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What type of boat is most likely to have a planing hull? |
A Ski Boat |
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What must be done with the vessel’s registration paper? |
Keep it aboard the boat when in operation |
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Which of the following is a characteristic of an overloaded boat? |
Handles Poorly |
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What special care must you take with your hull identification number (HIN)? |
Be Careful not to remove or destory this number |
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Where onboard a boat are the gunwales located? |
At the top of the sides |
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What type of planning hull handles rough water the best? |
Deep V Hull |
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What is a characteristic of a catamaran hull? |
A Stable Ride |
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What is true of a No Discharge Zone or NDZ? |
Discharge of sewage is illegal |
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Which of the following vessels are exempt from being titled and registered in Virginia? |
Canoe and kayaks without an engine |
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In washington, where can you get a boat trailer registration? |
Department of license |
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On power-driven vessels, which of the following is true of navigation lights? |
Lights must be on during periods of restricted visibility |
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According to the Navigation Rules, a rapidly ringing bell every minute signals what? |
A boat at anchor in the fog |
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Which of the following is true of a carburetor backfire flame arrestor? |
Prevents explosions on inboard gasoline engines |
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What is the USCG-approved meaning of "serviceable condition" for PFDs? |
Straps and zippers work |
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USCG regulations require that a 14 foot powerboat carry which of the following items between sunset and sunrise? |
Navigations Lights |
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Which of the following items is/are required on a 12 foot inflatable dinghy? |
A PFD for everyone aboard |
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How often should the inflator on a Type V PFD be checked? |
Every time it is worn |
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Which type of fire extinguisher should be onboard a vessel with a permanently installed fuel tank? |
Type B |
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Every person aboard a personal watercraft is required to wear what in Virginia? |
A personal floatation device |
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When not below deck or in an enclosed cabin, children under what age must wear PFDs when boating in Virginia? |
13 |
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Trailer ratings are based on what? |
The total weight of the trailer and boat |
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When are lights required to be installed on a trailer? |
Lights are required on every trailer |
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Which of the following is considered a safe refueling practice? |
Closing all hatches and doors while refueling |
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What should you do if caught in severe storm conditions? |
Put on your life jacket if it’s not on already |
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Which of the following is a sign that the weather may change for the worse? |
A sudden drop in the temperature |
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Tide tables contain which of the following? |
The Height of the tide |
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What currents are a result of the movement of the sun and the moon? |
Tidal Currents |
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What test can be performed to detect a leak after fueling a gasoline-powered boat? |
Sniff Test |
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Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm? |
A Buildup of dark clouds |
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Where should non-essential passengers stand during the fueling process? |
Ashore |
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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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What should you always do when a person falls overboard? |
Have someone keep the victim in sight |
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Where should fire extinguishers be stored on a boat? |
Where they are readily available |
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When someone falls overboard, what action should the skipper take? |
Get flotation to the person and assign a spotter |
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What is a requirement for fire extinguishers on a boat? |
Must be Coast Guard Approved |
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What should you do if your boat capsizes? |
Stay with the boat |
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Which is the major cause of fatalities involving small boats? |
Falling overboard and drowning |
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What is the term for the depth of the water needed to float a boat clear of the bottom? |
Draft |
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Which of the following is a good technique when using a fire extinguisher? |
Direct the extinguisher at the base of the flames using a sweeping motion |
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Within how many days must you file a boating accident for an incident that results in property damage only and exceeds $2000? |
10 |
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In Virginia, what are boat operators required to do when involved in an accident? |
Give assistance to any person injured in the accident |
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What should you do if you suddenly find yourself in cold water? |
Put on a PFD and get into the HELP position |
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If grounded aboard a small powerboat, which is a method to help free yourself? |
Try to kedge your boat off the obstruction |
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Which of the following is a symptom of hypothermia? |
Uncontrolled breathing |
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If your inboard/outboard boat runs aground, what action should you take in addition to shifting the weight away from the point of impact? |
Stop the engine and lift the outdrive |
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Which one of the following is a Coast Guard requirement for fire extinguishers? |
Must be maintained in a fully charged usable condition |
