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A comprehensive set of boating test questions and answers, covering essential topics like vessel parts, hull types, engine types, navigation rules, safety equipment, and environmental regulations. It serves as a valuable resource for individuals preparing for boating examinations or seeking to enhance their boating knowledge.
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The port side of a vessel is the ___ side. ✔✔Left
The stern of a vessel is the ___ of the vessel. ✔✔Rear
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ___.
a) moving and non-moving
b) displacement and planing
c) rough and smooth
d) narrow and wide ✔✔b) displacement and planing
Name three basic hull shapes. ✔✔I) Round Bottom
II) Flat Bottom
III) Vee Bottom
What are the four length classes of vessels? ✔✔I) Less than 16 feet
II) 16 to less than 26 feet
III) 26 to less than 40 feet
IV) 40 to less than 65 feet
List the four basic types of engines. ✔✔I) Outboard
II) Inboard
III) Stern Drive
IV) Jet Drive
Stern drive and inboard engines are ___.
a) marinized outboard engines
b) specially designed and built engines
c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
d) jet drive engines ✔✔c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ___. ✔✔Inboard Vessels
Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels.
A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is ___ out, ___ in, and ___ in reserve. ✔✔1/3 out, 1/3 in, and 1/3 in reserve
If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than ___ of the recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer. ✔✔90%
"Tongue weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that ___. ✔✔Presses down on the towing hitch
Two strong safety chains should be ___ to support the trailer's coupler in case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle. ✔✔Crisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer? ✔✔Well away from the boat ramp
Name three engine maintenance tips. ✔✔I) Keep well tuned
II) Check oil levels
III) Change oil
IV) Check batteries
V) Grease and lubricate
VI) Check for anything loose
If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the ___ first when leaving the dock. ✔✔Stern Line
The ___ is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course. ✔✔Give-way Vessel
The stand-on vessel must ___ unless ___. ✔✔Maintain its course of speed unless it becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action.
If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC head-on, you should keep to the ___. ✔✔Right
If you are overtaking another vessel, you are the stand-on vessel.
True / False ✔✔False
A good rule of thumb is that the anchor line should be at least ___ times the depth of the water. ✔✔7-
You should never anchor from the ___ of the vessel as that can make the vessel unstable. ✔✔Stern
To maintain steering control of a PWC, you must never allow the engine to ___ or ___. ✔✔Return to idle or shut off
The most common complaints boaters have against PWC operators are ___ and ___. ✔✔Wake jumping and riding too close
As a courtesy to other boaters and people on shore, PWC operators should ___ the operating area. ✔✔Vary
Name a safety device that shuts the engine off if the operator is thrown from the proper operating position. ✔✔Emergency Ignition Safety Switch
To avoid propeller strike accidents, make sure ___ when passengers are boarding or disembarking a boat. ✔✔The engine is shut off
The ___ is a number assigned and imprinted by the vessel manufacturer and is unique to your vessel. ✔✔Hull Identification Number
Allowing passengers to ride on the ___ or ___while underway is reckless operation. ✔✔Bow or gunwale
If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal limit, it is illegal to ___ a vessel. ✔✔Operate
In order for a PFD to be legal, it must be ___-approved, in ___ condition, and ___ accessible. ✔✔U.S. Coast Guard approved, in good and serviceable condition, and readily accessible
Name the five types of PFDs. ✔✔I) Offshore life Jacket
II) Near-shore Vest
III) Flotation aid
IV) Throwable device
A 16-foot canoe away from dock after dark must have on hand at least a ___ or ___. ✔✔Flashlight or lantern
Name two visual distress signals (VDSs) for use at night. ✔✔I) Red flares
II) Red meteors
III) Electric Light
Describe the appearance of a divers flag. ✔✔Red flag with white diagonal stripe
If an observer is on board when pulling a skier behind a vessel, the vessel should be rated to carry at least ___ people. ✔✔Three
Water-skier(s) may be towed at night with proper lighting.
True / False ✔✔False
It is illegal to discharge ___, ___, or ___ into federally controlled or state waters. ✔✔Waste, oil, or trash
You must report on any accident you are in if it results in ___, ___, or ___. ✔✔Death, serious injury, or significant property damage
In a typical boating fatality, life jackets are ___ but are not ___. ✔✔On the boat but are not being worn
Name three boating stressors that make you tire more rapidly when on the water. ✔✔I) Glare and heat of the sun
II) Motion
III) Noise and Vibration of the Engine
To prevent dehydration while on the water, you should drink some water at least ___. ✔✔Every 15-20 minutes
One-___ of the amount of alcohol that makes a person legally intoxicated on land can be enough to make someone equally intoxicated when on the water. ✔✔Third
___ is a major contributor to boating accidents and fatalities. ✔✔Alcohol
"E" - Escape
"L" - Lessening
"P" - Posture
Name four symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. ✔✔I) Irritated eyes
II) Headache
III) Nausea
IV) Weakness
V) Dizziness
Bleeding usually can be controlled by applying ___ to the wound. ✔✔Direct pressure
As the operator of a vessel, you are responsible for ensuring that your passengers understand ___ and ___. ✔✔Basic safety practices and laws
Before allowing anyone to operate your PWC, you should remind them that power is ___. ✔✔Required for steering control
To protect the environment, you should practice the three "Rs" - R___, R___, and R___. ✔✔Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
If you capsize in a canoe, kayak, or raft, you should stay on the ___ side of the craft. ✔✔Upstream
What are three river hazards that paddlers should avoid? ✔✔I) Low-head dams
II) Rapids
III) Strainers
When picking up a skier, always keep them in view and on the ___ side of the boat. ✔✔Operator's
In addition to a displayed diver-down flag, what indicates that a diver may be below the water's surface? ✔✔Bubbles
When passing under power lines and bridges, sailboat operators need to be aware of the ___. ✔✔Masthead clearance
