Boat Ed Temporary Boaters UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Boat Ed Temporary Boaters UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat? - CORRECT
ANSWER- The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
Vessel operators involved in a reportable boating accident must report the acc...
Boat Ed Temporary Boaters UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat? - CORRECT
ANSWER- The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
Vessel operators involved in a reportable boating accident must report the accident by the
quickest means possible to: - CORRECT ANSWER- all the above
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 the conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER- good
weather
When you see a red flag or body with a white diagonal stripe ( divers down symbol), you
must: - CORRECT ANSWER- both A and C
Any person born on or after January 1,1988, who operates a vessel with a motor of 10
horsepower or greater must have the following: - CORRECT ANSWER- proof of approved
boater safety education
What is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an engine cut off switch? - CORRECT
ANSWER- to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
our boat capsizes but remains afloat , what should you do ? - CORRECT ANSWER- hang
onto to the boat or climb
When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, you see a mud trail in your wake where your
boat has churned up the bottom, if you see this trail you should: - CORRECT ANSWER- stop
your vessel and pole or walk it out the area
What three ingredients ignite a fire? - CORRECT ANSWER- heat,oxygen,fire
You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a red triangular daymark, why should you do?
- CORRECT ANSWER- keep the marker on your starboard (right side)
, Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area? - CORRECT
ANSWER- range crossed diamond
A powerboat is operating at night. Which of these lights must be shown ? - CORRECT
ANSWER- white masthead light
A motor boat and a pic are approaching head-on. What action must be taken? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Both vessels should turn to the starboard (right) .
What should the operator of a stand on vessel do when encountering a giveaway vessel? -
CORRECT ANSWER- maintain course and speed unless the give way vessel does not take
action
According to Florida law, what should be done with a badly discolored USCG-approved PFD
with a torn strap. - CORRECT ANSWER- discard and replace it
Where is the best place to put PFDs while you are out on your boat? - CORRECT ANSWER-
in an open bin near the passenger seats
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? - CORRECT ANSWER- operator
Which of the following is legal when operating a PWC? - CORRECT ANSWER- Attaching
the lanyard cut off switch to the operators PFD
Under Florida law, anyone riding on a PWC must wear what item? - CORRECT ANSWER-
USCG- approved non-inflatable PFD
Florida law prohibits anyone under the age of __ from operating a personal watercraft (pwc)
? - CORRECT ANSWER- 14
Which operation on a PWC requires more than idle speed ? - CORRECT ANSWER- steering
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