FLORIDA BOATING CERTIFICATION EXAM 2`& VERIFIED ANSWERS

what is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and "Swim Area" in black lettering? ANSWER: an area where vessels are prohibited and only swimming allowed as you enter a harbor from the open sea, you see a red nun buoy. how should you pass it? ANSWER: keep it on your starboard (right) side what is indicated by this white marker with an orange circle and a black lettering? ANSWER: a controlled area where a boater must proceed at a speed no greater than that which will maintain steerage and headway what is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? ANSWER: consult a nautical chart what should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you are in a seagrass area? ANSWER: stop your vessel, silt the motor, and pole or walk the vessel out of the sea-grass bed. boaters operating in rivers, inlets, or navigation channels must make a reasonable effort to stay certain distance from a divers-down flag or buoy. ANSWER: 100 feet what should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency? ANSWER: conduct an emergency drill with the passengers. what apperas on the capacity plate of a powerboat and, by Florida law, must not be exceeded? ANSWER: maximum weight, persons, horsepower according to Florida law, what must a vessel operator do when entering a "no wake" area? ANSWER: slow down to idle speed when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced ANSWER: when it is slightly torn what is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? ANSWER: checking the oil level before ever outing what should you do, at a minimum, before leaving for a daytime outing on the water? ANSWER: contact a responsible person and tell him/her where you will be boating and when you plan to return how much line should you let out when anchoring? ANSWER: 7 to 10 times as much line as the water depth what should you do before allowing someone also to operated your vessel ANSWER: make sure they meet the minimum age and education requirements for operation what should you do if your vessel capsizes and remains floating uside down? ANSWER: climb onto the bottom of the overturned vessel if you are operating a PWC and see a powerboat approaching from the right, what should you do? ANSWER: you are the vessel on the left and so you should give way and allow the other vessel to pass how can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your vessel from one waterway to another