iltb final
under WA law, what BUi is considered to be under the influence
.008
a person has a boater's education card. In WA, how old must the person be to legally operate a PWC
14
If you are involved in a boating accident, what is the FIRST thing you must do?
Stop and render aid to the other persons affected by the accident
what i the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway
consult a nautical chart
what is most likely to cause someone to fall overboard
standing up in a boat
what should you of before firing a shot from a small boat
stop the boat and turn off the motor. anchor or secure the boat.
a passenger on your boat falls overboard. What should you do while this person is being pulled back into the boat
stop the engine
how can propeller strike accidents be avoided
Turn off the engine when passengers are boarding
what should you do before letting someone else operate your PWC
explain how to steer and control the PWC
a boat capacity plate gives the maximum weight and or number of people the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are these conditions?
good weather
to minimize the risk of an accident, what should you do if your group plans to consume alcohol
have a non-drinker operate the vessel
what is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating?
have everyone wear an appropriate pFD at all times
a fire extinguisher is labeled 5-B. what type of fire will be put out
gasoline
Who is required to wear a USCG- approved personal flotation device
person riding on board a PWC
what is the best way to retrieve an anchor
pull the anchor straight up
you are preparing to tow an outward boat. What should you do to prevent damage to the engine while on the road
raise the engine and secure it
A powerboat is operating at night. Which color light must show on the port (left) side of this boat
red
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
you are towing a skier with a PWC and have an observer on board. How many people must the PWC be rated to carry
three people
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout?
to avoid collisions
what is the main function of an engine cut-off switch
to shut off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard
which statement about PFDS is true
PFDs are difficult to put on in the water
what type of waste product may be discharged into U.S. waters
none
what three ingredients are required to ignite a fire
o2, fuel, heat
you are caught in severe weather while boating. Where should you seat your passengers
on the floor close to the centerline
what is most important when selecting a PFD for a passenger
size of the passenger
according to wa la, what hours is it legal to operat a personal watercraft
sunrise to sunset
what is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat
the other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
two boats are operating near each other. Which is the boat that must maintain its course and speed
the stand on vessel
what type of PFD will turn most unconscious people face up in the water
type 1
what determines if a speed is safe for your boat
visibility conditions
you are operating a PWC. What will happen if you shut off the engine
you will keep going in the same direction with no steering control
who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating
operator
your boat runs aground at high speed. What should you do first
Make sure no is injured
what is good for cleaning your Vessel and doesn't harm lakes or rivers
Non-phosphate products
when is a written boating accident report required
an injured person must go to the hospital
which of these boating activities violates homeland security restriction
anchoring beneath a bridge or in a channel
who may depart from the navigation rules
anyone who needs to avoid a collision
When boating, you see a blue-and-white International Code Flag A (or Alfa flag). How far away should you stay from the displayed flag?
at least 200 feet
what should you do if you encounter a fishing boat while out in your vessel
avoid making a large wake
which of the following is a legal requirement for PFDS
be in good and serviceable conditions
which of these would be considered a safe speed?
being able to stop within an appropriate distance
Which of the following vessels must be registered to operate legally on Washington waters?
boat with a trolling motor
how do you assume the help position to reduce heat loss in cold water
bring knees to chest and arms to side
What is the safest way to float if your small craft capsizes
float on your back on the upstream side of the craft
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
What are you required to do when operating a recreation vessel in commercial shipping lanes
go to right of waterway
you are operating a recreation vessel less than 39.4 feet long on a federally controlled waters. Which of the following is a legal sound-producing device for this vessel
horn
what is the best way to approach a dock when there is a strong wind or current
into the wind or current
two people are on a boat towing a skier. One person is the operator, What is the role of the second person
watching the skier
If you carry passengers in your boat, you should have a safety discussion before departing, Which of these topics should be included in the discussion
what to do if someone falls overboard
You are getting ready for a short daytime outing on the water. What is the most important information to tell a responsible person
where you will be boating and when you plan to return.
how can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank
keep contact between tank and fuel spout
what is the best way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning while boating
keep fresh air flowing through the boat
you are traveling upstream on a river at dusk. You see a buoy with the number 5 and a flashing green light. What should you do?
keep the buoy on your port side
how does alcohol affect you when you are operating a boat
makes it more likely that you will have an accident
which of these should be part of a pre-departure checklist
making sure you have enough PFDS
To meet the requirement for the number of VDSs on Board, what must be true about pyrotechnics VDSs
must be unexpired
when a sailboat is approaching a powerboat, which one is the give way vessel?
powerboat
your boat capsizes and floats away. What should you do
securely fasten your PFD and wiat for help