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In Arkansas, how far must a vessel operating at more than "slow, no wake speed"stay from a designated recreation area?

100 ft

According to Arkansas law, who must be on board, in addition to the operatore, if a vessel towing a skier does not have a wide-angle rearview mirror?

An observer at least 12 years old in a position to observe the progress of the person being towed.

If you have a recreational vessel with installed toilet facilities, what other equipment must be on board?

An operable marine sanitation device

What is the purpose of a vessel's ventilation system?

Avoid explosions by removing flammable gases

According to Arkansas Law, during what hours is it legal to tow a person behind a boat on water skis or other devices?

Between one half hour before sunrise and one half hour after sunset

According to Arkansas Law, during what time is it legal to operate a personal watercraft?

Between one half-hour before sunrise and one half hour after sunset

what should the operators of a pwc and a boat do when approaching head on

Both vessels should turn starboard (right)

What is true about operating a boat in Arkansas while intoxicated?

By operating a vessel on Arkansas waters, a boater has consented to alcohol testing if requested by an officer.

Which condition requires that you report a boating accident to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission or local Sheriff's office.

Damage to your boat is more than $500 as a result of a boating accident.

how do you avoid overloading your vessel

Don't allow the load weight or number of passengers to exceed the maximum weight

How do you avoid overloading your vessel?

Don't allow the load weight or number of people to exceed the maximum stated on the capacity plate.

What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering?

Exclusion or keep out area, such as a dam

what must navigation lights be displayed

From sunset to sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility

What is the first thing a vessel operator should do if caught on the water is severe weather?

Have everyone put on a life jacket

Why should you avoid operating your PWC above "slow, no wake speed" near shore?

It helps prevent erosion

Why is carbon monoxide gas dangerous?

It is colorless, odorless, and tasteless and be fatal

What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate?

Maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely

Where is the best location to place a fire extinguisher on a boat?

Mounted in an easily accessible location

How should a motor boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed

On both sides of the forward half of the motor boat

According to Arkansas law, what operators are required to have passed an approved boating course in order to operate any motorboat (including personal watercraft)

Operators born on or after Jan. 1, 1986

What is the most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger?

Passengers body weight and chest size

How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your vessel from one waterway to another?

Rinse your vessel, propeller, trailer, and equipment

How do you treat a victim of cold water immersion or hypothermia?

See medical attention immediately

What should you do before fueling your boat?

Shut off the engine and close all windows, ports, doors and other openings

What should you do immediately if a boat motor catches on fire?

Shut off the fuel supply, and try to put the fire out with an extinguisher

Which side of the vessel has a green light at night?

Starboard (right)

When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for avoiding a collision?

The operator of both vessels

Why should you never use a boat's engine to drive it onto the trailer (power load)?

The propeller's wash can erode sediment just beyond the ramp's surface

According to Arkansas Law, what age person may not operate any personal watercraft without supervision?

Those less than 16 years of age

What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and markers?

To mark the edges of the safe waterways/channels

What is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident?

To provide assistance

What is the main function of an ignition safety switch?

To shut off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard

What is the main function of a trailors' safety chains?

To support the trailer if it becomes disconnected from the vehicle

What should you do to reduce the risk of capsizing or swamping in rough water?

Turn at controlled (slower) speeds

What should a motorboat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat from the water?

Turn the engine off

Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water?

Type I

What do the rating symbols on a fire extinguisher indicate?

Type of fire it will extinguish and relative size of the extinguisher

When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18 foot boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on board?

U.S. Coast guard approved visual distress signals (flares)

Under what condition is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia

When immersed in cold water

Under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia?

When immersed in cold water

When boating at night, what does a single white light in a vessel tell you?

You are overtaking another vessel or it's anchored

what could happen if you anchor a boat from the stern

it may cause the boat to swamp

how do noise stressors affect you when operating a vessel

make you tired more rapidly

what type of waste products may be discharged into federally controlled waters

none

according to Arkansas law, children of what age are required to wear a pfd while on a vessel unless the child is below deck or in an enclosed area and the vessel is not underway

those 12 and younger

what should you do if you fall overboard into cold water

try to re board your boat, even if its swamped

What major hazard is created by low-head dams?

A strong, recirculating current is at the base of the dam.

When should you turn on the power ventilation system to help eliminate fuel vapors in the bilge?

After fueling and before starting the engine

Which of these should you leave with a friend or relative before taking an extended outing on the water?

Float plan for your trip

When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel when encountering a power driven vessel?

When the sailboat is overtaking a power-driven vessel