Boating

What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water?

A. Try to reboat, even if it is swamped B. Remove your pants and shoes C. Swim in circles and yell for help D. Float face down with your legs extended

What information is usually found on the capacity plate of powerboat?

A. displacement weight of the boat with a full load of fuel and/or gear B. minimum horsepower rating C. maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely D. load rating of the boat's trailer

What is good for cleaning your vessel and does not harm lakes or rivers?

A. industrial-strength detergents B. ethylene glycol C. phosphate products D. non-phosphate products

What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel?

A. keep a proper lookout for other vessels at all times B. motor through congested areas as quickly as possible C. maintain your course and speed when overtaking another vessel D. do not change direction when approaching a vessel crossing your path.

How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC?

A. leave a little empty space in the tank B. fill the tank all the way up C. tip the PWC to top off the fuel tank D. overfill slightly to avoid any air pocket

You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to load your equipment and gear?

A. on the boat ramp with your trailer in the water B. on the boat ramp with your trailer still out of the water C. in front of another boat that is ready to launch C. well away from the boat ramp and approach lane

Which side of a boat has a red light at night?

A. port B. gunwale C. stern D. starboard

How should you approach a dock when the wind or current is pushing you away from the dock?

A. shut off the engine. let momentum carry you in B. approach at a sharp angle (about 40 degrees). secure the bow line first C. approach head-on. secure the stern line first D. approach at an increased speed. secure the stern line first

One boat is overtaking another. Which boat should stand on?

A. the boat being overtaken B. the boat creating the most wake C. the faster boat D. the larger boat

You are approaching another boat. Assume that according to the navigation rules, you are the stand-on boat. Which exception to the rules means you must give way?

A. the other boat is operating at no-wake speed B. the other boat has difficulty maneuvering C. the other boat is being used for recreational fishing D. the other boat is coming up from behind

You file a float plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan?

A. your boat's horsepower rating B. onboard location of food and cooking utensils C. names and addresses of your passengers D. chart showing planning speed vs. fuel use