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If you run your boat aground, what should you do first? |
Calmly assess the situation and get everyone to don PFDs |
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Class "B" fire extinguishers are best suited to fight what kind of fires? |
Liquids |
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Which "class" of fires consists of flammable liquids including stove alcohol, gasoline and diesel? |
Class B |
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The danger of hypothermia is greatest for a person in which situation? |
Immersed in cold water |
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You must submit a written accident report to the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries if damage to property exceeds how much? |
$2,000 |
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Why Must A personal Water Craft operator follow US Coast Guard Rules and Regulations? |
Because they are considered a Class A motor Vessel |
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When loading a small open boat, which of the following is important? |
do not exceed any of the recommended limits on the capacity plate |
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Which of the following is a recommended practice for PWC operation? |
Using courtesy and common sense at all times. |
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Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC? |
Letting off the throttle control |
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When capsized and floating on your back in a swift river current, how should you position your feet? |
Downstream |
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Which of the following is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning? |
Drowsiness and nausea |
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Deadly amounts of carbon monoxide can be released from which of the following? |
Inboard Gas engine exhaust |
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Which of the following is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning? |
Nausea |
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Which of the following is not considered a deadly consequence of teak surfing or platform dragging? |
Wood Splinter |
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When towed by a powerboat, waterskiing and other tow-sports must only take place during what hours in Virginia? |
Half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset |
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What does an automatic cut-off lanyard do when properly attached to a PWC operator? |
It stops the engine when the operator falls overboard. |
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What must be visible to law enforcement personnel while operating a PWC? |
Registration numbers |
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What is the leading cause of PWC accidents? |
Striking an object |
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The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft what kind of boat? |
Class "A" Inboard Boats |
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What hidden and potentially deadly danger exists when teak surfing or platform dragging? |
Carbon Monoxide can overcome participants |
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Carbon monoxide poisoning is sometimes mistakenly identified as what? |
Seasickness |
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Keep air flowing through the vessel |
Which is the best precaution against carbon monoxide poisoning? |
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downstream |
When separated from your boat in a swift river current, you should float on your back with your feet where? |
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Keep the buoy on your starboard side |
When returning to port from seaward and you see a red buoy, how should you respond? |
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Anchor from the bow, rather than the stern |
What should you do to aviod capsizing or swamping? |
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Stay with the boat |
What should you do if your boat capsizes? |
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Falling overboard and drowning |
What is the major cause of fatalities involving small boats? |
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Physical reactions become slower |
What is the effect of the use of alcohol by boat operators or passengers? |
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If necessary to avoid immediate danger |
When can a Navigation Rule be overlooked? |
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Before you leave the ramp area |
When is the best time to clean your boat in order to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species? |
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It may cause personal injury or damage |
When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area, why should you watch your wake? |
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It may never be dumped in inland waters |
Where may untreated human waste be dumped overboard while on inland waters? |
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Slow down and/or turn to starboard |
When a boat approaches from your right, what should you do? |
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All boats at all hours |
Maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and hearing applies to boats under what circumstances? |
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White color with orange geometric shapes |
Regulatory and informational markers are easily identified through which features? |
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Doing so would not endanger your own boat or passengers |
The duty to render assistance to another boat or boater involved in an accident only applies in what situation? |
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From the bow |
To follow the proper method for anchoring, where should you slowly lower the anchor? |
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White |
A 14-foot boat operating under oars after dark must show what color light to prevent a collision? |
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Starboard side |
A boat operating in a narrow channel is required to keep safely close to what side of the channel? |
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The state of visibility |
According to the Navigation Rules, what factor should be considered in determining a safe speed? |
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To take early and substantial action to keep well clear |
According to the Navigation Rules, what is the give-way vessel’s responsibility? |
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BE-5 What does a capacity plate indicate? |
safe load limit |
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BE-11 What special care must you take with your hull identification number (HIN)? Conceal it to prevent identification theft |
