Boaters Safety

By operating a vessel on Tennessee waters a boater has consented to a ______ _______ if requested by law-enforcement officer if operating a boat in Tennessee while intoxicated.

sobriety test

A means to make an efficient ______ ______ is required when boating on Tennessee water in a powerboat less than 39.4 feet long.

sound signal

If you are involved in a boating accident the first thing you should do is to _____ & _____ anyone injured in the accident.

stop & assist

It's illegal to tow a person behind a boat between _______ & _______.

sunrise & sunset

It is illegal to operate a PWC between _____ & ______ according to TN law.

sunset & sunrise

Navigation lights must be displayed between ________ to _______ when visibility is ________.

sunset, sunrise, restricted

Before fueling your boat you should __________, ___________, ________.

tie your boat up, passengers leave the boat, turn off the engine

A motor boat operator should ____ ___ ____ when someone is being pulled into the boat from the water.

turn off engine

Reduce to ____ _____ & proceed with _______ when you hear a fog signal of another vessel.

idle speed, caution

Your boat trailer should be ___________ from the boat ramp while you prepare to launch your vessel.

well away

If damage to your boat exceeds ________ as a result of a boating accident you were required to report the accident to TWRA.

$2,000

A PWC must be _____ ft. away from another boat before jumping their wake.

100

Children ___ years of age and younger and are required to wear a PFD while on the open deck of a recreational vessel that is not anchored, moored, or aground according to Tennessee law.

12

In addition to the operator a person at least ___ years of age must be on board a boat in a position to observe the progress of a skier being towed by the vessel if the boat does not have a wide angle rear-view mirror.

12

A person must be ___ to rent a PWC according to Tennessee law.

16

A vessel must be ____ ft. from a commercial vessel dock to operate at more than idle speed.

300

_______ ______ is the leading cause of death for paddlers in small crafts.

Falling overboard

___________ in the water determines if a speed is safe for your boat.

Hazards

Tennessee residents born after _______ ___, _____ must carry onboard the wallet- sized Boating Safety Education Certificate issued by the TWRA in order to operate a boat.

January 1st, 1989

________ ____ _____ ________ is an action that can cause the loss of steering in a PWC.

Letting off the throttle

__________ products are good for cleaning vessels & don't harm lakes & rivers.

Non-phosphate

Anglers & hunters should wear _____ when they are fishing or hunting from a boat.

PFD's

______ ____ ____ ____ if it capsizes.

Stay with the boat

_____ _________ on board a vessel determines the number of PFD's that are required to be on my vessel.

The # of passengers

according to the navigational rules the boat operator is required to keep _ _____ _______ to avoid collision.

a proper lookout

Consuming _______ makes it more difficult to perform multiple task.

alcohol

You should place the weight in the boat ____ ____ ____ _____ ___ ______.

away from the point of impact

When 2 vessels are operating in the same general area ______ are responsible for avoiding a collision.

both

A vessels registration number and validation decal must be displayed on _____ ____ of the ____ of the boat.

both sides, bow

Aim at the _____ of he flame & sweep ______ __ ____ with a fire extinguisher for it to be most effective.

bottom, side to side

You should always secure your anchorline to the _____ of the boat.

bow

It is the best precaution to keep plenty of fresh air flowing through the boat at all times to prevent ________ _______ ______.

carbon monoxide poisoning

You should contact the _____ _____ if you see suspicious activities on the waterways.

coast guard

A vessel operator should keep a proper lookout to avoid _________.

collisions

If a boat is loaded beyond its capacity it becomes harder to _______.

control

______ _______ is a common sign of an approaching storm.

dark clouds

A _________ orange symbol on a white buoy indicates a danger or hazard such as a rock.

diamond

When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18 foot boat you are legally required to have a USCG approved visual ______ ______.

distress signal

PFD's must be in _____ & ______ condition as an important rule.

good and serviceable

When immersed in cold water a person has a greater risk of developing ___________.

hypothermia

Approaching ____ the wind or current, whichever is stronger, will give you more _______ over your boat during docking.

into, control

The ______ is responsible for making sure everyone on board knows what to do in case of an emergency.

vessel operator

You know that you're operating your vessel at a safe speed when _________________.

you have time to avoid collision

A type ___ fire extinguisher should be carried on board a vessel.

B

____ _____ & ______ _____ is used to select the correct size for a PFD.

Body weight & chest size

When a PWC & a motorboat are approaching head-on, what action should both operators take?

Both go right

You should _____ _____ in the boat to reduce the risk of falling overboard.

keep centered

You should _____ ___ ____ if you hear the siren and/or see strobe lights on a hydroelectric dam.

leave the area

To prevent spreading aquatic nuisance species, you should clean plants & animals from the boat & trailer before _____ ___ _____.

leaving the ramp

Not having enough ______ ______ is a reason that a boat operator may be directed by an officer to return to shore.

life jackets

The main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and markers are to ___ the ____ of safe water areas.

mark, edge

Alcohol consumed while boating has a _____ _____ effect than while on land.

much greater

Consulting a _________ ______ is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway.

nautical chart

The ______ should tell everyone on board where the PFD's are.

operator of the boat

The ________ responsible for ensuring everyone on board a vessel understands basic safety practices.

operator of the vessel

Have everyone ____ ___ ______ if you happen to get caught in a storm.

put on PFD's

A PWC's _______ _______ main function is to shut off the engine if thrown off.

safety switch

If the operator of a motor boat falls overboard a ______ ______ can keep him from being the victim of a propeller strike.

safety switch

The ______ vessel is the stand on vessel when a power driven vessel & a sailing vessel are about to cross paths & there is risk of collision.

sailing