Boat test May 10
What is the minimum age that an individual, who has passed a boater education course approved by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, may operate a PWC unaccompanied upon the water of Texas
13
According to the Texas Water Safety Act, how far must you keep your vessel from a diving area marked by a diver down flag?
50 feet
Texas law requires that a PWC must stay what minimum distance from another vessel, unless the PWC is maintaining minimum headway speed?
50 feet
A recreational vessel is approaching a U.S. Naval vessel. At what distance from the U.S. Naval vessel must the recreational vessel slow to minimum speed?
500 yards, at 100 yards they have the right to shoot you if they feel you are a threat/ terrorizing
What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Texas waters in an 18- foot powerboat?
A whistle or horn
What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering?
An exclusion or keep out area
According to Texas law, who must be on board, in addition to the operator, if the vessel is towing a skier and does not have a rearview mirror?
An observer older than 13
What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency?
Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers
How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed?
On both sides of the stern of the boat
What could happen if you anchor your boat from the stern?
The boat will sink/ capsize
What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching head-on?
The motorboat should turn to the port (left) and the PWC should turn to the starboard (right)
Who is responsible for ensuring everyone on board a vessel understands basic safety practices
The owner/ operator of the vessel
How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land?
There's a much greater effect on boats (Due to the boat rocking, waves, engine hum, ect.)
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided?
Turn engine on after all passengers board
What should a motorboat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat from the water?
Turn off the engine
What should you do before fueling your boat?
Turn off the engine and open all the windows, ports, doors, and other openings
Under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia?
When immersed in Coldwater
When should a lifejacket be discarded or replaced?
When it's slightly torn
When must navigation lights be displayed?
When visibility is restricted
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed?
When you have enough time to avoid a collision
What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing?
Where to find the PDFs and visual distress signals
When is a sailboat the give-way vessel when encountering a power-driven vessel
when overtaking
According to Texas law, during what hours is it illegal to operate a personal watercraft?
1/2 hour after sunset, 1/2 hour before sunrise
According to Texas law, during what hours is it legal to tow a person behind a boat on water skis or any other device?
Between sunset and sunrise
When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for avoiding a collision?
Both operators of both vessels are responsible
What factors do a regular vessel and engine maintenance program include
Check oil and fluid levels, tighten battery connections
Which conditions require that you report a boating accident to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department?
Damage to your boat is more than $2,000 as the result of a boating accident
What are the signs that dangerous weather is approaching?
Dark clouds, shifting winds, ect.
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating?
Have everyone wear an appropriate lifejacket at all times
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat
In an accessible area—not near the engine or in a compartment, but where they can be reached immediately.
How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel?
Into the wind or current, whichever is stronger
Why is carbon monoxide gas dangerous?
It can kill you almost instantly: odorless, invisible, tasteless gas.
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel?
It increases the likelihood of accidents
What should paddlers d to protect against capsizing their canoe or kayak?
Keep a low center gravity and three points of contact
What should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard?
Keep centered in the boat
Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC
Letting off the throttle control
What must an owner do before allowing others to operate his or her vessel?
Make sure they know how to operate it safely
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate?
Max number of people or weight that can be on the boat at once
According to Texas law, in what circumstances are persons allowed to ride on the gunwale of a vessel that is underway?
Never
According to Texas law, what operators are required to have passed an approved boating course in order to operate a Personal Watercraft unaccompanied?
Operators at least 13 years of age and born on or after September 1, 1993
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger?
Passenger's body weight and chest size
What is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident?
Provide assistance
Visibility is restricted due to fog. What should the vessel operator do to avoid the risk of a collision?
Reduce speed to the minimum needed to stay on course
If your inboard/outboard boat runs aground, what action should you take in addition to shifting the weight away from the point of impact?
Stop engine and lift the outdrive
What should you do immediately if a boat motor catches a fire
Stop the boat
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout
To avoid hazard
What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and markers?
To mark the edges of safe water
What is the main function of an ignition safety switch?
To shut off the engine if the operator is thrown out
By operating a vessel on Texas waters, a boater has consented to alcohol and/or drug testing if arrested by a law enforcement officer
True
What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water?
Try to re-board your boat, even if it is swamped
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water?
Type II
When boating on federally controlled waters in and 18- foot boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on board?
U.S. Coast Guard- approved visual distress signals
According to Texas law, children under what age must a USCG-approved PFD (lifejacket) while underway on a vessel less than 26 feet long?
Under the age of 13
What determines if a speed is safe for your boat?
Visibility conditions
How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your vessel from one waterway to another?
Wash out your boat/ PWC
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout?
Watch for navigational hazards
What should anglers and hunters do when they are fishing or hunting from a boat?
Wear a lifejacket at all times
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel?
Well away from the boat ramp
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterways
consult a nautical chart
