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ILEARNTOBOAT FINAL EXAM questionswith complete solutions
What is the main reason for assuming the HELP position when you are stranded in the water? - correct
answer ✔✔reduces heat loss
What is the important safety information found on a boat's capacity plate? - correct answer
✔✔maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat? - correct answer ✔✔Don't exceed the limits listed
on the capacity plate.
What should you leave with a friend or relative before a long outing on the water? - correct answer
✔✔float plan
Where should your passengers be while the boat is tied to the dock for fueling? - correct answer ✔✔on
the dock and away from the boat
How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC? - correct answer ✔✔Leave a little empty space in the
tank.
What is the best way to clean the hull of your vessel to protect the environment? - correct answer
✔✔Use plain water or non-phosphate detergent.
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.
, If the wind or current is pushing your boat away from the dock as you prepare to dock, which line should
you secure first? - correct answer ✔✔bow line
When must navigation lights be displayed? - correct answer ✔✔From sunset to sunrise and when
visibility is restricted
You are operating a powerboat at night. Your green sidelight must be visible to boats approaching from
which direction(s)? - correct answer ✔✔head-on and starboard (right)
A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel? - correct answer
✔✔neither
You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the give-way vessel.
What must you do? - correct answer ✔✔Take early and substantial action to keep well away.
Which of these causes the most collisions? - correct answer ✔✔failing to keep a proper lookout
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? - correct answer ✔✔operator
Who may depart from the Navigation Rules? - correct answer ✔✔anyone who needs to avoid a collision
You hear the fog signal of another vessel, and a risk of collision exists. What action must you take? -
correct answer ✔✔Reduce to "idle speed," and proceed with caution.
Which of these is a factor when determining the safe speed for a vessel? - correct answer ✔✔traffic
density
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - correct answer ✔✔You have
enough time to avoid a collision.
Which type of anchor has little holding power? - correct answer ✔✔mushroom-style
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