BOATERS LICENSE FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL
CORRECT
What is the purpose of a propeller guard? - Answer-Protects people in the water against
propeller strikes
What should you do if you see a distress signal but cannot offer assistance without
putting your vessel at risk? - Answer-Notify the nearest authorities who can assist
If an individual has been involved in a capsizing and they are too far from their boat,
they should improvise flotation with which of the following items? - Answer-Empty cooler
Of the following safe boating options, which is the best possible method to prevent
drowning from a fall overboard or a capsizing? - Answer-Wearing a lifejacket at all times
Which of the following is an action that can help survive a capsizing? - Answer-Try to
right the boat or get onto the capsized boat
Loss of consciousness most often occurs during which stage of cold water immersion? -
Answer-Longer-term immersion (Immersion hypothermia)
A fire on board a vessel can be extinguished by removing which of the following
elements? - Answer-Fuel (i.e. gasoline)
Which of the following events will most likely occur if an operator encounters marker
buoys indicating shallow water and thinks that they spot a sandbar up ahead? - Answer-
The vessel could run aground
Before operating a Personal Watercraft, where should the lanyard be attached? -
Answer-The operator's wrist or lifejacket
Since most personal watercraft (PWCs) do not have brakes, what must be done in order
to avoid an obstacle? - Answer-Apply throttle and quickly steer
Which of the following items is required on board a Personal Watercraft (PWC)? -
Answer-A B I fire extinguisher
, Which of the following is an accurate safe towing recommendation? - Answer-Seats
should be made available for the operator, an observer and the person being towed
Which of the following is a recommended safety precaution while fishing or hunting? -
Answer-Keep an eye out for other boaters and respect their space
Which of the following conditions were present in over 80% of paddling fatalities from
1995-2000? - Answer-The victims were not wearing a personal flotation device (PFD)
Federal Law mandates that the steering or helm area of a vessel less than 20 feet in
length must have which of the following? - Answer-Capacity plate
Which of the following is TRUE with regards to inflatable personal flotation devices
(PFD)? - Answer-They must be worn to meet legal requirements
Which of the following is a characteristic of a properly fitted personal flotation device
(PFD)? - Answer-It should be a relatively snug fit
In Nebraska, when operating a personal watercraft (PWC) within 30 yards or less of a
dock or pier, what must be done? - Answer-Operate at slow no-wake speed
In Nebraska, operators of personal watercraft (PWCs) equipped with an engine cutoff
must do which of the following? - Answer-Attach the lanyard to their person
In Nebraska, when approaching a stationary law enforcement vessel displaying its
blue/red lights what should be done? - Answer-Slow to no wake speed
In Nebraska, what sound signaling devices are required onboard a vessel that is more
than 26 feet in length? - Answer-A horn or whistle, and a bell
In Nebraska, all passengers on a personal watercraft (PWC) MUST do which of the
following? - Answer-Wear an approved lifejacket designed for the activity
Which of the following is the SAFEST use of a life jacket or PFD? - Answer-Worn at all
times when in or around the water
Which of the following will most reduce the chances of fatalities while on or around the
water? - Answer-Wearing a properly fitted life jacket at all times
Which of the following is the proper washing procedure for your Personal Flotation
Device (PFD)? - Answer-Mild soap and water
What type of fire extinguisher must be carried onboard smaller motorized vessels, with
installed fuel tanks, that are less than 26 feet in length? - Answer-B I
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL
CORRECT
What is the purpose of a propeller guard? - Answer-Protects people in the water against
propeller strikes
What should you do if you see a distress signal but cannot offer assistance without
putting your vessel at risk? - Answer-Notify the nearest authorities who can assist
If an individual has been involved in a capsizing and they are too far from their boat,
they should improvise flotation with which of the following items? - Answer-Empty cooler
Of the following safe boating options, which is the best possible method to prevent
drowning from a fall overboard or a capsizing? - Answer-Wearing a lifejacket at all times
Which of the following is an action that can help survive a capsizing? - Answer-Try to
right the boat or get onto the capsized boat
Loss of consciousness most often occurs during which stage of cold water immersion? -
Answer-Longer-term immersion (Immersion hypothermia)
A fire on board a vessel can be extinguished by removing which of the following
elements? - Answer-Fuel (i.e. gasoline)
Which of the following events will most likely occur if an operator encounters marker
buoys indicating shallow water and thinks that they spot a sandbar up ahead? - Answer-
The vessel could run aground
Before operating a Personal Watercraft, where should the lanyard be attached? -
Answer-The operator's wrist or lifejacket
Since most personal watercraft (PWCs) do not have brakes, what must be done in order
to avoid an obstacle? - Answer-Apply throttle and quickly steer
Which of the following items is required on board a Personal Watercraft (PWC)? -
Answer-A B I fire extinguisher
, Which of the following is an accurate safe towing recommendation? - Answer-Seats
should be made available for the operator, an observer and the person being towed
Which of the following is a recommended safety precaution while fishing or hunting? -
Answer-Keep an eye out for other boaters and respect their space
Which of the following conditions were present in over 80% of paddling fatalities from
1995-2000? - Answer-The victims were not wearing a personal flotation device (PFD)
Federal Law mandates that the steering or helm area of a vessel less than 20 feet in
length must have which of the following? - Answer-Capacity plate
Which of the following is TRUE with regards to inflatable personal flotation devices
(PFD)? - Answer-They must be worn to meet legal requirements
Which of the following is a characteristic of a properly fitted personal flotation device
(PFD)? - Answer-It should be a relatively snug fit
In Nebraska, when operating a personal watercraft (PWC) within 30 yards or less of a
dock or pier, what must be done? - Answer-Operate at slow no-wake speed
In Nebraska, operators of personal watercraft (PWCs) equipped with an engine cutoff
must do which of the following? - Answer-Attach the lanyard to their person
In Nebraska, when approaching a stationary law enforcement vessel displaying its
blue/red lights what should be done? - Answer-Slow to no wake speed
In Nebraska, what sound signaling devices are required onboard a vessel that is more
than 26 feet in length? - Answer-A horn or whistle, and a bell
In Nebraska, all passengers on a personal watercraft (PWC) MUST do which of the
following? - Answer-Wear an approved lifejacket designed for the activity
Which of the following is the SAFEST use of a life jacket or PFD? - Answer-Worn at all
times when in or around the water
Which of the following will most reduce the chances of fatalities while on or around the
water? - Answer-Wearing a properly fitted life jacket at all times
Which of the following is the proper washing procedure for your Personal Flotation
Device (PFD)? - Answer-Mild soap and water
What type of fire extinguisher must be carried onboard smaller motorized vessels, with
installed fuel tanks, that are less than 26 feet in length? - Answer-B I
