CALIFORNIA BOATING EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

CALIFORNIA BOATING EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Under which condition is a person at greatest rick of developing hypothermia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Being immersed in cold water How will a boat perform if it is loaded beyond its capacity? - CORRECT ANSWER-It will be difficult to control A life jacket on your vessel should be sized for which person on board? - CORRECT ANSWER-It's intended wearer On a 15ft boat, which object is required to be on-board? - CORRECT ANSWER-One Coast Guard approved life jacket for each person When is it a good advice for adults to wear Coast Guard approved life jackets? - CORRECT ANSWER-When in bad weather What should be done with a badly discolored Coast Guard approved life jacket with a torn strap? - CORRECT ANSWER-Discard and replace it When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area, why should you watch your wake? - CORRECT ANSWER-It may cause personal injury or damage. Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance program for a gasoline powered boat? - CORRECT ANSWER-Examination of thru-hull fittings for sign of leakage or corrosion. Who has the primary responsibility for the safety of all persons aboard a recreational boat? - CORRECT ANSWER-Boat operator In what part of the boat are gasoline fumes most likely to accumulate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bilge How does alcohol use affect boat operators or passengers? - CORRECT ANSWERPhysical reactions become slower Under the influence of alcohol, what happens to a persons reasoning ability? - CORRECT ANSWER-It becomes weaker How does drinking alcohol while boating effect other conditions related to being out on the water? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increases feeling of fatigue What should you do first if a passenger falls overboard while your boat is at anchor? - CORRECT ANSWER-Throw a type IV Coast Guard approved life jacket to the passenger Which is the most important factor in determining a safe vessel speed on any given day? - CORRECT ANSWER-Traffic Density According to the navigation rules, what factor should be considered in determining a safe speed? - CORRECT ANSWER-The state of visibilty when a power driven vessel is being overtaken by a sailboat, which is the stand-on vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER-The power driven vessel What immediate action should you take when operating a boat if you hear the fog signal of another boat you cannot see? - CORRECT ANSWER-Slow to minimum speed What is the proper method for lowering an anchor? - CORRECT ANSWER-From the bow What is the primary responsibility for a vessel operator assisting a boat in distress? - CORRECT ANSWER-Keeping his/her vessel and him/herself out of danger Where should you aim a fire extinguishers stream when extinguishing a fire - CORRECT ANSWER-At the base of the fire and use a sweeping motion According to the US Coast Guard what are the leading causes of recreational boating fatalities? - CORRECT ANSWER-Capsizing and falling overboard Which of the following poses the greatest risk of serious injury to a person in the water near a powerboat? - CORRECT ANSWER-Being struck by the moving proprller Which term is used to describe a vessel that touches the bottom and gets stuck? - CORRECT ANSWER-Grounded While water-skiing, what is the preferred form of communication between the skier and the observer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hand signals Who has the primary responsibility for preventing a PWC accident? - CORRECT ANSWER-The PWC operator Which is the most stable position for a canoe paddlers? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sitting According the the CA law, at what blood alcohol concentration level is it illegal for a person younger than 21 to operate a vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER-0.01 percent or more People who hunt or fish from a boat should follow the boating safety rules and practices established by which organization? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Coast Guard and applicable state boating agencies If jumping another boats wake, what must a personal watercraft operator do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Stay at least 100 feet away from the other vessel On a recreational boat, the location of emergency equipment such as life jackets, fire extinguisher, visual distress signals and the radio should be reviewed before departure with which persons? - CORRECT ANSWER-Everyone aboard. According to CA law, at what blood alcohol concentration level is a person considered to be under the influence when operating a recreational boat? - CORRECT ANSWER0.08 percent or more Which agency must receive a boating accident report within 10 days if an accident involves more than $500 in damages? - CORRECT ANSWER-California Division of Boating and Waterways What is the minimum unsupervised age for operating a motorboat of more than 15 horsepower? - CORRECT ANSWER-16 When can a PWC be operated at night in California? - CORRECT ANSWER-Never What should you do with your float plan when you return from boat outings? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cancel it In US coastal waters, what colors are cone-shaped, even-numbered nun buoys? - CORRECT ANSWER-Red Regulatory and informational markers are easily identified through which features? - CORRECT ANSWER-White color with orange geometric shapes What is the main danger of teak surfing, body surfing or platform dragging? - CORRECT ANSWER-Exposure to lethal concentrations of carbon monoxide If too much weight is placed on a hitch, what affect can it have on the tow vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER-Front end will lift and make the vehicle difficult to control Motorboats under 26-feet with installed fuel tank(s) are required to have which type of fire extinguishers on-board? - CORRECT ANSWER-Type B Which are Coast Guard approved visual distressed signals - CORRECT ANSWER-Red meteor flares To stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species, when is the best time ti clean your boat? - CORRECT ANSWER-When you get back home What is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm? - CORRECT ANSWER-Threatening clouds such as thunderheads. What do a red, green and white light indicate when seen together at night? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is the stern side of another boat that you are overtaking What is the cause of most fatal boating accidents? - CORRECT ANSWER-Operator error You man not exceed 5 miles per hour when operating within how many feet of a swimmer? - CORRECT ANSWER-200 feet What is the main factor to consider when planning your vessel's approach to a dock where you intend to tie up? - CORRECT ANSWER-Strength of the wind or current. What should you do if your boat capsizes? - CORRECT ANSWER-Stay with the boat and climb on top of it Which is the the best precaution against carbon monoxide poisoning? - CORRECT ANSWER-Keep fresh air flowing though the vessel Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boater operator when boating in stormy weather? - CORRECT ANSWER-Make sure all aboard are wearing life jackets. What is the main reason operators are involved with collisions with reefs/shoals or submerged hazards? - CORRECT ANSWER-Did not check for local hazards prior to launch Under the Department of Homeland Security, what actions should boat operators take to ensure the safety of everyone on the nation's waterways? - CORRECT ANSWERReport suspicious activities to the proper authorities What is a boat operator required to do at all times while the boat is underway? - CORRECT ANSWER-Maintain a proper lookout. When can a Navigation Rule be overlooked?