Be careful not to remove or destroy this number |
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BE-12 A planing hull has which of the following characteristics? It is designed to ride on top of the water |
It is designed to ride on top of the water |
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BE-13 What does a boat’s capacity plate indicate? |
The maximum number of persons and weight the boat should carry |
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BE-21 What does a marine pump out station do? Cleans contaminated fuel tanks |
Pumps out waste from holding tanks |
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BE-24 3 |
3 |
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BE-28 When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species? Before you leave home |
Before you leave the ramp area |
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BE-37 Most cruising sailboats and trawlers have what type of hull? |
Round Bottom Hull |
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BE-39 A cathedral hull allows a boat to do what? Get up on a plane quicker |
Get up on a plane quicker |
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BE-44 What is true of a No Discharge Zone or NDZ? Discharge of sewage is illegal |
Discharge of sewage is illegal |
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EQ-2 On power-driven vessels, which of the following is true of navigation lights? Lights must be turned on from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.Lights must be green on port and red on starboardLights must be white on the bow and red on the sternLights must be on during periods of restricted visibility |
must be on during periods of restricted visibility |
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EQ-4 What must you do if you see another vessel’s red and white lights off your starboard bow? Proceed at full speed |
Maneuver to avoid a collision |
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EQ-6 If you see a red, a green, and a white light on another boat, what does this tell you? A boat is approaching you head-on |
A boat is approaching you head-on |
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EQ-9 If another boat signals their intention to pass you from astern, what should you do? Return the signal with five short blasts if you agree with their intentions |
Answer with the same signal if in agreement and maintain course and speed |
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EQ-10 What do three short blasts of a horn indicate? |
A boat is using astern propulsion and is in the act of backing up |
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EQ-12 A boat less than 12 meters (39.4 feet) in length, must have which of the following aboard? |
Sound signaling device |
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EQ-32 Which is a characteristic of a Type III PFD? |
It will not turn most unconscious wearers face-up |
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EQ-33 When selecting a PFD, what should be the most important consideration? Size |
Size |
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EQ-36 When paddling a canoe at night, which piece of equipment should be carried to help avoid a collision? Flares |
Flashlight |
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EQ-41 If pyrotechnic visual distress signals are used, how many must be onboard? 7 |
3 |
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TP-1 The tongue weight of a trailer should be what percent of the Gross Trailer Weight Rating (GTWR)? 5 to 15% |
5 to 15% |
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TP-2 Trailer ratings are based on what? |
The total weight of the trailer and boat |
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TP-14 Which of the following is a sign that the weather may change for the worse? Clouds moving from east to west |
A sudden drop in the temperature |
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TP-19 Which of the following is recommended maintenance for an inboard boat? Life jackets should be securely stored in the forward v-berth compartment |
Deteriorated engine and hull zincs should be replaced if corroded |
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TP-23 Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in stormy weather? Close all the hatches |
Make sure all aboard are wearing USCG-approved PFDs |
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TP-25 Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm? |
A buildup of dark clouds |
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TP-29 What is the vertical movement of the surface of a body of water called? |
Tide |
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TP-37 Who should you call first if you have an oil or fuel spill? |
U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center |
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TP-38 By law, what must you do if oil or fuel spills into the water? |
Report it to the U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center |
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SB-17 Which of the following must you do when anchoring at night? |
Display an all-around white light |
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SB-20 Which of the following is recommended when docking your boat? Use lines and cleats to help maneuver your boat |
Use lines and cleats to help maneuver your boat |
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SB-23 Which of the following is true about the use of alcohol while boating? It is against the law to operate a vessel while intoxicated |
It is against the law to operate a vessel while intoxicated |
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When approaching a mooring buoy, which of the following should you do? Approach slowly, so as not to run over the mooring line or buoy |
Approach slowly, so as not to run over the mooring line or buoy |
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SB-30 When is a lookout on a vessel required? At all times |
At all times |
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SB-34 When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area, why should you watch your wake? It may be used to estimate boat speed |
It may cause personal injury or damage |
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SB-50 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 |
Everyone aboard |
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SB-51 Under the Navigation Rules, in which situation is it OK to break the rules? When you are fishing and can’t maneuver well |
When absolutely necessary to avoid a collision |
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SB-54 A float plan should contain what information? A pre-departure checklist |
A date and time to contact the authorities |
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P-2 What is the safest thing to do for someone suspected of having hypothermia? Give them a warm alcoholic beverage |
Get immediate medical attention |
