California Boating Exam

According the the CA law, at what blood alcohol concentration level is it illegal for a person younger than 21 to operate a vessel?

0.01 percent or more

According to CA law, at what blood alcohol concentration level is a person considered to be under the influence when operating a recreational boat?

0.08 percent or more

What is the minimum unsupervised age for operating a motorboat of more than 15 horsepower?

16

You man not exceed 5 miles per hour when operating within how many feet of a swimmer?

200 feet

Maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and hearing apple's to boats under what circumstances?

All boats at all hours

Where should you aim a fire extinguishers stream when extinguishing a fire

At the base of the fire and use a sweeping motion

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

Being immersed in cold water

Which of the following poses the greatest risk of serious injury to a person in the water near a powerboat?

Being struck by the moving proprller

In what part of the boat are gasoline fumes most likely to accumulate?

Bilge

Who has the primary responsibility for the safety of all persons aboard a recreational boat?

Boat operator

Which agency must receive a boating accident report within 10 days if an accident involves more than $500 in damages?

California Division of Boating and Waterways

What should you do with your float plan when you return from boat outings?

Cancel it

According to the US Coast Guard what are the leading causes of recreational boating fatalities?

Capsizing and falling overboard

What is the main reason operators are involved with collisions with reefs/shoals or submerged hazards?

Did not check for local hazards prior to launch

What should be done with a badly discolored Coast Guard approved life jacket with a torn strap?

Discard and replace it

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?

Everyone aboard.

Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance program for a gasoline powered boat?

Examination of thru-hull fittings for sign of leakage or corrosion.

What is the main danger of teak surfing, body surfing or platform dragging?

Exposure to lethal concentrations of carbon monoxide

What is the proper method for lowering an anchor?

From the bow

If too much weight is placed on a hitch, what affect can it have on the tow vehicle?

Front end will lift and make the vehicle difficult to control

Which term is used to describe a vessel that touches the bottom and gets stuck?

Grounded

While water-skiing, what is the preferred form of communication between the skier and the observer?

Hand signals

When can a Navigation Rule be overlooked?

If necessary to avoid immediate danger.

How does drinking alcohol while boating effect other conditions related to being out on the water?

Increases feeling of fatigue

Under the influence of alcohol, what happens to a persons reasoning ability?

It becomes weaker

What do a red, green and white light indicate when seen together at night?

It is the stern side of another boat that you are overtaking

When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area, why should you watch your wake?

It may cause personal injury or damage.

How will a boat perform if it is loaded beyond its capacity?

It will be difficult to control

A life jacket on your vessel should be sized for which person on board?

It's intended wearer

Which is the the best precaution against carbon monoxide poisoning?

Keep fresh air flowing though the vessel

What is the primary responsibility for a vessel operator assisting a boat in distress?

Keeping his/her vessel and him/herself out of danger

What is a boat operator required to do at all times while the boat is underway?

Maintain a proper lookout.

Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boater operator when boating in stormy weather?

Make sure all aboard are wearing life jackets.

When can a PWC be operated at night in California?

Never

On a 15ft boat, which object is required to be on-board?

One Coast Guard approved life jacket for each person

What is the cause of most fatal boating accidents?

Operator error

How does alcohol use affect boat operators or passengers?

Physical reactions become slower

In US coastal waters, what colors are cone-shaped, even-numbered nun buoys?

Red

Which are Coast Guard approved visual distressed signals

Red meteor flares

Under the Department of Homeland Security, what actions should boat operators take to ensure the safety of everyone on the nation's waterways?

Report suspicious activities to the proper authorities

Which is the most stable position for a canoe paddlers?

Sitting

What immediate action should you take when operating a boat if you hear the fog signal of another boat you cannot see?

Slow to minimum speed

If jumping another boats wake, what must a personal watercraft operator do?

Stay at least 100 feet away from the other vessel

What should you do if your boat capsizes?

Stay with the boat and climb on top of it

What is the main factor to consider when planning your vessel's approach to a dock where you intend to tie up?

Strength of the wind or current.

People who hunt or fish from a boat should follow the boating safety rules and practices established by which organization?

The Coast Guard and applicable state boating agencies

Who has the primary responsibility for preventing a PWC accident?

The PWC operator

According to the Navigation Rules, a risk of imminent collision exists in which situation?

The course of an approaching vessel does not change

when a power driven vessel is being overtaken by a sailboat, which is the stand-on vessel?

The power driven vessel

According to the navigation rules, what factor should be considered in determining a safe speed?

The state of visibilty

Which is a characteristic of personal watercraft maneuverability?

They allow for little steering control at idle.

What is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm?

Threatening clouds such as thunderheads.

What should you do first if a passenger falls overboard while your boat is at anchor?

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?

Traffic Density

Motorboats under 26-feet with installed fuel tank(s) are required to have which type of fire extinguishers on-board?

Type B

Which vessels must be registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles?

Undocumented motorboats and sailboats more than 8 feet long

When is it a good advice for adults to wear Coast Guard approved life jackets?

When in bad weather

When is it good advice for adults to wear Coast Guard approved life jackets?

When in bad weather

To stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species, when is the best time ti clean your boat?

When you get back home

Regulatory and informational markers are easily identified through which features?

White color with orange geometric shapes