Test
When fueling your boat, when should you one the doors, windows, and hatches on the boat?
After fueling
What should you do if caught out in a storm in a small open boat?
Anchor your boat from the storm and ride it out
Which of the following poses the greatest risk of injury to a person in the water near an 18foot boat?
Being struck by a moving propeller
Who has the primary responsibility or the safety of all persons aboard a recreational boat?
Boat operator
Where should you tie off the anchor line on a boat?
Bow
How do you select the right PFD for a person?
By the persons body weight and/or chest size
What should you do if your boat capsizes and remains floating upside down?
Climb onto the bottom of the overturned boat to stay visible and conserve energy
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway?
Consult a nautical chart
What should you include on your float plan?
Destination and expected time of return
Carbon monoxide is caused by leaks in what system on a boat?
Engine exhaust system
Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance program for a gasoline-powered boat?
Examination of thru-hull fittings for signs of leakage or corrosion
What does a white buoy with orange bands and a crossed orange diamond mean to pwcs?
Exclusion area (everyone keep out)
From which direction must a white light on a boat anchored at night be visible?
From all around
The capacity plate indicates the maximum weight and/or maximum number of persons a vessel may carry safely under what conditions?
Good weather
How does drinking alcohol while boating affect other conditions related to being out on the water?
Increases feelings of fatigue
What is meant by the statement that a PFD must be readily accessible?
It must be easy to reach in an emergency
Which is a characteristic of a wearable (typeIII) PFD?
It will not turn most unconscious wearers face up
What is a boat operator required to do at all times while the boat is underway?
Maintain a proper lookout.
How does alcohol affect a boat operator on the water compared to a person on shore?
Much greater effect when out boating
Into which Tennessee waters is it legal to discharge untreated human waste?
None
On which type of vessel must everyone on board wear a properly titled US coast Guard approved PFD?
Personal watercraft
How does alcohol use affect boat operators or passengers?
Physical reactions become slower
What color is a triangular shaped day mark?
Red
What color navigation light should a motorboat operating at night show on her port (left) bow?
Red
What is the USCG-approved meaning of "serviceable condition" for PFDs? A.) proper size and fit B.) must be within easy reach C.) straps and zippers work D.) the ability to turn a person face up
Straps and zippers work
When one boat is overtaking another, which is the stand on vessel?
The boat being overtaken
When two recreational vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for maintaining a proper lookout, using human sight and hearing?
The operators of both vessels
Who is responsible for preventing collisions between two vessels?
The operators of both vessels
Why should boaters slow down while passing recreational fishing boats?
The wake may cause injury or damage
At night if you see a red and a white light on another boat, what does it mean?
There is a powerboat approaching on your right
What is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident?
To provide assistance
Which is the most important factor to determine a safe vessel speed?
Traffic density
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on a gasoline fire? A.) Type D B.) Type A C.) Type C D.) Type B
Type B
When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on board? A.) emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) B.) US coast guard approved visual distress signals C.)blue and white international code flag A (or Alfa flag ) D.) compass and map
U.S. Coast Guard -approved visual distress signals
What color is a mooring buoy?
White with blue horizontal band
How do you know you are operating your vessel at a safe speed?
You are not overtaking any other vessels
How should a trailers safety chains be attached to the towing vehicle?
crisscrossed under the trailer coupler
On a recreational boat, the location of emergency equipment such as life jackets, fire extinguishers, visual distress signals and the radio should be reviewed before departure with which persons?
everyone aboard
Why should you avoid operating your motorboat or PWC in a shallow water faster than idle speed?
prop wash can damage fragile marine plants
