BoatUSFoundation Chapter 1-6 questions
You must submit a written accident report to the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries if damage to property exceeds how much?
$2,000
In Virginia, boaters with blood alcohol content (BAC) over what percent are considered Operating Under the Influence (OUI)?
0.08%
Within how many days must you file a boating accident for an incident that results in property damage only and exceeds $2000?
10
When not below deck or in an enclosed cabin, children under what age must wear PFDs when boating in Virginia?
13
In Virginia, a person must be how old to legally operate a PWC?
14
Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm?
A Buildup of dark clouds
Which of the following items is/are required on a 12 foot inflatable dinghy?
A PFD for everyone aboard
What type of boat is most likely to have a planing hull?
A Ski Boat
What is a characteristic of a catamaran hull?
A Stable Ride
According to the Navigation Rules, a rapidly ringing bell every minute signals what?
A boat at anchor in the fog
Every person aboard a personal watercraft is required to wear what in Virginia?
A personal floatation device
A yellow buoy may mark which of the following?
A spoil area
Which of the following is a sign that the weather may change for the worse?
A sudden drop in the temperature
Maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and hearing applies to boats under what circumstances?
All boats at all hours
When returning from sea, a red navigational buoy should be passed in what manner?
Always kept on the starboard side
Where should non-essential passengers stand during the fueling process?
Ashore
When is a lookout on a vessel required?
At All Times
Where onboard a boat are the gunwales located?
At the top of the sides
What special care must you take with your hull identification number (HIN)?
Be Careful not to remove or destory this number
Why Must A personal Water Craft operator follow US Coast Guard Rules and Regulations?
Because they are considered a Class A motor Vessel
A mooring buoy is a white buoy with which color stripe
Blue
If you run your boat aground, what should you do first?
Calmly assess the situation and get everyone to don PFDs
Which of the following vessels are exempt from being titled and registered in Virginia?
Canoe and kayaks without an engine
What hidden and potentially deadly danger exists when teak surfing or platform dragging?
Carbon Monoxide can overcome participants
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft what kind of boat?
Class "A" Inboard Boats
Which "class" of fires consists of flammable liquids including stove alcohol, gasoline and diesel?
Class B
Which of the following is considered a safe refueling practice?
Closing all hatches and doors while refueling
What type of planning hull handles rough water the best?
Deep V Hull
In washington, where can you get a boat trailer registration?
Department of license
Which of the following is a good technique when using a fire extinguisher?
Direct the extinguisher at the base of the flames using a sweeping motion
What is true of a No Discharge Zone or NDZ?
Discharge of sewage is illegal
When capsized and floating on your back in a swift river current, how should you position your feet?
Downstream
What is the term for the depth of the water needed to float a boat clear of the bottom?
Draft
Which of the following is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Drowsiness and nausea
How often should the inflator on a Type V PFD be checked?
Every time it is worn
On a recreational boat, the location of emergency equipment (life jackets, fire extinguishers, visual distress signals, radio, etc.) should be reviewed before departure with which persons?
Everyone Aboard
Which is the major cause of fatalities involving small boats?
Falling overboard and drowning
When someone falls overboard, what action should the skipper take?
Get flotation to the person and assign a spotter
In Virginia, what are boat operators required to do when involved in an accident?
Give assistance to any person injured in the accident
What should a boater do with a float plan?
Give it to a friend or relative ashore
When towed by a powerboat, waterskiing and other tow-sports must only take place during what hours in Virginia?
Half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset
Which of the following is a characteristic of an overloaded boat?
Handles Poorly
What should you always do when a person falls overboard?
Have someone keep the victim in sight
The danger of hypothermia is greatest for a person in which situation?
Immersed in cold water
Deadly amounts of carbon monoxide can be released from which of the following?
Inboard Gas engine exhaust
What does an automatic cut-off lanyard do when properly attached to a PWC operator?
It stops the engine when the operator falls overboard.
What must be done with the vessel's registration paper?
Keep it aboard the boat when in operation
Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC?
Letting off the throttle control
When are lights required to be installed on a trailer?
Lights are required on every trailer
On power-driven vessels, which of the following is true of navigation lights?
Lights must be on during periods of restricted visibility
Class "B" fire extinguishers are best suited to fight what kind of fires?
