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Why is it important to always be wearing a personal flotation device (PFD) when in or around the water?
- correct answer ✔✔C. A PFD takes some time to fit properly, especially in an emergency
Which of the following will most reduce the chances of fatalities while on or around the water? - correct
answer ✔✔B. Wearing a properly fitted life jacket at all times
Under which of the following conditions would an operator be required to replace a Personal Flotation
Device (PFD)? - correct answer ✔✔A. It is ripped or torn
What type of fire extinguisher must be carried onboard smaller motorized vessels, with installed fuel
tanks, that are less than 26 feet in length? - correct answer ✔✔A. B I
Where would the RED navigation light be located on the following powerboat? - correct answer ✔✔A.
Port (left) side
Which of the following marine distress signals would be most effective when operating after dark or
during restricted visibility? - correct answer ✔✔D. Flares
Which of the following are recommended sources of short-term and long-term forecast weather
information? - correct answer ✔✔C. Radio, TV or the Internet
Which of the following is the BEST method to check for local hazards, especially when boating in any new
or unfamiliar waterways? - correct answer ✔✔A. Consult marine charts or ask local boaters
With whom should a Float Plan be left? - correct answer ✔✔B. A responsible person on shore
, Which of the following options is recommended for the general maintenance of your boat? - correct
answer ✔✔B. Only using marine-approved parts
When launching your boat, when should you start and test the engine? - correct answer ✔✔B. In the
water with the winch line still attached
Why should a boat's gas tank never be completely filled? - correct answer ✔✔A. Gas needs room to
expand inside the tank
Which of the following should be performed as part of a pre-departure checklist? - correct answer ✔✔A.
Pack a flashlight and extra batteries in case of emergency
In accordance with Homeland Security measures, recreational boaters should do which of the following?
- correct answer ✔✔B. Remain at least 100 yards from US Naval vessels
Vessel operators should reduce speed when approaching which of the following? - correct answer ✔✔A.
Swimmers
Which of the following is an example of showing courtesy towards other boaters and property owners
on the water? - correct answer ✔✔C. Discuss safe operation with anyone who operates your boat
Boat operators are responsible for which of the following? - correct answer ✔✔A. Any damage caused
by their boat's wake
Because of the fatiguing effects of the sun, wind and motion of the boat, having one drink on the water
is like having how many on shore? - correct answer ✔✔B. 3
Drugs and alcohol have which of the following effects on boat operators? - correct answer ✔✔D.
Diminished coordination
Which of the following is a MYTH associated with drinking and boating? - correct answer ✔✔B. Drinking
alcohol while operating a boat is not a serious offense
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