BOATING TEST- DNR FINAL SOLVED AND VERIFED #3
The port side of a vessel is the _________ side - correct answer left
The stern of a vessel is the _____ of the vessel. - correct answer rear
Basic types of vessel hulls be described as ? - correct answer displacement and planing
Name three basic hull shapes. - correct answer Flat-bottomed,Vee-bottomed, and
Round bottomed.
What are the four length classes of vessels - correct answer Class A Less than 16 feet
Class 1 16 feet to less than 26 feet
Class 2 26 feet to less than 40 feet
Class 3 40 feet to less than 65 feet
List the four basic types of engines? - correct answer Outboards, inboards, stern drives,
jet drives
What are sterndrive and inboard engines? - correct answer automotive engines adapted
for marine use.
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be? - correct answer Inboard
vessels > 16ft
Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels.. True
or false? - correct answer false
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? - correct
answer The maximum weight capacity and the maximum number of people.
List three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an
extended outing - correct answer fill out a float plan, give it to a friend or relative, and let
them know when you return.
Name three things that you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel. - correct
answer tie boat to the dock, shut fuel values, and close all windows and doors.
A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC? - correct answer 1/3 out, 1/3
in, and 1/3 in reserve
If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than _________ percent of
the recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer. -
correct answer 90%
, What is tongue weight? - correct answer the amount of loaded trailer weight that
presses 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 - correct answer crisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer? - correct
answer away from the boat ramp
Name three engine maintenance tips - correct answer check hull fittings, clean all ropes,
and clean sails.
If the wind or current direction is towards the dock, should you cast off the _________
first when leaving the dock - correct answer stern line
What is the vessel? - correct answer It is required to take early and substantial action to
avoid a collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course.
The stand on vessel must __________ unless __________. - correct answer It should
maintain its course and speed unless it becomes apparent, so it doesn't take action.
If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC head-on,
you should keep to the ________? - correct answer Right
If you see a green light while boating at night, you should maintain course and speed. -
correct answer You could be approaching a sailing vessel and you must give away.
What are buoy and markers? - correct answer The traffic signals that guide boaters
safely along their course.
What does the phrase RRR mean? - correct answer Red, Right, Returning
To avoid propeller strike accidents, make sure ____ when passengers are boarding or
disembarking a boat - correct answer to turn off the engine when passengers are
boarding or disembarking a boat
Name a safety device that shuts the engine off if the operator is thrown from the proper
operating position? - correct answer emergencies switch
As a courtesy to other boaters and people on shore, PWC operators should
__________ their operating area. - correct answer aviod
The most common complaints boaters have against PWC operators are________ and
___________? - correct answer Wake jumping and riding to close
The port side of a vessel is the _________ side - correct answer left
The stern of a vessel is the _____ of the vessel. - correct answer rear
Basic types of vessel hulls be described as ? - correct answer displacement and planing
Name three basic hull shapes. - correct answer Flat-bottomed,Vee-bottomed, and
Round bottomed.
What are the four length classes of vessels - correct answer Class A Less than 16 feet
Class 1 16 feet to less than 26 feet
Class 2 26 feet to less than 40 feet
Class 3 40 feet to less than 65 feet
List the four basic types of engines? - correct answer Outboards, inboards, stern drives,
jet drives
What are sterndrive and inboard engines? - correct answer automotive engines adapted
for marine use.
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be? - correct answer Inboard
vessels > 16ft
Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels.. True
or false? - correct answer false
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? - correct
answer The maximum weight capacity and the maximum number of people.
List three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an
extended outing - correct answer fill out a float plan, give it to a friend or relative, and let
them know when you return.
Name three things that you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel. - correct
answer tie boat to the dock, shut fuel values, and close all windows and doors.
A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC? - correct answer 1/3 out, 1/3
in, and 1/3 in reserve
If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than _________ percent of
the recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer. -
correct answer 90%
, What is tongue weight? - correct answer the amount of loaded trailer weight that
presses 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 - correct answer crisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer? - correct
answer away from the boat ramp
Name three engine maintenance tips - correct answer check hull fittings, clean all ropes,
and clean sails.
If the wind or current direction is towards the dock, should you cast off the _________
first when leaving the dock - correct answer stern line
What is the vessel? - correct answer It is required to take early and substantial action to
avoid a collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course.
The stand on vessel must __________ unless __________. - correct answer It should
maintain its course and speed unless it becomes apparent, so it doesn't take action.
If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC head-on,
you should keep to the ________? - correct answer Right
If you see a green light while boating at night, you should maintain course and speed. -
correct answer You could be approaching a sailing vessel and you must give away.
What are buoy and markers? - correct answer The traffic signals that guide boaters
safely along their course.
What does the phrase RRR mean? - correct answer Red, Right, Returning
To avoid propeller strike accidents, make sure ____ when passengers are boarding or
disembarking a boat - correct answer to turn off the engine when passengers are
boarding or disembarking a boat
Name a safety device that shuts the engine off if the operator is thrown from the proper
operating position? - correct answer emergencies switch
As a courtesy to other boaters and people on shore, PWC operators should
__________ their operating area. - correct answer aviod
The most common complaints boaters have against PWC operators are________ and
___________? - correct answer Wake jumping and riding to close