Liquids
What is a requirement for fire extinguishers on a boat?
Must be Coast Guard Approved
Which one of the following is a Coast Guard requirement for fire extinguishers?
Must be maintained in a fully charged usable condition
Which of the following is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Nausea
USCG regulations require that a 14 foot powerboat carry which of the following items between sunset and sunrise?
Navigations Lights
According to the Navigation Rules, which of the following is true?
Overtaking boats are give-way boats
Which of the following should you do when anchoring?
Pick a reference point on shore to gauge if you are dragging
Which of the following is true of a carburetor backfire flame arrestor?
Prevents explosions on inboard gasoline engines
In Virginia, what must you do when operating a boat or PWC within 50 feet of a dock, boat launch, or people in the water?
Proceed at slow-no-wake speed
What should you do if you suddenly find yourself in cold water?
Put on a PFD and get into the HELP position
What should you do if caught in severe storm conditions?
Put on your life jacket if it's not on already
What must be visible to law enforcement personnel while operating a PWC?
Registration numbers
Carbon monoxide poisoning is sometimes mistakenly identified as what?
Seasickness
A boat operating in a narrow channel is required to keep as close as is safe to what side?
Side closest to starboard
What test can be performed to detect a leak after fueling a gasoline-powered boat?
Sniff Test
By operating a boat in Virginia, you have consented to what kind of test if directed by a marine patrol officer?
Sobriety
What action should be taken when nearing a bend in a narrow channel?
Stay to the starboard edge of the channel and signal one prolonged blast
What should you do if your boat capsizes?
Stay with the boat
In Virginia, when hailed by a marine patrol officer, what must you do?
Stop and permit the officer to come alongside
If your inboard/outboard boat runs aground, what action should you take in addition to shifting the weight away from the point of impact?
Stop the engine and lift the outdrive
What is the USCG-approved meaning of "serviceable condition" for PFDs?
Straps and zippers work
What is the leading cause of PWC accidents?
Striking an object
Tide tables contain which of the following?
The Height of the tide
Trailer ratings are based on what?
The total weight of the trailer and boat
Which one of the following is true about can buoys?
They are cylindrical in shape
Which statement is true about red buoys under the Inland Rules?
They should be passed on your starboard side when going upstream
For most anchoring situations, which is the best type of anchor line?
Three-strand twisted nylon
What should be avoided when anchoring?
Throwing the anchor as far away from the boat as possible and backing up
What currents are a result of the movement of the sun and the moon?
Tidal Currents
What is the primary purpose of the Navigation Rules?
To prevent collision and accidents
If grounded aboard a small powerboat, which is a method to help free yourself?
Try to kedge your boat off the obstruction
Which type of fire extinguisher should be onboard a vessel with a permanently installed fuel tank?
Type B
Which of the following is a symptom of hypothermia?
Uncontrolled breathing
Which of the following is a recommended practice for PWC operation?
Using courtesy and common sense at all times.
What information is most important when passing near a lighthouse?
Water Depth
Physical reactions become slower
What is the effect of the use of alcohol by boat operators or passengers?
Falling overboard and drowning
What is the major cause of fatalities involving small boats?
Stay with the boat
What should you do if your boat capsizes?
Anchor from the bow, rather than the stern
What should you do to aviod capsizing or swamping?
If necessary to avoid immediate danger
When can a Navigation Rule be overlooked?
Before you leave the ramp area
When is the best time to clean your boat in order to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species?
It may cause personal injury or damage
When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area, why should you watch your wake?
Keep the buoy on your starboard side
When returning to port from seaward and you see a red buoy, how should you respond?
downstream
When separated from your boat in a swift river current, you should float on your back with your feet where?
Where should fire extinguishers be stored on a boat?
Where they are readily available
Keep air flowing through the vessel
Which is the best precaution against carbon monoxide poisoning?
Regulatory and informational markers are easily identified through which features?
White color with orange geometric shapes
Which of the following is not considered a deadly consequence of teak surfing or platform dragging?
Wood Splinter
What does it mean if you are the stand on vessel in an overtaking situation?
You are about to be passed and should maintain course and speed
When loading a small open boat, which of the following is important?
do not exceed any of the recommended limits on the capacity plate
