Boating Quiz 1 (2023/2024) Rated A+

Boating Quiz 1 (2023/2024) Rated A+ PFD Personal floatation device Type I PFD Safest type of PFD - will turn an unconscious person face up Type II PFD PFD that looks like type I but will not necessarily turn unconscious person face up. Meant for calmer waters where rescue would be quick. Type III PFD PFD that is good for water sports. Will not turn unconscious person face up. Type IV PFD PFD that is not worn but thrown. Includes ring type found at most pools and cushion. Capacity plate Mounted on boat near steering wheel - tells how many people and how much weight a boat can hold safely. Time to replace PFD When PFD has a rip or tear Place to store fire extinguisher Easily accessible and visible - within arm's length Boat operator Person responsible for telling passengers of safety practices and locations of PFDs and distress signals Sign of dangerous weather Dark clouds and shifting winds Times to turn off boat engine When passengers are boarding or falls in the water - helps prevent propeller strikes Main reason to wear a PFD Minimizes risk of drowning Vessel(s) responsible for avoiding a collision when approaching each other Both vessels are responsible How to move while in a boat to reduce risk of falling overboard Keep 3 points of contact (example - railing and a seat) 1st thing to do if a boat operator witnesses an accident Provide assistance Reason to keep a lookout while operating a vessel To avoid collisions What to do in case of fire on a boat Shut off fuel supply (motor) and put out fire with fire extinguisher Alcohol and boating Increases likelihood of accidents and operators will be tested if arrested Location of registration for vessel On both sides of bow (front) of the boat Where is the effect of alcohol greater - on land (in a car), on water (in a boat) or in the air (on a plane)? On the water Safe speed to drive a boat Slow enough to avoid a collision How vessel operator knows that everyone on board knows what to do in an emergency Conduct an emergency drill What a vessel operator should check before allowing another to operate their boat Make sure they know how to operate it safely How do paddlers protect against capsizing a canoe or kayak? Keep low center of gravity and 3 points of contact (1 foot and 2 hands touching the vessel) What age of person MUST wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD? Under 13 Major factor is determining safe speed for your boat Visibility conditions What should be done in foggy conditions to avoid collision Reduce speed to minimum (and still be able to stay on course) Gunwale Upper edge of boat - under NO circumstances should someone sit on this when the boat is moving Ignition Safety Switch / Killswitch Shuts off vessel if the operator is thrown overboard Vessel operator should be looking out for _______________ navigational hazards