What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water? - correct answer ✔✔Try to reboard your boat,
even if it is swamped.
Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? - correct answer ✔✔single-hull boats
less than 20 feet in length
What should you leave with a friend or relative before a long outing on the water? - correct answer
✔✔float plan
What is the best way to check for gas fumes after fueling a PWC? - correct answer ✔✔smell for fumes
What is good for cleaning your vessel and does not harm lakes or rivers? - correct answer ✔✔non-
phosphate products
You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to load your equipment and gear? -
correct answer ✔✔well away from the boat ramp and approach lane
When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat? - correct
answer ✔✔shift into reverse gear
When must navigation lights be displayed? - correct answer ✔✔From sunset to sunrise and when
visibility is restricted
A PWC is overtaking another vessel. Which vessel must give way? - correct answer ✔✔The PWC
What should the operator of a stand-on vessel do when encountering a give-way vessel? - correct
answer ✔✔Maintain course and speed unless the give-way vessel does not take action.
, What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel? - correct answer ✔✔keep a proper lookout
for other vessels at all times
Which operators are required to maintain a proper lookout? - correct answer ✔✔those operating any
type of vessel
What is every vessel operator required to do? - correct answer ✔✔Take all necessary action to avoid a
collision.
You are operating during a period of restricted visibility. What should you do? - correct answer
✔✔Operate with caution and slow to "idle speed."
Which of these is a factor when determining the safe speed for a vessel? - correct answer ✔✔traffic
density
Which of these would be considered a safe speed? - correct answer ✔✔being able to stop within an
appropriate distance
How do most anchors hold a recreational boat in place? - correct answer ✔✔by digging into the bottom
when pulled horizontally
You are traveling upstream on a river at dusk. You see a buoy with the number 4 and a flashing red light.
What should you do? - correct answer ✔✔Keep the buoy on your starboard (right) side.
What color is a marker that indicates safe water on all sides? - correct answer ✔✔white with red vertical
stripes
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - correct answer ✔✔Turn off the engine when
passengers are boarding
Where is the steering nozzle located on a PWC? - correct answer ✔✔at the back of the unit
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