PWC go?
A. It will continue straight toward the dock
B. It will turn sharply to the left
C. It will turn sharply to the right
D. It will go backwards - correct answer A. It will continue straight towards the dock
What should you do after your boat runs aground and you determine that there are no
leaks?
A. Put the engine in reverse
, B. Shift the weight to the back of the boat and rock it
C. Try to shove off with a paddle or boathook
D. Make a MAYDAY call with a megaphone - correct answer C. Try to shove off with a
paddle or boathook
How quickly must you file a written report if you're in a boating injury or death?
A. Within 15 hours
B. Within 15 days
C. Within 15 months
D. Before the vessel registration expires - correct answer B. Within 15 days
Which of the following best describes "headway speed" in New Hampshire boating law?
A. The slowest speed at which it is still possible to maintain steering
B. The speed at which the vessel does not disturb other boaters
C. A speed that is too slow to maintain steering and headway
D. A slow speed at which your vessel can drift on it's own - correct answer A. The
slowest speed at which it is possible to maintain steering
You are towing a water-skier behind a vessel. What are you required to have on your
vessel?
A. Ladder or steps to retrieve the waterskier
B. Two-Factory installed review mirrors
C. Observer at least 13 years old
D. Red or Orange skier down flag - correct answer C. Observer at least 13 years old
What age must passengers be to be required to wear a pfd at all times?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 13
D. 16 - correct answer C. 13
How many yards from a Navy vessel must you begin slowing down?
A. 100
B. 150
C. 300
D. 500 - correct answer D. 500
When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat?
A. Shift into reverse
B. Use your arms and/or legs
C. Use the boats rear breaks
D. Toss a mooring line around a clear - correct answer A. Shift into reverse
A sailboat operating under sail at night. Which of these lights should be used?
A. Orange masthead light
B. Blue sternlight
