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What does and Alfa flag look like?

Blue and white international flag

How do you avoid overloading your vessel?

Don't allow the load weight or number of passengers to exceed the maximum stated on the capacity plate

how long should the anchor line be?

at least 7 to ten times the depth of the water you are in

According to Rhode Island law, during what hours is it illegal to operate a personal watercraft?

between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise

According to Rhode Island law, during what hours is it illegal to tow a person behind a boat on water skis or other device?

between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise

What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching head-on?

both vessels should turn to starboard (right)

What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway?

consult a nautical chart

What is indicated by a white marker with an orange diamond and black lettering?

exclusion or keep-out area, such as a swim area

Which of these should you leave with a friend or relative before taking an extended outing on the water?

float plan for your trip

What does a falling barometer indicate?

foul weather approaching

When must navigation lights be displayed?

from sunset to sunrise AND during periods of restricted visibility

where should you never attach an anchor?

from the stern

What should you do if you are operating a power-driven vessel A and power-driven vessel B begins to cross on your starboard (right) side?

give way by slowing down and changing course

square marker...

gives directions and information

How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC?

leave a little empty space in the tank

According to Rhode Island law, children of what age are required to wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket while underway on an open vessel less than 65 feet in length?

those under 13 years of age

On Rhode Island waters, how far must a powerboat vessel stay away from a diver-down flag?

at least 50 feet

What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout?

watch for navigational hazards

In Rhode Island, how far must a PWC operating at more than "headway speed" stay from swimmers, divers, the shoreline, or moored vessels?

200 feet

According to Rhode Island law, what is the maximum speed allowed for "no wake speed"?

5 mph

PWCs must say how far away from diver down flags?

50 feet

how much chain should be attached to an anchor?

7-8 feet of chain

What should you do to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning while boating?

Never allow swimmers to enter an enclosed area under a swim or dive platform, even for one second

What marks a swimming area?

Orange crossed diamond

Boats less than 65 feet must have what lights?

Red and green sidelights visible from a distance of at least two miles away an all around white light visible from at least two miles

A life jacket must be readily accessible. What does this mean?

You can put it on without delay in an emergency

By operating a boat in Rhode Island while intoxicated...

a boater has consented to alcohol testing by a law enforcement official

Which marker indicated that there is diving activity in the area?

a rectangular red flag with a white diagonal stripe

What are the conditions that require operators or owners of vessels involved in a boating accident to report the accident immediately to the DEM or a local or state police?

accident results in death, disappearance, personal injury, and/or damage in excess of $2000

When should you turn on the power ventilation system to help eliminate vapors in the bilge?

after fueling and before starting the engine

What can you do to prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species from one waterway to another?

allow your boat to dry before its next use

According to Rhode Island law, who must be on board, in addition to the operator, if the vessel is towing a skier?

an observer at least 12 years old in a position to observe the skier

black with white vertical striped marker marks...

an obstruction to navigation

If you have a recreational vessel with installed toilet facilities, what other equipment must be on board?

an operable marine sanitation device

High and low tides occur when?

approx. twice a day at six hour intervals

On a PWC water it is being operated in should be at least how deep?

at least 30 inches

How long should you run your boat's power ventilation system in order to eliminate fuel vapors in the bilge

at least 4 minutes

What is the purpose of an inboard engine's ventilation system?

avoid explosions by removing flammable gases

At which part of a fire should you aim when using a fire extinguisher?

base

What part of a low-head dam poses the greatest hazard from a strong, recirculating current or boil?

base of the dam

green buoys on right when...

heading out

mushroom style anchor is used for...

holding power is weak, should not be used to anchor boats larger than a small canoe, rowboat, small sailboat, or inflatable boat

What is the cause of most boating accidents?

human error

Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?

in a readily accessible locatoion

A passenger on a PWC should never be seated where?

in front of the operator

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?

in good weather

Why should you avoid operating your PWC above "slow, no wake speed" near shore?

it helps prevent erosion

Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC?

letting off the throttle control

Where should you look for nautical charts?

local marinas

How do noise and vibration "stressors" affect you when operating a vessel?

make you tire more rapidly

crossed diamond marker...

marks closed areas

Circle marker...

marks controlled areas

plow style anchor is good for...

most boats

fluke style anchor is good for...

most boats, similar to plow style but more light weight

How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land?

much greater effect while boating

What type of waste products may be discharged into U.S- controlled waters?

none

What determines how many wearable PFDs are required on a vessel

number of persons on board

How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed?

on both sides of the forward half of the boat

Where should your passengers be while you are tied to the dock and fueling your vessel?

on the dock and away from the vessel

What is the legal operation of a PWC in Rhode Island?

operating at headway speed in a direct path to the operating area for PWCs

How should you pull someone out of the water and onto a small boat?

over the stern with the engine turned off

What does a diver down flag look like?

red flag with white diagonal stripe

what should be done when passing under a bridge?

reduce speed and proceed with caution

Red buoys on right side when...

returning from open ocean

Which PFD is designed to be thrown to someone in the water?

ring buoy

How do you treat a victim of cold water immersion or hypothermia?

seek medical help immediately

What should you do immediately if a boat motor catches on fire?

shut off the fuel supply

What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Rhode Island waters in an 18-foot powerboat?

some means of making an efficient sound signal capable of a FOUR-second blast

Which side of a vessel has a green light at night?

starboard (right) side

If your inboard/outboard boat runs aground, what action should you take in addition to shifting the weight away from the point of impact?

stop the engine and lift the outdrive

What is the most dangerous type of dam?

the low head dam

When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for avoiding a collision?

the operators of both vessels

Why should you never use a boat's engine to drive it onto a trailer (power load)?

the propeller's wash can erode sediment just beyond the ramp's surface

When are you NOT responsible for any damage or injury caused by the negligent operation of your vessel?

the vessel is being operated by someone who stole it

Alfa flag shows what?

the vessel is involved in diving activity

What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and markers?

to mark the edges of safe water areas

What should you do to reduce the risk of capsizing or swamping in rough water?

turn at controlled speeds

What should a motorboat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat from the water?

turn off the engine

What do the rating symbols on a fire extinguisher indicate?

type of fire it will extinguish and relative size of extinguisher

Where are the exhaust outlets located that could cause a swimmer to get a fatal dose of carbon monoxide?

under a swim platform

white with red vertical striped marker marks...

unobstructed water on all sides

When boating in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on board?

visual distress signals (VDS)

diamond marker...

warns of hazards and obstructions

Under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia?

when immersed in cold water

You are allowed to tie up to a mooring buoy with permission. What does a mooring buoy look like?

white with a blue horizontal band

When boating at night, what does a single white light on a vessel tell you?

you are overtaking another vessel or it is anchored


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