CA Boating Course (120 Questions)
Mock Exam *Q&A* (100% Correct)
2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
What happens when a boat exceeds its recommended weight limit?
Who should a life jacket on a vessel be properly sized for?
It becomes harder to control
It's intended wearer
What should be...
CA Boating Course (120 Questions)
Mock Exam *Q&A* (100% Correct)
2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
What happens when a boat exceeds its recommended weight limit? It becomes harder to control
Who should a life jacket on a vessel be properly sized for? It's intended wearer
What should be done with a life jacket that shows severe discoloration and has a torn strap?
Discard and replace it
What is the most common early warning sign of an approaching thunderstorm? Dark, threatening
thunderhead clouds
What effect does placing too much weight on a tow vehicle hitch have? It causes the front end of
the vehicle to lift and makes it hard to control
What should be the first action if a passenger falls overboard while the boat is at anchor? Throw
them a type IV Coast Guard-approved life jacket
What is the primary cause of fatal boating accidents? Operator error
When is the best time to clean your boat to prevent spreading invasive species? Before leaving
the ramp area
What essential safety item must be present on a 15-foot boat? One Coast Guard approved
lifejacket for each person
What action should boaters take to enhance safety on the nation's waterways, according to the
Department of Homeland Security? Report suspicious activities to authorities
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, Where do gasoline fumes most often accumulate in a boat? In the bilge area
What is required of a boat operator while the boat is underway? Maintaining a proper lookout at
all times
When can a navigation rule be disregarded? When avoiding immediate danger
What should be checked regularly on gasoline-powered boats as part of routine maintenance?
Examine thru-hull fittings for leaks or signs of corrosion
What happens to reasoning ability when under the influence of alcohol on a boat? It becomes
impaired
How does alcohol affect boat operators and passengers? It slows physical reactions
What happens when a red, green, and white light are seen together at night? It is the bow of
another vessel heading directly toward you
What is the most common cause of collisions with submerged hazards or reefs? Failure to check
for local hazards before launching
What should adults do when boating in stormy weather? Ensure everyone aboard is wearing life
jackets
What action should be taken first when boating in stormy weather? Make sure everyone aboard is
wearing life jackets
What is the biggest risk associated with activities like teak surfing or platform dragging? Inhalation
of deadly carbon monoxide fumes
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