Boating course Study Guide

what is the minimum distance from a U.S Naval Vessel that a boat may legally operate?

100 Yards

Boats must operate at slow no-wake speed when they are within how many feet of the shoreline, floats, docks, launch ramps, swimmers, downed skiers, and anchored, moored or drifting boats?

100 feet

Which is true about personal watercraft in Pennsylvania? What age

11 years of age

How long does the blower run before starting the engine?

4 minutes

When must you render assistance (give help) to another boat or boater involved in an accident?

Any accident

In PA who MUST wear and PFD

Anyone being towed by a give way vessel (water skier)

How many PFD's are needed on a boat?

As many people as there are on the boat

Maintaining a proper lookout using all your senses applies to boats during what times?

At all times

Where should fire extinguishers be mounted?

Away from the fuel sorce

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

Base of the fire

What is a common sign of approaching thunderstorms?

Clouds gathering and darkening

Which of the following is true about water skiing or towing someone behind your boat in Pennsylvania?

Competent Observer

What does this buoy indicate? O

Controlled Area

Who should know where to find all safety equipment on your boat and where it's located?

Everyone onboard

What should be checked for "Preventable boat maintenance"?

Examine the boat(NOT STEROSYSTEM)

When hunting or fishing from a boat, what is the best practice to follow to maintain the boat's stability?

Following fishing rules

When can a Navigation Rule be overlooked?

If necessary to avoid immediate danger.

How does alcohol use affect boat operators and passengers?'

Judgment and ability to think

Which is the best precaution against carbon monoxide poisoning

Keep air moving

What does this buoy indicate? X

Keep out

What body of water in PA requires you to have a visual distress signal onboard?

Lake Erie

What should you do with the float plan you prepared before leaving on a boating trip?

Let a relative know and know your route

Which is true about drinking alcohol while operating a boat in Pennsylvania?

Loss of boating privileges

Which is TRUE about hypothermia?

Lowering body's core temp.

What info must be include on a boats capacity plate?

Maximum person capacity/weight

When must a boating accident report form be completed and sent to the PA Fish and Boat Commission?

Over 2,000

Why are strong currents a serious hazard for boaters?

Power current

What should you do if the boat starts to become unstable and the water starts to get rough?

Put life jacket on and head to the nearest shore

What are the responsibilities of maintaining a proper lookout?

Scanning all around the boat for people and other boats.

What is the most important requirement for a person wearing a PFD?

Should fit properly

According to the Navigation Rules, what is the give-way vessel's responsibility?

Slow down

What is considered UNSAFE behavior on a small open boat?

Standing

If you fall overboard, which of the following should you do?

Stay with the boat

If one of your boat's passengers drops an empty container into the water, what must you do?

Stop and pick it up

What area is a boat operator's danger zone?

Straight ahead to the starboard side.

What time of the day is illegal to operate a personal watercraft

Sunset to sunrise

When does a PDF need to be replaced

Tears and damages

Where should you tie your boat's anchor line?

The bow

To determine a safe speed of your boat what must you consider?

The environment condition

Which of the following is one of the factors that must be used to determine safe boat speed?

Traffic density

If you run aground in shallow water, what is the safest practice to try first?

Try to shove off

What is the best practice to avoid propeller injuries?

Turn engine OFF

According to the rules of the road, when two boats are meeting in a head-on situation, what must both boats do?

Turn to the right

How should the safety chains be used on a trailer hitch

X pattern

What type of accident causes MOST boating deaths?

cold water and falling in

What is the most important factor to consider approaching a dock to tie up?

current/wind

Which of the following is not true about the use of alcohol while boating?

prohibited

When must navigation lights be displayed?

sunset-sunrise (or when visibility is restricted)

When is a canoe most likely to tip over?

when a person is standing

When will a PWC loose steering ability

when throttle is released