Underway - Boating Safety
Common first indicator of approaching wet weather?
A build up of dark clouds.
Maintainig a proper lookout using human sight and hearing applies to boats under what circumstances?
All boats at all hours.
To avoid capsizing or swamping you should?
Anchor from the bow, rather than the stern.
The responsibility for maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and sound (hearing) on a boat underway applies to boats during what times?
At all times.
Who has primary responsibility for preventing an accident?
Boat operator
Who has primary responsibility for the safety of all persons aboard a recreational boat?
Boat operator.
When passing under a river bridge you will need to know what?
Clearance height.
This can create a hazard in jet drive boats:
Debris caught in the drive intake.
A regulatory marker with a cross inside of an orange diamond indicates which type of area?
Exclusion
The preferred form of communication between a water skier and the observer is?
Hand signals.
A recommended water-skiing safety practice.
Holding up a ski after falling.
When can a navigation rule be overlooked?
If necessary to avoid immediate danger.
This is a major cause of boating accidents for hunters and anglers:
Improperly loading the boat.
The navigation rules that apply on AK waters:
International waters.
Why is it important to watch your wake when operating in a boat near other boats or in a congested area?
It could cause injury or property damage.
If you see a red buoy when returning to port (harbor) how should you respond?
Keep it on your starboard side.
The recommended way to move about in a small boat?
Keep low and move near the boat's center line.
The primary responsibility for a vessel operator assisting a boat in distress?
Keeping his /. her vessel and him / herself out of danger.
The most stable position for canoe paddlers:
Kneeling.
This action may cause the loss of stirring ability in a PWC:
Letting off the throttle.
A boat operator is required to do this during all hours the boat is underway?
Maintain a proper lookout.
Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when caught in stormy weather?
Make sure all aboard are wearing USCG-approved PFDs.
Where can you dump your waste overboard while on inland waters?
Nowhere, it can never be dumped overboard.
Boaters must stay at least how many feet away from a divers flag displayed on the water?
One hundred
When two boats are about to collide, which operator(s) is (are) legally responsible to take every precaution to avoid the collision?
Operators of both boats.
You should maneuver your boat this way when caught in high winds and rough water:
Reduce your speed and head into waves at a slight angle.
If you are operating a power boat and you see another powerboat on your starboard approaching your course what must you do?
Slow down and turn to starboard.
An immediate action you must take when operating a boat and you hear a fog signal of another boat you cannot see?
Slow to minimum speed.
The proper method to lower an anchor is?
Slowly from the bow.
When operating in a narrow channel you should keep as close as is safe to what side?
Starboard.
When approaching a dock the main factor to consider as you approach is?
Strength of wind or current.
The give-way vessel's responsibility requires that it take what action?
Take early and substantial action to keep clear of the stand on vessel.
According to the Navigation Rules, a risk of imminent collision exists in which situation?
The course of the approaching vessel does not change.
According to the Navigation Rules what factor should be considered in determining a safe speed:
The state of visibility
Which is a characteristic of PWC maneuverability?
They allow for little steering control at idle.
The pupose of the safety lanyard on a PWC?
To shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard.
According to the Navigation Rules the most important factor in determining safe vessel speed is?
Traffic density.
If towing a water skier and the boat is not equipped with a rear view mirror a person of what age or older is required to observe the skier?
Twelve
People who hunt or fish from a boat should follow the boating safety rules and practices established by which organizations?
USCG and applicable state boating agencies.
If you have followed all the navigation rules but a collision is still imminent you must do what?
Whatever is necessary to avoid the collision.
What features identify regulatory and informational markers?
White color with orange geometric shapes.
