2027 Maryland Boater's Safety Course Exam
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a boater should never operate a boat with... - ANSWER-too many people or too
much gear
a PWC may not be used to tow a person on skis or tube etc unless the PWC has a
carrying capacity of... - ANSWER-3 people
alcohol causes..... - ANSWER-dehydration and has a greater affect on you on the
water
all powerboats fueled by gasoline just have what on each carburetor? - ANSWER-a
backfire flame arrestor
all vessels must display what colored light, visible in all directions? - ANSWER-white
at what blood alcohol concentration is someone considered intoxicated? - ANSWER-
0.08% or greater
carbon monoxide is an... - ANSWER-invisible, odorless, and tasteless toxic gas that
can make you sick in seconds
children under what age must wear a special PFD? - ANSWER-4
how long should the anchor line be? - ANSWER-7-10 times the maximum depth of
water
how much should tongue weight be? - ANSWER-10% of the combined weight of the
trailer and vessel
how should your PFD fit? - ANSWER-properly sized for the intended wearer
interaction with sailboat: head on - ANSWER-power boat gives way
interaction with sailboat: paths that cross - ANSWER-power boat gives way
interaction: meet head on - ANSWER-both vessels turn to starboard and pass port
to port
interaction: overtaking - ANSWER-overtaking: give way
overtaken: stand on
interaction: paths that cross - ANSWER-if you are on the left: give way
with Complete Solutions
a boater should never operate a boat with... - ANSWER-too many people or too
much gear
a PWC may not be used to tow a person on skis or tube etc unless the PWC has a
carrying capacity of... - ANSWER-3 people
alcohol causes..... - ANSWER-dehydration and has a greater affect on you on the
water
all powerboats fueled by gasoline just have what on each carburetor? - ANSWER-a
backfire flame arrestor
all vessels must display what colored light, visible in all directions? - ANSWER-white
at what blood alcohol concentration is someone considered intoxicated? - ANSWER-
0.08% or greater
carbon monoxide is an... - ANSWER-invisible, odorless, and tasteless toxic gas that
can make you sick in seconds
children under what age must wear a special PFD? - ANSWER-4
how long should the anchor line be? - ANSWER-7-10 times the maximum depth of
water
how much should tongue weight be? - ANSWER-10% of the combined weight of the
trailer and vessel
how should your PFD fit? - ANSWER-properly sized for the intended wearer
interaction with sailboat: head on - ANSWER-power boat gives way
interaction with sailboat: paths that cross - ANSWER-power boat gives way
interaction: meet head on - ANSWER-both vessels turn to starboard and pass port
to port
interaction: overtaking - ANSWER-overtaking: give way
overtaken: stand on
interaction: paths that cross - ANSWER-if you are on the left: give way
