REVIEW FOR BOATING CHAPTER 4

REVIEW FOR BOATING CHAPTER 4 The ___ is a number assigned and imprinted by the vessel manufacturer and is unique to your vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER-HIN Allowing passengers to ride on the _____ or ____ while underway is reckless operation - CORRECT ANSWER-bow,gunwhale If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal limit,it is illegal to ___ a vessel - CORRECT ANSWER-operator In order for a PFD to be legal,it must be _____,____,____ - CORRECT ANSWER-U.S. coast guard approved in Good and serviceable condition be readily accessible Name five types of PFD'S - CORRECT ANSWER-1.Offshore life jackets 2.Near-shore vests 3.Flotation aids able device/not wearable al-use device throw able These Type __ PFDS are _____ devices,and most states require at least one of these to be on board vessels 16 feet in length or longer - CORRECT ANSWER-IV PWC operators,no matter what age,must wear an approved ___ whenever underway - CORRECT ANSWER-PFD Fire extinguishers should be placed in an area that is __ and not near the ___ - CORRECT ANSWER-an accessible aid,engine It is recommended that you wait at least ___ minutes after turning on your vessel's blower and before starting the engine - CORRECT ANSWER-4 For an 18-foot powerboat,required navigation lights include a red light on the ____, a green light on the ___ and ___ - CORRECT ANSWER-port,starboard,white A 16-foot canoe away from dock after dark must have on hand at least a _____ or ____ - CORRECT ANSWER-one lantern flashlight Name two visual distress signals (VDSs) for use at night - CORRECT ANSWER- flares ric light Describe the appearance of divers flag - CORRECT ANSWER-red with curvy white stripes 3If an observer is on board when pulling a skier behind a vessel,the vessel should be rated to carry at least __ people - CORRECT ANSWER-3 Water-skiers may be towed at night with proper lightning - CORRECT ANSWER-false It is illegal to discharge ____,___,or ____ into federally controlled or state waters - CORRECT ANSWER-waste,oil,trash YOu must report any accident you are involved in if it results in ___,___,___ - CORRECT ANSWER-death,serious injury,and