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Under which condition is a person at greatest rick of developing hypothermia? - ANSWERSBeing immersed in cold water How will a boat perform if it is loaded beyond its capacity? - ANSWERSIt will be difficult to control A life jacket on your vessel should be sized for which person on board? - ANSWERSIt's intended wearer On a 15ft boat, which object is required to be on-board? - ANSWERSOne Coast Guard approved life jacket for each person When is it a good advice for adults to wear Coast Guard approved life jackets? - ANSWERSWhen in bad weather What should be done with a badly discolored Coast Guard approved life jacket with a torn strap? - ANSWERSDiscard and replace it When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area, why should you watch your wake? - ANSWERSIt may cause personal injury or damage. Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance program for a gasoline powered boat? - ANSWERSExamination of thru-hull fittings for sign of leakage or corrosion. Who has the primary responsibility for the safety of all persons aboard a recreational boat? - ANSWERSBoat operator In what part of the boat are gasoline fumes most likely to accumulate? - ANSWERSBilge How does alcohol use affect boat operators or passengers? - ANSWERSPhysical reactions become slower
Under the influence of alcohol, what happens to a persons reasoning ability? - ANSWERSIt becomes weaker How does drinking alcohol while boating effect other conditions related to being out on the water? - ANSWERSIncreases feeling of fatigue What should you do first if a passenger falls overboard while your boat is at anchor? - ANSWERSThrow a type IV Coast Guard approved life jacket to the passenger Which is the most important factor in determining a safe vessel speed on any given day? - ANSWERSTraffic Density According to the navigation rules, what factor should be considered in determining a safe speed? - ANSWERSThe state of visibilty when a power driven vessel is being overtaken by a sailboat, which is the stand-on vessel? - ANSWERSThe power driven vessel What immediate action should you take when operating a boat if you hear the fog signal of another boat you cannot see? - ANSWERSSlow to minimum speed What is the proper method for lowering an anchor? - ANSWERSFrom the bow What is the primary responsibility for a vessel operator assisting a boat in distress? - ANSWERSKeeping his/her vessel and him/herself out of danger Where should you aim a fire extinguishers stream when extinguishing a fire - ANSWERSAt the base of the fire and use a sweeping motion According to the US Coast Guard what are the leading causes of recreational boating fatalities? - ANSWERSCapsizing and falling overboard Which of the following poses the greatest risk of serious injury to a person in the water near a powerboat? - ANSWERSBeing struck by the moving proprller Which term is used to describe a vessel that touches the bottom and gets stuck? - ANSWERSGrounded While water-skiing, what is the preferred form of communication between the skier and the observer? - ANSWERSHand signals Who has the primary responsibility for preventing a PWC accident? - ANSWERSThe PWC operator Which is the most stable position for a canoe paddlers? - ANSWERSSitting
Which are Coast Guard approved visual distressed signals - ANSWERSRed meteor flares To stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species, when is the best time ti clean your boat? - ANSWERSWhen you get back home What is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm? - ANSWERSThreatening clouds such as thunderheads. What do a red, green and white light indicate when seen together at night? - ANSWERSIt is the stern side of another boat that you are overtaking What is the cause of most fatal boating accidents? - ANSWERSOperator error You man not exceed 5 miles per hour when operating within how many feet of a swimmer? - ANSWERS200 feet What is the main factor to consider when planning your vessel's approach to a dock where you intend to tie up? - ANSWERSStrength of the wind or current. What should you do if your boat capsizes? - ANSWERSStay with the boat and climb on top of it Which is the the best precaution against carbon monoxide poisoning? - ANSWERSKeep fresh air flowing though the vessel Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boater operator when boating in stormy weather? - ANSWERSMake sure all aboard are wearing life jackets. What is the main reason operators are involved with collisions with reefs/shoals or submerged hazards? - ANSWERSDid not check for local hazards prior to launch Under the Department of Homeland Security, what actions should boat operators take to ensure the safety of everyone on the nation's waterways? - ANSWERSReport suspicious activities to the proper authorities What is a boat operator required to do at all times while the boat is underway? - ANSWERSMaintain a proper lookout. When can a Navigation Rule be overlooked? - ANSWERSIf necessary to avoid immediate danger. Maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and hearing apple's to boats under what circumstances? - ANSWERSAll boats at all hours
According to the Navigation Rules, a risk of imminent collision exists in which situation?