Boating License
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating?
Have everyone wear an appropriate PFD at all times.
When you are boating on a lake and the weather turns bad, what should you do first?
Be sure all on board are wearing USCG-approved PFDs.
What is the main advantage of a Type IV PFD?
It is designed to be thrown to someone in trouble.
You hear the fog signal of another vessel, and a risk of collision exists. What action must you take?
Reduce to "idle speed," and proceed with caution.
By operating a vessel on Missouri waters, to what have you consented?
alcohol and drug testing
How does a vessel operator keep a proper lookout?
by watching and listening
What is a leading cause of death for paddlers in small crafts, such as canoes, kayaks, and rafts?
capsizing
A passenger on your boat has irritated eyes, headache, nausea, weakness, and dizziness. These are early symptoms of what injury?
carbon monoxide poisoning
Who may depart from the Navigation Rules?
anyone who needs to avoid a collision
Which of these actions is a homeland security violation?
approaching within 100 yards of a U.S. Naval vessel
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program?
checking the oil level before every outing
What crime is a person guilty of if convicted for the first time of operating a vessel while intoxicated?
class b misdemeanor
Which of these is most likely to create a boating hazard around river bridges?
debris collecting around pilings
What should you leave with a friend or relative before a long outing on the water?
float plan
You are planning to go boating in cold water conditions. How should you equip your boat in order to be prepared for cold water immersion?
have a ladder or sling in position so that you can re-enter the boat if you fall overboard
You are planning to go boating in cold water conditions. How should you equip your boat in order to be prepared for cold water immersion?
have plenty of thick blankets that are easily accessible
Which of these is a factor that determines if a speed is safe for your boat?
hazards in the water
When is a boat operator required to assist anyone injured in an accident?
if it is safe to do so
Where is the best place to put PFDs while you are out on your boat?
in an open bin near the passenger seats
What information is usually found on the capacity plate of a powerboat?
maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What is the important safety information found on a boat's capacity plate?
maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What is most likely to cause someone to fall overboard?
moving around the boat while underway
Who must complete an approved boating safety course to operate a vessel legally on Missouri lakes?
people who were born on or after January 1, 1984
Which part of a PWC is dangerous to your hands, feet, and hair?
pump intake area
When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat?
shift into reverse gear
what is one of the first symptoms of hypothermia?
shivering
According to Missouri law, when is it legal for a boat to tow a water-skier?
sunrise to sunset
You see a buoy with both red and green bands. What does this buoy mark?
the junction of two channels
Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for avoiding a collision?
the operators of both boats
All fire extinguishers are labeled with a letter and a number. What does the number indicate?
the relative size of the extinguisher
Two boats are operating near each other. Which is the boat that must maintain its course and speed?
the stand-on vessel
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout?
to avoid collisions
It is a good idea for all boaters to use a pre-departure checklist. Why?
to ensure safety
What is your primary responsibility when other boats are in your area?
to keep a proper lookout and avoid a collision
If you use pyrotechnic visual distress signals, how many unexpired VDSs must you carry on board your vessel?
3
You are operating a vessel at greater than "slow, no wake speed." How far must you stay away from a displayed skier-down flag?
50 yards
How long should your anchor line be?
7 to 10 times the depth of the water
What safety precaution should you take when hunting from a boat?
Always remain seated while shooting.
How should you approach a dock when the wind or current is pushing you away from the dock?
Approach at a sharp angle (about 40 degrees). Secure the bow line first.
What should you do if you encounter a fishing boat while out in your vessel?
Avoid making a large wake.
What should boaters do when operating a vessel on different waterways?
Avoid spreading non-native species to another area.
Your boat capsizes but remains afloat. What should you do?
Hang onto the boat or climb onto it.
Your boat capsizes but remains floating upside down. What should you do?
Climb onto the bottom of the overturned boat.
You see a white marker with black vertical stripes. What should you do?
Do not pass between the marker and the shore.
