boating test
What is the first stage of cold water immersion? swim failure cold shock hyperventilation collapse
cold shock
Which fueling practice is safe? fueling your boat at night when it is cooler filling portable fuel tanks on the fuel dock turning on the boat's ventilation system while fueling opening all windows, ports, doors, and other openings before fueling
filling portable fuel tanks on the fuel dock
You are out on the water in foggy conditions. You hear one prolonged blast every two minutes. What does this sound signal mean? I am a power-driven vessel at anchor. I am a power-driven vessel underway. I am an inflatable raft at anchor. I am an inflatable raft adrift in the water.
I am a power-driven vessel underway.
Which action would be legal for personal watercraft? chase birds that are on or near the water jump the wake of another vessel unreasonably close to that vessel attach the lanyard of an ignition switch to the operator's PFD allow a person 9 years of age to operate the PWC
attach the lanyard of an ignition switch to the operator's PFD
A passenger on your boat has irritated eyes, headache, nausea, weakness, and dizziness. These are early symptoms of what injury? hyperventilation shock carbon monoxide poisoning head, neck, or spinal injury
carbon monoxide poisoning
Which class of boats has priority when using river locks? paddleboats personal watercraft commercial boats private fishing boats
commercial boats
Which vessel should display yellow lights when towing? PWC sailboat ski boat commercial vessel
commercial vessel
While boating, you see a red flag with a white diagonal stripe. What does this flag mean? diver underwater in the immediate area area designated for one boat at a time outer limits of a pump-out station zone center of an environmental survey area
diver underwater in the immediate area
When is a vessel operator required to use navigation lights? at all times when moored at a dock or pier when away from the dock during the day during periods of restricted visibility
during periods of restricted visibility
Which of these anchors is a good choice for most recreational boats? fluke-style clamp-style galvanized chain concrete block
fluke-style
You are operating a powerboat at night. Your green sidelight must be visible to boats approaching from which direction(s)? head-on only port (left) only head-on and starboard (right) head-on and behind
head-on and starboard (right)
What is the cause of most boating accidents? equipment failure other boats human error bad weather
human error
You see a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering. What does this marker tell you? mooring area keep out PWCs only good fishing area
keep out
What factor determines a boat's required equipment? storage capacity rate of speed fuel tank weight length of boat
length of boat
Where should portable gasoline fuel tanks be filled? in the boat's cabin in the boat's cockpit on the dock on the gunwale
on the dock
For most people, how many alcoholic drinks does it take before judgment and physical reaction time are impaired? one five ten fifteen
one
Which vessel requires that the operator be at least 14 years of age to operate on Washington waters? sailboat personal watercraft (PWC) boat powered by a motor of 10 hp or less canoe
personal watercraft (PWC)
What is needed for steering control on a PWC? an outboard motor an adjustable propeller a passenger in front of the operator power to the jet drive
power to the jet drive
Which part of a PWC is dangerous to your hands, feet, and hair? drive shaft ignition safety switch pump intake area rudder control
pump intake area
Someone falls into the water from a dock. What is the proper sequence of actions to help this person? reach, row, throw, go reach, throw, row, go throw, row, reach, rest throw, reach, rest, row
reach, throw, row, go
Which side of a boat has a green light at night? gunwale starboard (right) stern keel
starboard (right)
If you are involved in a boating accident, what is the FIRST thing you must do? go for a law enforcement officer or other help stop and make a thorough assessment of all property damage stop and assist anyone injured or in danger from the accident set off flares or other visual distress signals
stop and assist anyone injured or in danger from the accident
One boat is overtaking another. Which boat must give way? the faster boat the larger boat the boat that is overtaking the boat being overtaken
the boat that is overtaking
Under Washington law, what blood or breath alcohol concentration, present in a vessel operator, is considered to be boat operation under the influence (BUI)? 0.10% 0.08% 0.06% 0.04%
0.08%
Two powerboats are about to cross paths. What should the boat on the starboard (right) do? Speed up to cross in front of the other boat. Speed up and turn toward the other boat. Maintain course and speed, but stay alert. Shoot a flare and sound a danger signal on a horn or whistle.
Maintain course and speed, but stay alert.
What is the problem with using your boat's engine to drive it onto a trailer? You may break the winch cable. You may damage the engine. The boat's forward motion can disconnect the trailer lights. The propeller's wash can create a large hole just beyond the ramp.
The propeller's wash can create a large hole just beyond the ramp.
What is the best source for a complete listing of navigation rules that apply to recreational boaters? U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Fish and Game Commission U.S. Wildlife Federation
U.S. Coast Guard
You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red and white lights on another boat. What do these lights tell you? A power-driven vessel is approaching head-on, but you have the right of way. A sailing vessel is crossing your path, and you must swerve to avoid it. You must give way to the other vessel. You are the stand-on vessel.
You must give way to the other vessel.
