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Which one of the following is true about can buoys? |
They are cylindrical in shape |
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A yellow buoy may mark which of the following? |
A spoil area |
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What should be avoided when anchoring? |
Throwing the anchor as far away from the boat as possible and backing up |
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For most anchoring situations, which is the best type of anchor line? |
Three-strand twisted nylon |
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When is a lookout on a vessel required? |
At All Times |
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A mooring buoy is a white buoy with which color stripe |
Blue |
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By operating a boat in Virginia, you have consented to what kind of test if directed by a marine patrol officer? |
Sobriety |
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Which statement is true about red buoys under the Inland Rules? |
They should be passed on your starboard side when going upstream |
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According to the Navigation Rules, which of the following is true? |
Overtaking boats are give-way boats |
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What action should be taken when nearing a bend in a narrow channel? |
Stay to the starboard edge of the channel and signal one prolonged blast |
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A boat operating in a narrow channel is required to keep as close as is safe to what side? |
Side closest to starboard |
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On a recreational boat, the location of emergency equipment (life jackets, fire extinguishers, visual distress signals, radio, etc.) should be reviewed before departure with which persons? |
Everyone Aboard |
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What should a boater do with a float plan? |
Give it to a friend or relative ashore |
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In Virginia, boaters with blood alcohol content (BAC) over what percent are considered Operating Under the Influence (OUI)? |
0.08% |
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In Virginia, a person must be how old to legally operate a PWC? |
14 |
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What is the primary purpose of the Navigation Rules? |
To prevent collision and accidents |
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What does it mean if you are the stand on vessel in an overtaking situation? |
You are about to be passed and should maintain course and speed |
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Which of the following should you do when anchoring? |
Pick a reference point on shore to gauge if you are dragging |
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What information is most important when passing near a lighthouse? |
Water Depth |
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When returning from sea, a red navigational buoy should be passed in what manner? |
Always kept on the starboard side |
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Maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and hearing applies to boats under what circumstances? |
All boats at all hours |
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Regulatory and informational markers are easily identified through which features? |
White color with orange geometric shapes |
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In Virginia, when hailed by a marine patrol officer, what must you do? |
Stop and permit the officer to come alongside |
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In Virginia, what must you do when operating a boat or PWC within 50 feet of a dock, boat launch, or people in the water? |
Proceed at slow-no-wake speed |
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