What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? correct answers passenger's body weight and chest size
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? correct answers Consult a nautical chart.
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face u...
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What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? correct answers
passenger's body weight and chest size
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? correct answers Consult a
nautical chart.
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? correct answers
Type I
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? correct answers mounted in an
accessible location
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? correct answers increases the
likelihood of accidents
What sound producing device(s) is required when boating on Texas waters in an 18-foot
powerboat? correct answers a whistle, horn, or other means to make an efficient signal
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? correct answers checking
the oil level before ever outing
What should you do before fueling your boat? correct answers Turn off the engine and close all
windows, ports, doors, and other openings.
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? correct answers Turn off the engine when
passengers are boarding.
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? correct answers Have
everyone wear an appropriate life jacket at all times.
What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing? correct answers where
to find the PFDs and visual distress signals
According to the Texas Water Safety Act, how far must you keep your vessel from a diving area
marked b diver-down flag? correct answers at least 50 feet
Which is true about operating a boat in Texas while intoxicated? correct answers By operating a
vessel on Texas waters, a boater has consented to alcohol testing if arrested by a law
enforcement officer.
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? correct answers You have
enough time to avoid a collision
, According to Texas boating law, which of these is considered legal operation? correct answers
operating at a speed that does not endanger others if no speed limit is posted
What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an
emergency? correct answers Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering? correct
answers exclusion or keep-out area, such as a dam
A recreational vessel is approaching a U.S. Naval vessel. At what distance from the U.S. Naval
vessel must the recreational vessel slow to minimum speed? correct answers 500 yards
What should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard? correct answers Keep centered in the
boat.
What is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident? correct
answers to provide assistance
Under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia? correct
answers when immersed in cold water
If your inboard/outboard boat runs aground, what action should you take in addition to shifting
the weight away from the point of impact? correct answers Stop the engine and lift the outdrive.
According to Texas law, what age person must be supervised by a person 18 years of age or
older on board the vessel in order to operate a personal watercraft? correct answers those less
than 13 years of age
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? correct answers Watch for
navigational hazards.
According to Texas law, during what hours is it illegal to operate a personal watercraft? correct
answers between sunset and sunrise
What should paddlers do to protect against capsizing their canoe or kayak? correct answers Keep
a low center of gravity and three points of contact.
According to Texas law, children under what age must wear a USCG-approved PFD (life jacket)
while underway on a vessel less than 26 feet long? correct answers those under 13 years of age
What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching head-on? correct
answers Both vessels should turn to starboard (right).
What could happen if you anchor a boat from the stern? correct answers It may cause the boat to
swamp.
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