In Washington, how old must a person be to legally operate a personal watercraft? at least 4 years of age at least 9 years of age at least 14 years of age at least 19 years of age
at least 14 years of age
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are these conditions? rainy weather weather with winds up to 76 knots weather with winds up to 154 knots good weather
good weather
You file a float plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan? your boat's horsepower rating onboard location of food and cooking utensils names and addresses of your passengers chart showing planing speed vs. fuel use
names and addresses of your passengers
A sailboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel? sailboat PWC neither both
sailboat
According to Washington law, during what hours is it legal to operate a personal watercraft? 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. sunrise to sunset after dark 6 a.m. to noon
sunrise to sunset
Which action shows responsibility toward the aquatic environment? tossing used fishing line in the water tossing plastic six-pack holders in the water operating a powerboat in shallow water using phosphate-free products to clean a boat
using phosphate-free products to clean a boat
What is the best way to avoid being run over by your own PWC or motorboat? wear a USCG-approved life jacket use the PWC's self-circling feature swim away from the boat or PWC if you fall overboard wear an ignition safety switch lanyard
wear an ignition safety switch lanyard
What minimum distance must be maintained from a U.S. Navy boat? 100 yards 500 yards 2,000 yards 5,000 yards
100 yards
By law, what age children must wear a USCG-approved life jacket when underway on the open deck of a vessel less than 19 feet in length? 12 years old and younger 12 years old and older 7 years old and younger 7 years old and older
12 years old and younger
If convicted for boat operation under the influence (BUI), how long can you be imprisoned? 364 days 180 days 90 days 30 days
364 days
When a vessel is towing a skier, what are the legal requirements for observing that skier? A capable observer must be on board and report the skier's progress to the operator. A capable observer must watch from shore or a nearby vessel. A capable observer must be on board only if the skier is not wearing a life jacket. A capable observer must be on board only if the operator and/or skier are under the age of 18.
A capable observer must be on board and report the skier's progress to the operator.
What safety precaution should you take when hunting from a boat? Always remain seated while shooting. Have your dog stand on the bow for faster retrieval. Lower the anchor slowly from the side of the boat. Wear two layers of warm clothing over your PFD.
Always remain seated while shooting.
You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a green square daymark. What should you do? Slow down to no-wake speed. Keep the marker on your port (left) side. Wave a skier-down flag. Go around the marker on either side.
Keep the marker on your port (left) side.
How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC? Leave a little empty space in the tank. Fill the tank all the way up. Tip the PWC to top off the fuel tank. Overfill slightly to avoid any air pocket.
Leave a little empty space in the tank.
What should you do with your float plan for a weekend water outing? Mail it to your home address. Stow it with the boat's registration papers. Fax it to the nearest U.S. Coast Guard station. Leave it with a friend or relative.
Leave it with a friend or relative.
Which statement about life jackets is true? Life jackets do not float well in shallow water. Life jackets are difficult to put on in the water. Life jackets are easy to put on in the water. Children's life jackets should fit loosely.
Life jackets are difficult to put on in the water.
When moored to a dock, what should you do before casting off while you warm up the engine? Make sure everyone on board is wearing a life jacket. Use an oar or boat hook to keep the boat moving in the water. Shift into forward gear. Raise the engine out of the water.
Make sure everyone on board is wearing a life jacket.
What is the likelihood of drowning for paddlers in small boats (such as canoes, kayaks, and rafts)? (Compare paddlers to other boaters.) Paddlers never drown. Paddlers are less than half as likely to drown. Paddlers are more than twice as likely to drown. Paddlers are 22 times more likely to drown.
Paddlers are more than twice as likely to drown.
You are caught in severe weather while boating. What should you do? Throw all unnecessary gear overboard. Head for the closest low-head dam or rapids. Turn your navigation lights off to save the battery. Slow down but maintain headway and steering.
Slow down but maintain headway and steering.
What should you do after your boat runs aground and you determine that there are no leaks? Put the engine in reverse, and gun it. Shift the weight to the back of the boat, and rock it. Try to shove off with a paddle or boathook. Make a MAYDAY call with a megaphone.
Try to shove off with a paddle or boathook.
In addition to the required wearable PFD(s), what other equipment must you have on board if your vessel is 16 feet or longer? Red Cross-approved first-aid kit Type IV USCG-approved throwable PFD kitchen facilities flashing blue light
Type IV USCG-approved throwable PFD
What is the best way to check the buoyancy of your PFD? Wear it in an emergency and hope for the best. Check whether the PFD floats throughout a washing machine cycle. Squeeze the PFD against your body. Wear the PFD in shallow water or a swimming pool.
Wear the PFD in shallow water or a swimming pool.
Which symbol on a regulatory marker indicates hazards such as rocks or stumps? green square yellow crossed diamond aqua circle orange diamond
orange diamond
What type of fire can be put out safely with water? oil engine gasoline paper
paper
In addition to an all-round white light, what light(s) must power-driven vessels less than 65.6 feet (20 meters) long exhibit when underway between sunset and sunrise? blue or red flashing light red and green sidelights orange sternlight one lantern or flashlight shining a white light
red and green sidelights
What must be on board and available for inspection by enforcement officers whenever a vessel is operated? float plan Bill of Sale trailer license registration information
registration information
You see a white marker with red vertical stripes. What type of marker is this? polluted water marker safe water marker low bridge marker information marker
safe water marker
Two people are on a boat towing a skier. One person is the operator. What is the role of the second person?
watch the skier
A boat operator is involved in an accident in which a person is injured and requires hospitalization. How quickly must the operator file a boating accident report? within 48 minutes within 48 hours within 48 days before the vessel registration expires
within 48 hours
