Boating Test Review Questions and Answers Latest Guide 2023 (Already Graded A+)

Boating Test Review Questions and Answers Latest Guide 2023 (Already Graded A+) What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat - answer1-Capacity in pounds or number of people 2-Recommended maximum horsepower List three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing - answer1-Vessel's description: give number, size, make, ect 2-Number, names, and addresses of passengers 3-Trip plan Name three things that you should do while filling the fuel thank of your vessel - answer1-Keep the nozzle in contact with the tank opening 2-Fill tank slowly and avoid spilling 3-never fill to the brim A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is _______ out, ______________ in, and ____________ in reserve - answer1/3 out, 1/3 in, and 1/3 in reserve If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than ______ of the recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer - answer90% "Tongue weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that ______________ - answerpresses down on the towing hitch two strong safety chains should be __________ to support the trailer's coupler in case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle - answercrisscrosed Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer - answerwell away from the boat ramp Name three engine maintenance tips - oil levels e oil well tuned batteries e and lubricate for anything loose If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the __________ first when leaving the dock - answerstern line The ____________ is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course - answerGive-way vessel The stand on vessel must __________ unless __________. - answer*Maintain its course and speed *It becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC head-on, you should keep to the ____________ - answerright If you are overtaking another vessel, you are the stand-on vessel *TRUE or FALSE - answerfalse If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you should maintain course and speed. *TRUE or FALSE - answerfalse If you see only a green light while boating at night, you may be approaching a __________ and you must __________. - answer*Sailing vessel *give away ______________ are the "traffic signals" that guide boaters safely along their course - answerBuoys and markers The phrase "R________________ R____________ R___________" reminds vessels of the correct course in the lateral system of the U.S. Aids to Navigation - answerRed Right Returning This buoy marks the edge of the channel on a boater's __________ side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream (green with odd number) - answerleft This regulatory marker indicates ___________________________ - answerdanger This regulatory marker indicates areas that are _______ to vessels - answeroff-limits a good rule of thumb is that the anchor line should be at least ______ times the depth of the water - answer7-10 You should never anchor from the ______ of the vessel as that can make the vessel unstable - answerstern To maintain steering control of a PWC, you must never allow the engine to __________________ or _________________ - answer*Return to idle *Shut off The most common complaints boaters have against PWC operators are _________________________ and _________________________ - answer*Wake jumping *Riding too close As a courtesy to other boaters and people on shore, PWC operators should __________ their operating area. - answervary Name a safety device that shuts the engine off if the operator is thrown from the proper operating position. - answeremergency engine cut-off switch To avoid propeller strike accidents, make sure _______________ when passengers are boarding or disembarking a boat. - answerthe engine is shut off