Boat Test

In TN, what percent of blood alcohol content is considered operating under the influence if the vessel operator is 27 years of age?

0.08%

IN TN, how far away must a PWC be from another vessel before jumping the immediate wake of the other vessel?

100 feet.

Boats of which length are required to carry one USCG-approved wearable PFD for each person on-board plus one throwable PFD?

16 feet or over in length.

In TN, how far must a vessel operating at more than "idle speed" stay away from a commercial dock?

300 feet.

Which of the following is the best action to take while on plane and overtaking another vessel?

After course so that your wake will not affect the vessel.

When is it advisable to wear a USCG-approved personal flotation device (PFD)

At all times when aboard.

The responsibility for maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and sound on a boat underway applies to boats during what times?

At all times.

Where should you aim a fire extinguisher's stream when extinguishing a fire?

At the base of the fire and use a sweeping motion.

How does alcohol use affect boat operators or passengers?

Balance is impaired.

Which of the following poses the greatest risk of serious injury to a person in the water near an 18-foot boat?

Being struck by the propellor.

According to TN law, during what hours is it legal to tow a person behind a boat on water skis or other device.

Between sunrise and sunset.

In what part of the boat are gasoline fumes most likely to accumulate.

Bilge

In TN, who is required to wear a personal flotation device while floating

Children under 13 years of age.

What do you need to know when passing under a river bridge?

Clearance height under the bridge.

What makes it more difficult for you to perform multiple tasks?

Consuming alcohol.

Which can create a hazard in jet propelled boats?

Debris may be caught in the drive intake area.

While operating in periods of restricted visibility, what is the first thing you should do when detecting another boat on radar?

Determine if a risk of collision exists.

What should be done with a badly discolored USCG-approved wearable PFD with a torn strap?

Discard and replace it.

Under which conditions do most boating accidents occur?

During calm, clear weather with light winds.

The effects of drinking alcohol while boating are intensified by?

Engine noise.

What is the most common cause of collisions?

Failure to keep a proper lookout.

What is the proper method for lowering an anchor?

From the bow.

In the lateral system of navigational aids, which buoy marks the channel on your port side when entering from the sea?

Green.

When can a Navigation Rule be overlooked?

If necessary to avoid immediate danger.

The danger of hypothermia is the greatest for a person in which situation?

Immersed in cold water.

What is the major cause of boating accidents involving hunters and anglers?

Improperly loading the boat.

How does drinking alcohol while boating affect other conditions related to being out on the water?

Increases feeling of fatigue.

What effect does alcohol have on the human body while boating?

Increases risk of dehydration.

What do a red, green, and white light indicate when seen together at night?

It is the bow of another vessel heading straight toward you.

When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area, why should you watch your wake?

It may cause personal injury or damage.

How will a boat perform if it is beyond capacity?

It will be difficult to control.

What is the recommended way to move about in a small boat?

Keep low and move near the boat's center line.

What is the primary responsibility for a vessel operator assisting a boat in destress?

Keeping his/her vessel and him/herself out of danger.

What should you do with a pre-departure float plan?

Leave it with a friend or relative.

After shifting weight away from the grounded area of the hull, what action should you take to free a small boat from a sandbar?

Lift the outdrive part-way then shift into reverse.

According to the U.S. Coast Guard Inland Rules of Navigation, which of the following is a Rule?

Maintain a safe speed.

Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when caught in stormy weather?

Make sure all aboard are wearing USCG-approved PFDs.

Which of the following is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Nausea.

What is the cause of most fatal boating accidents?

Operator error

What is the first thing you should do after retrieving a boat onto a trailer?

Pull the trailer well away from the boat ramp.

What should you do if you are in a small boat and a storm is approaching?

Put on your PFD and head for the nearest sage waters.

In U.S. coastal waters, what color are cone-shaped, even-numbered nun buoys.

Red.

How should a boat be maneuvered when caught in high winds and rough water?

Reduce speed and head into the waves at a slight angle.

When towing a skier, tuber, knee border, or similar device, the operator must...

Require the person being towed to wear a life jacket designated for the activity.

Which action on a boat in motion increases the risk of falling overboard?

Sitting in the gunwales.

If your vessel overturns, which would be your safest course of action?

Stay with the boat and climb on top of it.

What should you di if your boat capsizes?

Stay with the boat.

What is the main factor to consider when planning your vessel's approach to a dock where you intend to tie up?

Strength of the wind or current.

Who has primary responsibility for preventing a PWC accident.

The boat operator.

According to the Navigation Rules, what factor should be considered in determining a sage speed?

The state of the visibility.

Which is a characteristic of personal watercraft maneuverability.

They allow for little steering control at idle.

Registration numbers on the forward half of the boat must be al least how many inches high?

Three.

Why should bilges be kept clean and free of trash?

To reduce the risk of fire.

What should you do before fueling your boat?

Turn off the engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings.

Motorboats under 26-feet with installed fuel tank(s) are required to have which type of fire extinguisher on-board?

Type B

When boating in federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on board.

U.S. Coast Guard-approved visual distress signals.

Who has primary responsibility for informing passengers about the location and use of on-board fire extinguishers, PFDs, and dock lines?

Vessel operator

If you do not have visual distress signals on the boat, what is another way to signal for help in the event of an emergency?

Wave your arms up and down.

When is a boat less stable and more likely to capsize?

When the boat is overloaded.

Regulatory and informational markers are easily identified through which features?

White color with orange geometric shapes.