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What license is required to operate a JAV? - CORRECT ANSWER-A JAV operator
must be at least age 16 and hold a certificate of personal watercraft operation
(CPWO) issued by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
What does an orange and white buoy (regulatory marker) with a square symbol
mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-INFORMATION - provide information such as
places to find food, supplies, and repairs. They also give directions, distances, and
other non-regulatory information.
What does an orange and white buoy (regulatory marker) with a diamond symbol
mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-DANGER AREA - warn of dangers such as rocks,
shoals, construction, dams, or stumps. Always proceed with caution and keep a
safe distance.
- Never assume that every hazard will be marked by a buoy
,What does an orange and white buoy (regulatory marker) with a circle symbol
mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-CONTROLLED AREA - a controlled area such as a
no wake, idle speed, speed limit, or ski zone.
What does an orange and white buoy (regulatory marker) with a crossed diamond
symbol mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-EXCLUSION AREA - indicates areas off
limits to all vessels such as swimming areas, dams, and spillways.
What does a navigational aid with green colors, green lights, and odd numbers
indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-These mark the edge of the channel on your
port (left) side as you enter from the open sea or head upstream.
- Numbers will usually increase consecutively as you return from the open sea or
head up stream
What does a navigational aid with red colors, red lights, and even numbers
indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-These mark the edge of the channel on your
starboard (right) side as you enter from the open sea or head upstream.
- Numbers usually will increase consecutively as you return from the open sea or
head upstream
When must you sound fog signals? - CORRECT ANSWER-During periods of
restricted visibility, such as extreme fog.
, What must you do when you hear a fog signal? - CORRECT ANSWER-If you
hear the fog signal of a vessel you cannot see, slow to a minimum speed until you
are sure there is not a risk of collision.
What is the fog signal for a power boat? - CORRECT ANSWER-One prolonged
blast at intervals of not more than two minutes
What is the fog signal for a sail boat? - CORRECT ANSWER-One prolonged blast
plus two short blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes
What are the three basic rules of navigation? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Practice
good seamanship - take all necessary action to avoid collision, taking into account
weather, vessel traffic, and limits of other vessels.
2) Keep a proper lookout - using both sight and hearing, watch and listen for other
vessels, radio communications, navigational hazards, and others involved in water
activities.
3) Maintain a safe speed - safe speed is the speed that ensures you have ample
time to avoid collision and can stop within an appropriate distance. Safe speed
will vary depending on conditions such as wind, water conditions, navigational
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already A+
What license is required to operate a JAV? - CORRECT ANSWER-A JAV operator
must be at least age 16 and hold a certificate of personal watercraft operation
(CPWO) issued by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
What does an orange and white buoy (regulatory marker) with a square symbol
mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-INFORMATION - provide information such as
places to find food, supplies, and repairs. They also give directions, distances, and
other non-regulatory information.
What does an orange and white buoy (regulatory marker) with a diamond symbol
mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-DANGER AREA - warn of dangers such as rocks,
shoals, construction, dams, or stumps. Always proceed with caution and keep a
safe distance.
- Never assume that every hazard will be marked by a buoy
,What does an orange and white buoy (regulatory marker) with a circle symbol
mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-CONTROLLED AREA - a controlled area such as a
no wake, idle speed, speed limit, or ski zone.
What does an orange and white buoy (regulatory marker) with a crossed diamond
symbol mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-EXCLUSION AREA - indicates areas off
limits to all vessels such as swimming areas, dams, and spillways.
What does a navigational aid with green colors, green lights, and odd numbers
indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-These mark the edge of the channel on your
port (left) side as you enter from the open sea or head upstream.
- Numbers will usually increase consecutively as you return from the open sea or
head up stream
What does a navigational aid with red colors, red lights, and even numbers
indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-These mark the edge of the channel on your
starboard (right) side as you enter from the open sea or head upstream.
- Numbers usually will increase consecutively as you return from the open sea or
head upstream
When must you sound fog signals? - CORRECT ANSWER-During periods of
restricted visibility, such as extreme fog.
, What must you do when you hear a fog signal? - CORRECT ANSWER-If you
hear the fog signal of a vessel you cannot see, slow to a minimum speed until you
are sure there is not a risk of collision.
What is the fog signal for a power boat? - CORRECT ANSWER-One prolonged
blast at intervals of not more than two minutes
What is the fog signal for a sail boat? - CORRECT ANSWER-One prolonged blast
plus two short blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes
What are the three basic rules of navigation? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Practice
good seamanship - take all necessary action to avoid collision, taking into account
weather, vessel traffic, and limits of other vessels.
2) Keep a proper lookout - using both sight and hearing, watch and listen for other
vessels, radio communications, navigational hazards, and others involved in water
activities.
3) Maintain a safe speed - safe speed is the speed that ensures you have ample
time to avoid collision and can stop within an appropriate distance. Safe speed
will vary depending on conditions such as wind, water conditions, navigational