What should you do before letting someone else operate your PWC?
Explain how to steer and control the PWC.
You enter a harbor. You see a buoy with red and white vertical stripes. What should you do?
Go around the buoy on either side.
You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a red triangular daymark. What should you do?
Keep the marker on your starboard (right) side.
What should a sailboat operator do when approaching a PWC head-on?
Maintain present course and speed.
A passenger on your boat falls overboard. What should you do FIRST?
Reduce speed, and throw the victim a PFD.
Your boat runs aground at high speed. What should you do FIRST?
Make sure no one is injured.
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.
What is the best way to retrieve an anchor?
Pull the anchor straight up.
How does alcohol use affect boat operators and passengers?
Reaction time becomes slower.
A PWC capsizes. What is the best way to roll the PWC to turn it upright?
Roll the PWC according to the decal on the craft.
You are caught in a severe storm in your boat. What should you do?
Seat passengers on the floor close to the centerline.
A motorboat is crossing paths with a PWC. What action should be taken?
The vessel on the port (left) should give way.
A passenger on your boat falls overboard. What should you do while this person is being pulled back into the boat?
Stop the engine.
Under which conditions may a person under 14 years of age operate a vessel legally?
The operator is under the direct, onboard supervision of a person 16 years of age or older.
What is the problem with using your boat's engine to drive it onto a trailer?
The propeller's wash can create a large hole just beyond the ramp.
Which safety practice is required for children under 7 years of age while underway on the open deck of any vessel?
They must wear a USCG-approved PFD.
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided?
Turn off the engine when passengers are boarding.
Your vessel is 16 feet in length or longer. In addition to one PFD for each person on board, what equipment must be on board?
USCG-approved throwable device
What is the best way to clean the hull of your vessel to protect the environment?
Use plain water or non-phosphate detergent.
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout?
Watch for navigational hazards.
Two people are on a boat towing a skier. One person is the operator. What is the role of the second person?
Watch the skier.
What is the best way to check the buoyancy of your PFD?
Wear the PFD in shallow water or a swimming pool.
At what point should you open all windows and hatches when fueling?
after fueling
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed?
You have enough time to avoid a collision.
What is the most important thing to remember about steering a PWC?
You lose all steering control when the engine is idling or shut off.
Which of the following accurately describes the two types of diver-down flags?
a blue-and-white flag and a rectangular red flag with a white diagonal stripe
Which best describes a skier-down flag?
a red or orange flag, at least 12 inches x 12 inches
When towing a skier behind a motorboat on a Missouri lake between 11:00 a.m. and sunset, what must be on board?
a skier-down flag
Which action is legal for PWC?
attaching the lanyard of an engine cut-off switch to the operator's PFD
Who is responsible for reviewing a pre-departure checklist before a boat outing?
boat operator
What amount of alcohol consumed while boating is equivalent to the amount of alcohol required to make a person legally intoxicated on land?
one-third
What three ingredients are required to ignite a fire?
oxygen, fuel, and heat
Which of the following is legal under Missouri boating laws?
refusing to allow passengers to ride on the gunwale
What must be displayed on both sides of the bow of a registered vessel?
registration number
You file a float plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan?
registration number, size, and make of your boat
On Missouri state waters, which vessels are required to carry a whistle or horn but not a bell?
vessels 16 to 40 feet in length
If on Missouri state waters, which vessels are required to carry on board a whistle or horn and a bell?
vessels 40 feet or more in length
When must the Certificate of Number be carried on board a vessel?
when the vessel is being operated
A skier signals that he or she is ready to go. When should the boat operator take off in a straight line?
when there is no traffic ahead
What color is a boat's sternlight?
white
A sailboat is operating under sail at night. Which of these lights should be used?
white sternlight
What should you check to decide if a speed is safe for your boat?
wind and water conditions
You are in a boating accident, and someone is injured. How quickly must you file an accident report?
within 48 hours
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed?
you have enough time to avoid a collision