Boat test

how long should you run your boat's power ventilation system (exhaust blower) in order to eliminate fuel vapors in the bilge?

at least 4 mintes

on RI waters, how far must a power-driven vessel stay away from a diver-down flag?

atleast 50ft

when should you turn on the power ventilation system to help eliminate fuel vapors in the bilge?

after fueling and before starting the engine

according to RI law, who must be on board, in addition to the operator, if the vessel is towing a skier?

an observer at least 12yrs old in a position to observe the skier

if you have a recreational vessel with installed toilet facilities, what other eq must be on board?

an operable marine sanitation device

what is the best way to find out hazards on a local waterway?

consult a nautical chart

how do you avoid overloading your vessel?

dont allow the load weight or number of passengers to exceed

what is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering?

exclusion or keep-out area, such as dam

which of these should you leave with a friend before taking an extended outing on the water?

float plan of your trip

What does falling barometer indicate?

foul weather approaching

When must navigation lights be displayed?

from sunset to sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility

what should you do if you are operating a power-driven vessel A and power-driven vessel B begins to cross on your starboard (right) side)

give way by slowing down and changing course

what is the cause of most boating accidents?

human error

where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?

in a readily accessible location

a boat's capacity plate gives the max weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. what are these conditions?

in good weather

why should you avoid operating your PWC above "slow, no wake speed" near shore?

it helps prevent erosion

how full should you fill the PWC?

leave a little empty space in the tank

which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC?

letting off the throttle control

how do noise and vibration "stressors" affect you when operating a vessel?

make you tire more rapidly

How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land?

much greater effect while boating

what should you do to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning while boating?

never allow swimmers to enter an enclosed area under a swim or dive platform, even for one second

what type of waste products may be discharged in US controlled waters?

none

what determines how many wearble PFDs are req on a vessel?

number of persons on board

how should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed?

on both sides of the forward half of the boat

Where should your passengers be while you are tied to the dock and fueling your vessel?

on the dock and away from the vessel

how do you treat a victim of cold water immersion of hypothermia?

seek medical help immediately

waht should you do immediately if a boat motor catches fire?

shut off the fuel supply

which side of a vessel has a green light at night?

starboard (right) side

what should a motorboat operator so when someone is being pulled into the boat from the water?

stop the engine

if your inboard/outboard boat runs aground, what action should you take in additon to shifting the weight away from the point of impact?

stop the engine and lift the outdrive

when two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for avoiding a collision?

the operators of both vessels

why should you never use a boat's engine to drive it onto a trailer (power load)?

the propeller's wash can erode sediment just beyond the ramp's surface

when are you not responsible for any damage or injury caused by the negligent operation of your vessel?

the vessel is being operated by someone who stole it

according to RI law, children of what age are req to wear a US coast guard-approved life jacket while underway on an open vessel less than 65 ft?

those under 13yrs of age

what is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and markers?

to mark the edges of safe water areas

what should you do to reduce the risk of capsizing or swamping in rough water?

turn at controlled speeds

what do the rating symbols on a fire extinguisher indicate?

type of fire it will extinguish and relative size of extinguisher

where are the exhaust outlets located that could cause a swimmer to get fatal dose of carbon monoxide?

under a swim platform

in Rhode island, how far must a PWC operating at more than headway speed stay from swimmers or divers?

200 feet

according to RI law, what is the max speed allowed for "no wake speed?"

5 miles per hour

which is true about operating a boat in RI while intoxicated?

By operating a vessel on RI waters, a boater has consented to alcohol testing if requested by a law enforcement officer

when boating on RI waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on board?

U.S Coast Guard-approved visual distress signals

what markers indicate that there is diving activity in the area?

a rectangular red flag with a white diamond stripe

what sound-producing devices is required when boating on RI waters in an 18-foot powerboat?

a whistle, horn, or other sound-producing device

according to RI law, what are the conditions that require operators or owners of vessels involved in a boating accident to report the accident immediately to the DEM or to local or state police?

accident results in death or personal injury

what is the purpose of an inboard engine's ventilation system?

avoid explosions by removing flammable gases

at which part of a fire should you aim when using the fire extinguisher?

base

what part of a low-head dam poses the greatest hazard from a strong, recirculating current or boil?

base of the dam

According to RI law, during what hrs is it illegal to tow a person behind a boat on water skies or other device?

between one-half hr after sunset and one half hr before sunrise

according to RI law, during what hours is it illegal to operate a personal watercraft?

between one-half hr after sunset and one hour before sunrise

what should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching head-on?

both vessels should turn to starboard (right)

which of the following is legal operation of a PWC in RI?

operating at headway speed in a direct path to operating area for PWCs

how should you pull someone out of the water and onto a small boat?

over the stern with the engine off

how can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants/animals) with your vessel from one waterway to another?

remove any zebra mussels you see before leaving the body of water

when PFD is designed to be thrown to someone in the water?

ring buoy

what should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout?

watch for navigational hazards

under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of hypothermia?

when immersed in cold water

you are allowed to tie yp to a mooring bouy on the water. What does a mooring bouy look like?

white with a blue horizontal band

When boating at night, what does a single white light on a vessel tell you?

you are overtaking another vesself or it is anchored

a life jacket must readily accessible. what does this mean?

you can put it on without delay in an emergency