Tennessee Boating License Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest 2026 Update
Q: additional security is needed, a half hitch can be tied at the end.
Answer:
Cleating Hitch: Used to attach a line to a cleat on a dock, is formed by wrapping the
line
around the base of the cleat, then forming one or more figure eights around the cleat.
The knot
is secured with a half hitch.
Clove Hitch: is handy for temporary fastening, such as when tying up to a piling. It's
particularly useful because-with experience-it can be tied with only one hand. For
extra
fastening power or for longer periods of time, add two half hitches after tying
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches: Handy for tying down a bulky load or tying a
boat to a
mooring post, is versatile. It is a secure knot that does not jam and is easy to undo.
Three Major Responsibilities of a Boater Practice good seamanship.
Keep a proper lookout.
Maintain a safe speed.
Vessel: Every kind of watercraft capable of being used as a means of transportation
on
water, including seaplanes
, Q: Power-driven vessel: Any vessel propelled by machinery, including a sailboat
using an engine
Answer:
Sailing vessel Any vessel under sail and with no engine in use
Vessel engaged in fishing: Any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls, or other fishing
equipment that restricts maneuverability; however, this does not include a vessel
fishing with
trolling lines or other fishing equipment that does not restrict maneuverability
Underway: Not anchored, tied to shore, or aground
Risk of collision: Any situation when an approaching vessel continues on a collision
course
(the bearing of the approaching vessel does not change), or anytime you are
approaching a very
large vessel
give-way vessel The vessel that is required to take early and substantial action to
keep well
away from other vessels by stopping, slowing down or changing course
stand-on vessel The vessel that must maintain its course and speed unless it becomes
apparent that the give-way boat is not taking appropriate action; if you must take
action, do
not turn toward the give-way boat or cross in front of it
Meeting Head-On Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel. Both vessels should turn to
starboard (the right).
Paths That Cross The vessel on the operator's port (left) is the give-way vessel. The
vessel on
the operator's starboard (right) is the stand-on vessel.
Overtaking: The vessel that is overtaking another vessel is the give-way vessel. The
vessel
being overtaken is the stand-on vessel.
Solutions | Latest 2026 Update
Q: additional security is needed, a half hitch can be tied at the end.
Answer:
Cleating Hitch: Used to attach a line to a cleat on a dock, is formed by wrapping the
line
around the base of the cleat, then forming one or more figure eights around the cleat.
The knot
is secured with a half hitch.
Clove Hitch: is handy for temporary fastening, such as when tying up to a piling. It's
particularly useful because-with experience-it can be tied with only one hand. For
extra
fastening power or for longer periods of time, add two half hitches after tying
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches: Handy for tying down a bulky load or tying a
boat to a
mooring post, is versatile. It is a secure knot that does not jam and is easy to undo.
Three Major Responsibilities of a Boater Practice good seamanship.
Keep a proper lookout.
Maintain a safe speed.
Vessel: Every kind of watercraft capable of being used as a means of transportation
on
water, including seaplanes
, Q: Power-driven vessel: Any vessel propelled by machinery, including a sailboat
using an engine
Answer:
Sailing vessel Any vessel under sail and with no engine in use
Vessel engaged in fishing: Any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls, or other fishing
equipment that restricts maneuverability; however, this does not include a vessel
fishing with
trolling lines or other fishing equipment that does not restrict maneuverability
Underway: Not anchored, tied to shore, or aground
Risk of collision: Any situation when an approaching vessel continues on a collision
course
(the bearing of the approaching vessel does not change), or anytime you are
approaching a very
large vessel
give-way vessel The vessel that is required to take early and substantial action to
keep well
away from other vessels by stopping, slowing down or changing course
stand-on vessel The vessel that must maintain its course and speed unless it becomes
apparent that the give-way boat is not taking appropriate action; if you must take
action, do
not turn toward the give-way boat or cross in front of it
Meeting Head-On Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel. Both vessels should turn to
starboard (the right).
Paths That Cross The vessel on the operator's port (left) is the give-way vessel. The
vessel on
the operator's starboard (right) is the stand-on vessel.
Overtaking: The vessel that is overtaking another vessel is the give-way vessel. The
vessel
being overtaken is the stand-on vessel.
