Boat Ed Practice Exam Questions & Answers 100% Correct!!
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Boat Ed P
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Boat Ed P
What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water? - ANSWERTry to reboard your boat, even if it is swamped.
Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? - ANSWERsingle-hull boats less than 20 feet in length
What should you leave with a friend or relative before a l...
Boat Ed Practice Exam Questions &
Answers 100% Correct!!
What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water? - ANSWERTry to reboard your boat, even if
it is swamped.
Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? - ANSWERsingle-hull boats less
than 20 feet in length
What should you leave with a friend or relative before a long outing on the water? - ANSWERfloat
plan
What is the best way to check for gas fumes after fueling a PWC? - ANSWERsmell for fumes
What is good for cleaning your vessel and does not harm lakes or rivers? - ANSWERnon-phosphate
products
You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to load your equipment and gear?
- ANSWERwell away from the boat ramp and approach lane
When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat? -
ANSWERshift into reverse gear
When must navigation lights be displayed? - ANSWERFrom sunset to sunrise and when visibility is
restricted
A PWC is overtaking another vessel. Which vessel must give way? - ANSWERThe PWC
What should the operator of a stand-on vessel do when encountering a give-way vessel? -
ANSWERMaintain course and speed unless the give-way vessel does not take action.
, What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel? - ANSWERkeep a proper lookout for
other vessels at all times
Which operators are required to maintain a proper lookout? - ANSWERthose operating any type of
vessel
What is every vessel operator required to do? - ANSWERTake all necessary action to avoid a collision.
You are operating during a period of restricted visibility. What should you do? - ANSWEROperate with
caution and slow to "idle speed."
Which of these is a factor when determining the safe speed for a vessel? - ANSWERtraffic density
Which of these would be considered a safe speed? - ANSWERbeing able to stop within an
appropriate distance
How do most anchors hold a recreational boat in place? - ANSWERby digging into the bottom when
pulled horizontally
You are traveling upstream on a river at dusk. You see a buoy with the number 4 and a flashing red
light. What should you do? - ANSWERKeep the buoy on your starboard (right) side.
What color is a marker that indicates safe water on all sides? - ANSWERwhite with red vertical stripes
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - ANSWERTurn off the engine when passengers are
boarding
Where is the steering nozzle located on a PWC? - ANSWERat the back of the unit
What should a PWC operator do to minimize the risk of accident or injury? - ANSWERBe aware of all
traffic in the boating area.
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