Boating Test (60+ Questions) with
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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)
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Boating Test (60+ Questions) with
Certified Solutions
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.
True / False ✔✔False
An ___ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the
rear of the vessel. ✔✔Impeller
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? ✔✔I) Capacity in
pounds or number of people
II) Recommended maximum horsepower
List three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an extended
outing. ✔✔I) Vessel's description; give number, size, make, etc.
II) Number, names, and addresses of passengers
III) Trip plan
Name three things that you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel. ✔✔I) Keep the
nozzle in contact with the tank opening
II) Fill tank slowly and avoid spilling
III) Never fill to the brim
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
If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you should maintain course and
speed.
True / False ✔✔False
If you see only a green light while boating at night, you may be approaching a ___ and you must
___. ✔✔Sailing vessel and you must give way
___ are the "traffic signals" that guide boaters safely along their course. ✔✔Buoys and markers
The phrase "R___ R___ R___" reminds vessels of the correct course in the lateral system of U.S.
Aids to Navigation. ✔✔Red Right Returning
A green can buoy marks the edge of the channel on a boater's ___ side when entering from the
open sea or heading upstream. ✔✔Left
The regulatory marker indicates ___. ✔✔Danger
The regulatory marker indicates areas that are ___ to vessels. ✔✔Off-limits
A good rule of thumb is that the anchor line should be at least ___ times the depth of the water.
✔✔7-10
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
V) Special-use device
These Type ___ PFDs are ___ devices, and most states require at least one of these to be on
board vessels 16 feet in length or longer. ✔✔Type IV PFDs are throwable devices
PWC operations, no matter what age, must wear an approved ___ whenever underway.
✔✔Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
Fire extinguishers should be placed in an area that is ___ and not near the ___. ✔✔Accessible
and not near the engine
It is recommended that you wait at least ___ minutes after turning on your vessel's blower (if so
equipped) and before starting your engine. ✔✔Four
For an 18-foot-powerboat, required navigation lights include a red light on the ___, a green light
on the ___, and ___. ✔✔Red light on the port (left), a green light on the starboard (right), and a
white light
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
An easy way to remember priorities for rescuing someone who has fallen into the water is ___,
___, and ___! ✔✔Reach, Throw, Row and Go!
If you capsize, immediately swim to shore to ensure your safety.
True / False ✔✔False
What are four things you should do if a fire erupts on your boat while underway? ✔✔I) Stop the
vessel and put on a PFD
II) Keep fire downwind
III) Shut off fuel supply
IV) Aim extinguisher at base of flames
The condition called ___ occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it.
✔✔Hyptohermia
The primary danger that occurs immediately upon being immersed in cold water is ___.
✔✔Involuntary gasping, resulting in water inhalation and drowning
The position you should assume if trapped in cold water, "HELP," stands for: ✔✔"H" - Hear
"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
Hunters who use vessels to get their hunting spot should always wear their ___. ✔✔Life jackets
(PFDs)
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