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