Boating Test Study Guide
36. At what distance should you go minimum speed near a national security vessel?
500 yards
33. Who needs to be onboard a boat when someone's being towed behind you (besides the driver)?
A PERSON OBSERVING the towed person at all times.
12. What's the emergency equipment needed as far as sound?
A WHISTLE that's loud enough to be heard for at least HALF a mile.
26. What can a cop do if you get arrested?
A boater has CONSENTED TO ALCOHOL TESTING if arrested by a law enforcement officer.
25. What effect does alcohol have on land vs. water?
A much greater effect while boating
58. Where should you not anchor and why?
Anchoring in the STERN can cause the boat to SWAMP.
15. How should you approach a dock when returning?
Approach the dock INTO the wind or current, whichever is stronger.
46. At what age can you operate a PWC with a parent near you?
At least 14 years of age.
18. What should you do with your propeller when stopped to prevent accidents?
TURN OFF the engine when passenger are loading the boat.
3. What two things does the capacity plate list?
The maximum NUMBER of people and amount of WEIGHT the boat can carry SAFELY
27. Who's responsible in collisions?
The operators of BOTH VESSELS.
31. When a sailboat is in the powerboat's path, which vessel should overtake the other?
The sailboat is OVERTAKING the power-driven vessel.
7. Who's responsible for boat safety?
The vessel operator
39. What should the operator do when people are being pulled on board?
Turn off the engine
41. When should you report a boating accident?
When damage is more than $2,000.
42. When does hypothermia occur?
When immersed in cold water.
9. When should PFD's be replaced?
When they're slightly TORN/ ripped.
22. What are two responsibilities of the operator to show people?
Where to find PFD's and visual distress signals
28. What determines a safe driving speed?
You have enough TIME to avoid a collision.
38. What can prevent falling overboard?
Keep your body centered in the boat.
24. How far away must your boat be from stationary objects to go faster than slow-no-wake speed when you're towing someone?
100 feet
47. What are the times when you can't tow a person behind you?
Between 1 hour before sunrise and 1 hour after sunset.
50. What are the time restrictions for towing someone behind a PWC?
Between sunset and 8:00 AM.
56. What should you do when two power-driven vessels are going to collide head on?
Both should move to STARBOARD RIGHT.
14. What's one thing you should do before you go on a trip?
CHECK OIL level before each outing.
2. How should you judge the size of life jacket you're buying?
CHEST SIZE and BODY WEIGHT should fit snugly
4. What should you check if you're lost in the middle of a lake?
Check your nautical chart.
32. What should the vessel operator do to prevent chaos during emergencies?
Conduct an emergency drill with all the passengers
49. What distance away from a boat should another vessel be before jumping its wake?
Crossing 150 feet behind a vessel that is not another PWC.
13. When is the weather considered, "bad?"
DARK CLOUDS and shifting WINDS.
34. What do non-lateral markers signify?
EXCLUSION or keep out areas- dam.
57. When should navigational lights be displayed?
From sunset to sunrise or whenever visibility's limited.
20. How can you minimize drowning?
Have everyone wear a PFD at all times when boating.
8. Where should fire extinguishers be located?
In a readily accessible location
1. Where should your certificate number and validation decal be placed?
On both sides of the boat's bow.
10. What effect does alcohol have on accidents?
It INCREASES the likelihood of ACCIDENTS
23. What's good about the ignition safety switch?
It shuts off the engine when the operator's thrown overboard.
35. What are the dangers of carbon monoxide?
It's colorless, odorless, tasteless, and can be FATAL.
Maybe 52. How should you avoid capsizing in kayaks?
Keep a low center of gravity and at least 3 points of contact.
30. NUMBER 30
Letter D
45. What should you not do when steering a PWC?
Letting off the throttle control
37. What are your responsibilities when someone else is driving?
Make sure they know how to operate it safely and have the PROPER CERTIFICATE.
19. When is it okay to ride on a boat's gunwales?
NEVER
5. What're the age restrictions for driving a PWC with a boating certificate?
Operators must be over 14 years old and born after Dec. 31, 1978.
17. How should you launch your vessel?
Prepare to launch WELL AWAY from BOAT RAMP, so that you don't block ramp traffic.
40. What should witnesses of an accident do?
Provide assistance
59. What should you do with your speed when it's foggy?
Reduce speed to minimum needed to stay on course.
16. What should you do when fueling your vessel?
TURN OFF the engine and CLOSE all windows, ports, and other openings.
21. What should you do with nuisance species?
Remove the ZEBRA MUSSELS you see before leaving the body of water.
43. What should be done if the boat motor catches fire?
Shut off the fuel supply and try to put out the fire with the extinguisher.
44. What should you do if your boat gets run aground?
Stop the engine and raise the outdrive/motor.
29. What do red and green lateral markers signify?
They mark the edges of SAFE WATER AREAS.
51. Why should vessel operators keep a proper look out?
To avoid collisions
Maybe 50. What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water?
Try to reboard your boat even if it's swamped.
6. What's the best type of life jacket to be used for people who are unconscious?
Type 1
11. What's the emergency equipment needed as far as sight?
USCG approved visual distress signals (flares).
54. What age do kids have to wear PFD's?
Under 6 years of age
55. What condition determines the speed safe for your boat?
Visibility
I don't know. What should you do for a proper look out?
Watch for navigational hazards
Something with 3. What should fishermen or hunters always do on the water?
Wear a PFD at all times.