boating safety: texas
how many B1 fire extinguishers must motorboats between 26 and 40 feet have aboard?
2
which ''class'' of fires consists of flammable liquids including stove alcohol, gasoline and diesel?
B
in the united states, what is the safety and distress calling frequency?
VHF channel 16
why is the height of a VHF radio antenna important?
VHF radios work by the line of sight principle
which of the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable dinghy?
a PFD for each person aboard
according to the navigation rules, a rapidly ringing bell every minute signals what?
a boat at anchor in the fog
if you see a red, a green, and a white light on another boat, what does this tell you?
a boat is approaching you head-on
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 must you maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing?
at all times as required by the navigation rules
where on board a boat are the gunwales located?
at the top of the sides
why must a personal water craft operator follow US coast guard rules and regulations?
because they are considered a class A motor vessel
gasoline and propane fumes are most likely to accumulate in what part of the boat?
bilge
where must registration numbers be displayed?
bow
what hidden and potentially deadly danger exists when teak surfing or platform dragging?
carbon monoxide can overcome participants
boat trailers with too little tongue weight tend to do what?
cause the trailer to fishtail
which of the following is considered a safe refueling practice?
closing all hatches and doors while refueling
what is the term for the depth of water needed to float a boat clear of the bottom?
draft
how often should the inflator on a type V PFD be checked?
every time it is worn
which is the major cause of fatalities involving small boats?
falling overboard and drowning
other than a PFD, what two things must be aboard every personal watercraft?
fire extinguisher and emergency signaling devices
what hull type is best for use on ponds, small lakes and calm rivers?
flat bottom hull
what is the safest thing to do for someone suspected of having hypothermia?
get immediate medical attention
which is recommended water-skiing safety practice?
holding up a ski after falling
when onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the bow?
in front of you
when re-boarding a pwc after a fall, how should it be rolled?
in the direction shown in the manual
a planing hull has which of the following characteristics?
it is designed to ride on top of the water
what does an automatic cut-off lanyard do when properly attached to a pwc operator?
it stops the engine when the operator falls overboard
which is the best precaution against carbon monoxide poisoning?
keep air flowing through the vessel
what must be done with the vessel's registration paper?
keep it aboard the boat when in operation
which of the following is a good way to prevent accidental carbon monoxide poisoning?
keep the boat well ventilated
what is the primary responsibility for a vessel operator assisting a boat in distress?
keeping his/her vessel and him/herself out of danger
when are lights required to be installed on a trailer?
lights are required on every trailer
in the navigation rules, what is the duty of the stand-on-boat?
maintain course and speed
which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in storm weather?
make sure all aboard are wearing USCG-approved PFDs
when on board and facing the bow, where is the port side?
on your left
when on board and facing the front of a boat, where is the starboard side?
on your right
where should a person in the heat escape lessening posture (HELP) place their hands?
over their chest
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 actions is the best to take when fueling an outboard boat with a portable tank?
place the tank on the dock or on shore to fill it
which of the following is true of a carburetor backfire flame arrestor?
prevents explosions on inboard gasoline engines
what is the best course of action if you see a thunderstorm approaching?
put you life jacket on, secure crew and gear, and keep a sharp lookout
most cruising sailboats and trawlers have what type of hull?
round bottom hull
when selecting a PFD, what should be the most important consideration?
size
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 small open boat capsizes?
stay with the boat and signal for help
a collision could occur when the distance decreases and bearing between two vessels does what?
stays the same
if you run aground in an outboard boat and you are not taking on water, what is the first step in attempting to free your vessel?
stop the engine and lift it
what is the USCG-approved meaning of ''serviceable condition'' for PFDs?
straps and zippers work
tide tables contain which of the following?
the height of the tide
which one of the following is true about can buoys?
they are cylindrical in shape
which of the following is a requirement for PFDs?
they must be properly sized for the intended wearer
what is the purpose of filing a float plan?
to provide important information in case of an emergency
why must you operate the exhaust blower before starting a boat's inboard gasoline engine?
to remove fuel vapors
what is the purpose of the safety lanyard on a pwc?
to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
which of the following is a recommended practice for pwc operation?
using courtesy and common sense at all times
what can you do to help prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species?
wash boat and trailer at the ramp after retrieving it
what information is most important when passing near a lighthouse?
water depth
under the navigation rules, in which situation is it OK to break the rules?
when absolutely necessary to avoid a collision
how should hypothermia victims be treated?
with medical treatment
