Boat Ed temporary boaters test answers- (53
Questions and Answers) 2023
What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat? - -The
other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
-Vessel operators involved in a reportable boating accident must report the
accident by the quickest means possible to: - -all the above
-A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people
the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are the
conditions? - -good weather
-When you see a red flag or body with a white diagonal stripe ( divers down
symbol), you must: - -both A and C
-Any person born on or after January 1,1988, who operates a vessel with a
motor of 10 horsepower or greater must have the following: - -proof of
approved boater safety education
-What is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an engine cut off switch? - -to
shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
-our boat capsizes but remains afloat , what should you do ? - -hang onto to
the boat or climb
-When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, you see a mud trail in
your wake where your boat has churned up the bottom, if you see this trail
you should: - -stop your vessel and pole or walk it out the area
-What three ingredients ignite a fire? - -heat,oxygen,fire
-You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a red triangular daymark,
why should you do? - -keep the marker on your starboard (right side)
-Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area? - -
range crossed diamond
-A powerboat is operating at night. Which of these lights must be shown ? -
-white masthead light
-A motor boat and a pic are approaching head-on. What action must be
taken? - -Both vessels should turn to the starboard (right) .
Questions and Answers) 2023
What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat? - -The
other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
-Vessel operators involved in a reportable boating accident must report the
accident by the quickest means possible to: - -all the above
-A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people
the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are the
conditions? - -good weather
-When you see a red flag or body with a white diagonal stripe ( divers down
symbol), you must: - -both A and C
-Any person born on or after January 1,1988, who operates a vessel with a
motor of 10 horsepower or greater must have the following: - -proof of
approved boater safety education
-What is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an engine cut off switch? - -to
shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
-our boat capsizes but remains afloat , what should you do ? - -hang onto to
the boat or climb
-When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, you see a mud trail in
your wake where your boat has churned up the bottom, if you see this trail
you should: - -stop your vessel and pole or walk it out the area
-What three ingredients ignite a fire? - -heat,oxygen,fire
-You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a red triangular daymark,
why should you do? - -keep the marker on your starboard (right side)
-Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area? - -
range crossed diamond
-A powerboat is operating at night. Which of these lights must be shown ? -
-white masthead light
-A motor boat and a pic are approaching head-on. What action must be
taken? - -Both vessels should turn to the starboard (right) .