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EP-3 What should you do if your small open boat capsizes? Elect someone to swim to shore for help |
Stay with the boat and signal for help |
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EP-17 What is hypothermia? A small but devastating aquatic nuisance species that can choke out natural plant life |
A serious condition that requires medical attention as a result of cold water immersion |
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EP-37 What type of Boating Emergency causes the most fatalities? Collision |
Capsizing |
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EP-38 When performing a self rescue, when should you swim to shore? When you first hit the water |
As the last resort |
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BA-2 What does a slashing hand motion over the neck mean by a waterskiing participant? Lengthen the ski rope |
Cut the motor or stop |
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BA-7 Other than a PFD, what two things must be aboard every personal watercraft? An oar and reserve fuel tank |
Fire extinguisher and emergency signaling devices |
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BA-10 When arriving at a navigation lock, what is the order of priority? Commercial vessels, fishing vessels, military craft then pleasure craft |
Military craft, commercial vessels, fishing vessels then pleasure craft |
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BA-11 When passing through a lock, which light means "approach the lock under full control?" Red |
Amber |
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BA-13 What do courteous PWC operators always do? Wear a Type IV PFD |
Control speed, noise and wake |
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BA-17 Why are low head dams dangerous to small boats and paddle craft? The roar of the water can confuse boat operators |
Backwash can pin you and your boat indefinitely |
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3 things found on boat capacity plate |
-Maximum HP -max persons(lbs) -max weight capacity(persons motor&gear)lbs -HP motor with and without remote steering |
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Bow- |
front of the boat right side of the boat back of the boat left side of the boat steering mechanism of the boat flat area along the stern upper edge of the sides of the boat |
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Planing hulls are designed |
True |
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Your state registration numbers and |
True |
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List four things that are generally true |
-must be block letters -at least 3 inch-high block letters -# must contrast background and easy to see -#’s and letters seperated by spaces or hyphens |
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Boats manufactured after 1972 will most |
True |
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Flat bottom hull- |
jon boats have this bottom usually have keels for stability good for cutting through rough water air pocket produces lift sometimes known as a catamaran |
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Boats that are federally documented |
US coast guard a structural portion of the hull |
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In my State of _______________________ |
… |
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The Hull Identification Number (HIN) must |
true |
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After reading the section on garbage |
eyesore sickens and kills marine animals hurts economies because of tourism marine debris |
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Boats 26′ in length or longer |
plastic, rags, glass, food, metal |
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Almost every area of the country has a |
true |
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Type I |
-A powerful unit that treats sewage, usually on boats over 65′ -Treats sewage to reduce bacteria for discharge, with restrictions -Usually connected to a holding tank for pump-out at a proper facility -A fully self contained unit that must be taken ashore and emptied |
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Explain the purpose of having a "Y" valve |
can either put waste to a holding tank or directly out of the boat(type 1 and 2 must have) |
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Name at least one aquatic nuisance species |
-zebra mussels -hydrilla -giant salvinia |
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List five places where aquatic nuisance |
-anchor -live well -ski lines -axle/hubs -rollers -lights -lower unit |
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Which of the following is true in regard to a |
all true |
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A U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket is the single most important piece of safety |
True |
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The best kind of life jacket is the one that you |
will wear |
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In my State of _______________________, children under the age of ______________are |
… |
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Type I |
Will turn most unconscious wearers face up Will turn some unconscious wearers face up Not designed to turn an unconscious person face up Also known as a throwable device and not to be worn Also known as a special use wearable device |
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An inflatable life jacket must be worn to meet federal carriage ____________________ |
requirements upright |
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On a typical recreational boat, the red light |
Port Starboard stern |
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Navigation lights are required to be displayed from ______________ to ______________ |
sunrise sunset visibility light color boat light |
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If you are maneuvering around other vessels what do the following sound signals indicate? |
you are altering course to port you are altering your course to starboard you are backing up with stern propulsion means danger and you should get out of my way |
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If you see a steady white light it is most |
away toward |
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List some of the main uses of a very high |
-distress calling and safety -hailing for on-water assistance such as a tow vessel -contacting marinas for info and services -navigating through locks and drawbridges -receiving NOAA Weather broadcasts -communicating with commercial and recreational vessels |
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Rank the following VHF radio calls in order |
mayday-distress signal. most urgent response pan-pan- signal urgent info like man overboard or boat is drifting towards a hazard securite- safety signal, used to transmit info about safety navigation |
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