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under WA law, what BUi is considered to be under the influence

.008

a person has a boater's education card. In WA, how old must the person be to legally operate a PWC

14

If you are involved in a boating accident, what is the FIRST thing you must do?

Stop and render aid to the other persons affected by the accident

what i the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway

consult a nautical chart

what is most likely to cause someone to fall overboard

standing up in a boat

what should you of before firing a shot from a small boat

stop the boat and turn off the motor. anchor or secure the boat.

a passenger on your boat falls overboard. What should you do while this person is being pulled back into the boat

stop the engine

how can propeller strike accidents be avoided

Turn off the engine when passengers are boarding

what should you do before letting someone else operate your PWC

explain how to steer and control the PWC

a boat capacity plate gives the maximum weight and or number of people the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are these conditions?

good weather

to minimize the risk of an accident, what should you do if your group plans to consume alcohol

have a non-drinker operate the vessel

what is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating?

have everyone wear an appropriate pFD at all times

a fire extinguisher is labeled 5-B. what type of fire will be put out

gasoline

Who is required to wear a USCG- approved personal flotation device

person riding on board a PWC

what is the best way to retrieve an anchor

pull the anchor straight up

you are preparing to tow an outward boat. What should you do to prevent damage to the engine while on the road

raise the engine and secure it

A powerboat is operating at night. Which color light must show on the port (left) side of this boat

red

you hear the fog signal of another vessel, and a risk of collision exists. What action must you take

reduce to idle speed and proceed with caution

you are towing a skier with a PWC and have an observer on board. How many people must the PWC be rated to carry

three people

Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout?

to avoid collisions

what is the main function of an engine cut-off switch

to shut off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard

which statement about PFDS is true

PFDs are difficult to put on in the water

what type of waste product may be discharged into U.S. waters

none

what three ingredients are required to ignite a fire

o2, fuel, heat

you are caught in severe weather while boating. Where should you seat your passengers

on the floor close to the centerline

what is most important when selecting a PFD for a passenger

size of the passenger

according to wa la, what hours is it legal to operat a personal watercraft

sunrise to sunset

what is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat

the other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator

two boats are operating near each other. Which is the boat that must maintain its course and speed

the stand on vessel

what type of PFD will turn most unconscious people face up in the water

type 1

what determines if a speed is safe for your boat

visibility conditions

you are operating a PWC. What will happen if you shut off the engine

you will keep going in the same direction with no steering control

who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating

operator

your boat runs aground at high speed. What should you do first

Make sure no is injured

what is good for cleaning your Vessel and doesn't harm lakes or rivers

Non-phosphate products

when is a written boating accident report required

an injured person must go to the hospital

which of these boating activities violates homeland security restriction

anchoring beneath a bridge or in a channel

who may depart from the navigation rules

anyone who needs to avoid a collision

When boating, you see a blue-and-white International Code Flag A (or Alfa flag). How far away should you stay from the displayed flag?

at least 200 feet

what should you do if you encounter a fishing boat while out in your vessel

avoid making a large wake

which of the following is a legal requirement for PFDS

be in good and serviceable conditions

which of these would be considered a safe speed?

being able to stop within an appropriate distance

Which of the following vessels must be registered to operate legally on Washington waters?

boat with a trolling motor

how do you assume the help position to reduce heat loss in cold water

bring knees to chest and arms to side

What is the safest way to float if your small craft capsizes

float on your back on the upstream side of the craft

you enter a harbor. you see a buoy with red and white vertical stripes. What should you do

go around the buoy on either side

What are you required to do when operating a recreation vessel in commercial shipping lanes

go to right of waterway

you are operating a recreation vessel less than 39.4 feet long on a federally controlled waters. Which of the following is a legal sound-producing device for this vessel

horn

what is the best way to approach a dock when there is a strong wind or current

into the wind or current

two people are on a boat towing a skier. One person is the operator, What is the role of the second person

watching the skier

If you carry passengers in your boat, you should have a safety discussion before departing, Which of these topics should be included in the discussion

what to do if someone falls overboard

You are getting ready for a short daytime outing on the water. What is the most important information to tell a responsible person

where you will be boating and when you plan to return.

how can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank

keep contact between tank and fuel spout

what is the best way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning while boating

keep fresh air flowing through the boat

you are traveling upstream on a river at dusk. You see a buoy with the number 5 and a flashing green light. What should you do?

keep the buoy on your port side

how does alcohol affect you when you are operating a boat

makes it more likely that you will have an accident

which of these should be part of a pre-departure checklist

making sure you have enough PFDS

To meet the requirement for the number of VDSs on Board, what must be true about pyrotechnics VDSs

must be unexpired

when a sailboat is approaching a powerboat, which one is the give way vessel?

powerboat

your boat capsizes and floats away. What should you do

securely fasten your PFD and wiat for help


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