BoatUSFoundation Washington Chapter 1-6 questions
Side closest to starboard
A boat operating in a narrow channel is required to keep as close as is safe to what side?
Blue
A mooring buoy is a white buoy with which color stripe
A spoil area
A yellow buoy may mark which of the following?
A boat at anchor in the fog
According to the Navigation Rules, a rapidly ringing bell every minute signals what?
Overtaking boats are give-way boats
According to the Navigation Rules, which of the following is true?
Sobriety
By operating a boat in Virginia, you have consented to what kind of test if directed by a marine patrol officer?
Seasickness
Carbon monoxide poisoning is sometimes mistakenly identified as what?
Liquids
Class "B" fire extinguishers are best suited to fight what kind of fires?
Inboard Gas engine exhaust
Deadly amounts of carbon monoxide can be released from which of the following?
A personal floatation device
Every person aboard a personal watercraft is required to wear what in Virginia?
Three-strand twisted nylon
For most anchoring situations, which is the best type of anchor line?
Every time it is worn
How often should the inflator on a Type V PFD be checked?
Try to kedge your boat off the obstruction
If grounded aboard a small powerboat, which is a method to help free yourself?
Calmly assess the situation and get everyone to don PFDs
If you run your boat aground, what should you do first?
Stop the engine and lift the outdrive
If your inboard/outboard boat runs aground, what action should you take in addition to shifting the weight away from the point of impact?
14
In Virginia, a person must be how old to legally operate a PWC?
0.08%
In Virginia, boaters with blood alcohol content (BAC) over what percent are considered Operating Under the Influence (OUI)?
Give assistance to any person injured in the accident
In Virginia, what are boat operators required to do when involved in an accident?
Proceed at slow-no-wake speed
In Virginia, what must you do when operating a boat or PWC within 50 feet of a dock, boat launch, or people in the water?
Stop and permit the officer to come alongside
In Virginia, when hailed by a marine patrol officer, what must you do?
Department of license
In washington, where can you get a boat trailer registration?
All boats at all hours
Maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and hearing applies to boats under what circumstances?
Everyone Aboard
On a recreational boat, the location of emergency equipment (life jackets, fire extinguishers, visual distress signals, radio, etc.) should be reviewed before departure with which persons?
Lights must be on during periods of restricted visibility
On power-driven vessels, which of the following is true of navigation lights?
White color with orange geometric shapes
Regulatory and informational markers are easily identified through which features?
Class "A" Inboard Boats
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft what kind of boat?
Immersed in cold water
The danger of hypothermia is greatest for a person in which situation?
The Height of the tide
Tide tables contain which of the following?
The total weight of the trailer and boat
Trailer ratings are based on what?
Navigations Lights
USCG regulations require that a 14 foot powerboat carry which of the following items between sunset and sunrise?
Stay to the starboard edge of the channel and signal one prolonged blast
What action should be taken when nearing a bend in a narrow channel?
Tidal Currents
What currents are a result of the movement of the sun and the moon?
It stops the engine when the operator falls overboard.
What does an automatic cut-off lanyard do when properly attached to a PWC operator?
You are about to be passed and should maintain course and speed
What does it mean if you are the stand on vessel in an overtaking situation?
Carbon Monoxide can overcome participants
What hidden and potentially deadly danger exists when teak surfing or platform dragging?
Water Depth
What information is most important when passing near a lighthouse?
A Stable Ride
What is a characteristic of a catamaran hull?
Must be Coast Guard Approved
What is a requirement for fire extinguishers on a boat?
Straps and zippers work
What is the USCG-approved meaning of "serviceable condition" for PFDs?
Striking an object
What is the leading cause of PWC accidents?
To prevent collision and accidents
What is the primary purpose of the Navigation Rules?
Draft
What is the term for the depth of the water needed to float a boat clear of the bottom?
Discharge of sewage is illegal
What is true of a No Discharge Zone or NDZ?
Keep it aboard the boat when in operation
What must be done with the vessel's registration paper?
Registration numbers
What must be visible to law enforcement personnel while operating a PWC?
Give it to a friend or relative ashore
What should a boater do with a float plan?
Throwing the anchor as far away from the boat as possible and backing up
What should be avoided when anchoring?
Have someone keep the victim in sight
What should you always do when a person falls overboard?
Put on your life jacket if it's not on already
What should you do if caught in severe storm conditions?
Put on a PFD and get into the HELP position
What should you do if you suddenly find yourself in cold water?
Stay with the boat
What should you do if your boat capsizes?
Be Careful not to remove or destory this number
What special care must you take with your hull identification number (HIN)?
Sniff Test
What test can be performed to detect a leak after fueling a gasoline-powered boat?
A Ski Boat
What type of boat is most likely to have a planing hull?
Deep V Hull
What type of planning hull handles rough water the best?
Lights are required on every trailer
When are lights required to be installed on a trailer?
Downstream
When capsized and floating on your back in a swift river current, how should you position your feet?
At All Times
When is a lookout on a vessel required?
do not exceed any of the recommended limits on the capacity plate
When loading a small open boat, which of the following is important?
13
When not below deck or in an enclosed cabin, children under what age must wear PFDs when boating in Virginia?
Always kept on the starboard side
When returning from sea, a red navigational buoy should be passed in what manner?
Get flotation to the person and assign a spotter
When someone falls overboard, what action should the skipper take?
Half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset
When towed by a powerboat, waterskiing and other tow-sports must only take place during what hours in Virginia?
At the top of the sides
Where onboard a boat are the gunwales located?
Where they are readily available
Where should fire extinguishers be stored on a boat?
Ashore
Where should non-essential passengers stand during the fueling process?
Class B
Which "class" of fires consists of flammable liquids including stove alcohol, gasoline and diesel?
Letting off the throttle control
Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC?
A Buildup of dark clouds
Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm?
Falling overboard and drowning
Which is the major cause of fatalities involving small boats?
Handles Poorly
Which of the following is a characteristic of an overloaded boat?
Direct the extinguisher at the base of the flames using a sweeping motion
Which of the following is a good technique when using a fire extinguisher?
Using courtesy and common sense at all times.
Which of the following is a recommended practice for PWC operation?
A sudden drop in the temperature
Which of the following is a sign that the weather may change for the worse?
Drowsiness and nausea
Which of the following is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Nausea
Which of the following is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Uncontrolled breathing
Which of the following is a symptom of hypothermia?
Closing all hatches and doors while refueling
Which of the following is considered a safe refueling practice?
Wood Splinter
Which of the following is not considered a deadly consequence of teak surfing or platform dragging?
Prevents explosions on inboard gasoline engines
Which of the following is true of a carburetor backfire flame arrestor?
A PFD for everyone aboard
Which of the following items is/are required on a 12 foot inflatable dinghy?
Pick a reference point on shore to gauge if you are dragging
Which of the following should you do when anchoring?
Canoe and kayaks without an engine
Which of the following vessels are exempt from being titled and registered in Virginia?
Must be maintained in a fully charged usable condition
Which one of the following is a Coast Guard requirement for fire extinguishers?
They are cylindrical in shape
Which one of the following is true about can buoys?
They should be passed on your starboard side when going upstream
Which statement is true about red buoys under the Inland Rules?
Type B
Which type of fire extinguisher should be onboard a vessel with a permanently installed fuel tank?
Because they are considered a Class A motor Vessel
Why Must A personal Water Craft operator follow US Coast Guard Rules and Regulations?
10
Within how many days must you file a boating accident for an incident that results in property damage only and exceeds $2000?
$2,000
You must submit a written accident report to the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries if damage to property exceeds how much?
