boatus quizzes
According to the Navigation Rules, a rapidly ringing bell every minute signals what?(Q2)
A boat at anchor in the fog
A yellow buoy may mark which of the following? (Q4)
A spoil area
Which class of fire occurs with flammable liquids?(Q5)
Class B
What is the proper procedure for using hand-held visual distress signal flares? (Q2)
Display only when immediate or potential danger exists
When can a navigation rule be overlooked?(Q4)
If necessary to avoid immediate danger.
Deadly amounts of carbon monoxide can be released from which of the following? (Q6)
Inboard Gas engine exhaust
what must you do if you see another vessels red and white lights off your starboard bow? (Q2)
Maneuver to avoid a collision
Which of the following indicates an emergency situation aboard? (Q2)
Orange smoke blowing from a boar
who should you call first if you have an oil or fuel spill? (Q3)
US Coast Guard National Response Center
In the United States, what is the safety and distress calling frequency? (Q2)
VHF channel 16
What is hypothermia?(Q5)
a serious condition that requires medical attention as a result of cold water immersion
at a minimum, what should a non-powered canoe or kayak display in reduced visibility? (Q2)
all around white light
how much fuel is illegal to spill overboard? (Q3)
any amount that causes a sheen
if you have an oily or saturated absorbent pad after refueling at the marina fuel dock, whar is the best thing to do with it? (Q1)
ask the fuel dock staff what to do with it
A ventilation blower should be operated for how long after fueling? (Q3)
at least 4 minutes
where must registration number be displayed? (Q1)
bow
in many states, trailers with a GVWR of 1500 lbs or greater are required by law to have what equipment?
brakes
what type of boating emergency causes the most fatalities?(Q5)
capsizing
personal watercraft are consider what type of motor vessel? (Q6)
class A
what does a slashing hand motion over the neck mean by a waterskiing participant? (Q6)
cut the motor/stop
which of the following is recommended maintenance for an inboard boat? (Q3)
deteriorated engine and hull zincs should be replaced if corroded
which of the following is a good technique when using a fire extinguisher?(Q5)
direct the extinguisher at the base of the flames using a sweeping motion
which is the major cause of fatalities involving small boats?(Q5)
falling overboard and drowning
what hull type is best for use on ponds, small lakes, and calm rivers? (Q1)
flat bottom hull
what is the safest thing to do for someone suspected to having hypothermia? (Q5)
get immediate medical attention
a cathedral hull allows boat to do what? (Q1)
get up on plane quicker
why must you operate the exhaust blower before starting a boats onboard gasoline engine? (Q3)
go remove fuel vapors
which of the following is recommended when docking ur boat?(Q4)
have your fenders and dock lines ready before you approach the dock
what is another name for the boats serial number?(Q1)
hull identification number
when onboard and facing the front of the boat, where is the bow?(Q1)
in front of you
what does an automatic cutoff lanyard do when properly attached to a PWC operator? (Q6)
it stops the engine when the operator falls overboard
what safety precaution should you take while filling the fuel tank of gasoline powered boat? (Q3)
keep engines, motors, and fans turned off
what must be done with the vessels registration papers?(Q1)
keep it aboard the boat when in operation
what equipment is required to be on a trailer? (Q3)
lights
Class "B" fire extinguishers are best suited for which kind of fires?(Q5)
liquids
what happens to the PWC when the throttle is released? (Q6)
loosing its steering ability
inboard gasoline boats built after july 31st, 1980 must have what type of ventilation system? (Q2)
mechanical
when arriving at a navigation lock, what is the order of priority? (Q6)
military craft, commercial vessels, fishing vessels, then pleasure draft
what is a requirement for fire extinguishers on a boat?(Q5)
must be coast guard approved
where on boat are registration numbers placed? (Q1)
on toward half of the boat
when onboard and facing the front of the boat, where is the starboard side?(Q1)
on your right
how many fire extinguishers are required aboard a 18 foot powerboat with installed fuel tanks? (Q2)
one
when is a sailboat the stand-on vessel in a relations to a recreational power boat? (Q4)
only when under sail alone and is crossing the path of the powerboat
what should you do before starting an inboard gasoline engine? (Q3)
operate the blower for atleast 4 minutes
which is characteristic of low head dams? (Q6)
poss hazards both above and below dams
when dealing with hazardous chemicals such as thinners and paints what is the best place to get information on how to safely handle the product? (Q1)
read the label
what must be visible to the law personnel while operating PWC? (Q6)
registration numbers
what test can be preformed to detect a leak after fueling a gasoline powered boat? (Q3)
sniff test
In a crossing situation, which vessel is required to maintain its course and speed? (Q4)
stand on boats
what action should be taken when nearing a bend in a narrow channel? (Q4)
stay to the starboard edge of the channel and signal one prolonged blast
what should you do if your boat is capsizing?(Q5)
stay with the boat
why must a personal water craft operator follow US Coast Guard rules and regs. (Q6)
they are considered a class A motor vessel
which one of the following is true about can buoys? (Q4)
they are cylindrical in shape
Which of the following is a requirement for PFDs? (Q2)
they must be properly sized for the intended wearer
If pyrotechnic visual distress signals are used, how many must be onboard? (Q2)
three
which of the following is a recommended practice for PWC operation? (Q6)
using courtesy and common sense at all times
where should fire extinguishers be stored on a boat?(Q5)
where they are readily available
which one of the following is designated as a mooring buoy? (Q4)
white buoy with horizontal blue stripe
what does it mean if you are the stand on vessel in an overtaking situation? (Q4)
you are about to passed and should maintain course and speed
