MISSOURI BOATING EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATED #19
How do you treat a victim of cold water immersion? - correct answer Seek medical help
immediately
Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? - correct answer
Single-hull boats less than 20 feet in length
You file a flight plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan? -
correct answer Registration number size and make of your boat
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank - correct answer
Keep contact between the tank and the fuel spout
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - correct answer
Checking the oil level before every outing
You are preparing to tow an outboard boat. What should you do to prevent damage to
the engine while on the road? - correct answer Raise the engine and secure it
You are docking your boat. The current is pushing you toward the dock. What is the
best way to dock? - correct answer Approach parallel to the dock let the current push
you in
What side of a boat has a red light at night? - correct answer Port
A powerboat is about to cross paths with a sailboat under sale. What should the
powerboat do - correct answer Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat
You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the
give-way vessel. What must you do? - correct answer Take early and substantial action
to keep well away
What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel? - correct answer Keep a
proper lookout for other vessels at all times
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - correct answer Watch for
navigational hazards
What is every vessel operator required to do - correct answer Take all necessary action
to avoid a collision
A powerboat is underway in the fog what sound signal should you hear? - correct
answer One prolong blast every two minutes
, Which of these is a factor that determines if I speed is safe for your boat? - correct
answer Hazards in the water
Which practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency - correct answer
Maintaining a safe speed based on the boat traffic
Which type of anchor has little holding power - correct answer Mushroom style
You return from the open see you see a red nun buoy what should you do - correct
answer Keep the boot on your starboard side
You see a white buoy with orange markings and black lettering what type of Buoy is this
- correct answer Regulatory marker
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - correct answer Turn off the engine
when passengers are boarding
You are operating a PWC. Which boating laws and regulations must you obey - correct
answer Laws that apply to all boats plus those specific to a PWC
You are operating a PWC. You're heading straight toward the dock. You turn the engine
off and then turn the steering control hard right. Which way with the PWC go - correct
answer It will continue straight toward the dock
What is the risk wheb a PWC passes too closely behind another boat - correct answer
The other boat may create a blindspot for the PWC operator
Which navigation instrument is useful for steering one land is out of sight - correct
answer Compass
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - correct answer In a
readily accessible location
What minimum distance must be maintained from a US naval vessel - correct answer
100 yard
Where is the best place to put PFD's while you are out on your boat - correct answer In
an open bin near the passengers seats
Which US Coast Guard approved equipment is required for all vessels - correct answer
Personal flotation devices
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating - correct answer
Have everyone wear an appropriate PFD at all times
How do you treat a victim of cold water immersion? - correct answer Seek medical help
immediately
Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? - correct answer
Single-hull boats less than 20 feet in length
You file a flight plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan? -
correct answer Registration number size and make of your boat
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank - correct answer
Keep contact between the tank and the fuel spout
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - correct answer
Checking the oil level before every outing
You are preparing to tow an outboard boat. What should you do to prevent damage to
the engine while on the road? - correct answer Raise the engine and secure it
You are docking your boat. The current is pushing you toward the dock. What is the
best way to dock? - correct answer Approach parallel to the dock let the current push
you in
What side of a boat has a red light at night? - correct answer Port
A powerboat is about to cross paths with a sailboat under sale. What should the
powerboat do - correct answer Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat
You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the
give-way vessel. What must you do? - correct answer Take early and substantial action
to keep well away
What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel? - correct answer Keep a
proper lookout for other vessels at all times
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - correct answer Watch for
navigational hazards
What is every vessel operator required to do - correct answer Take all necessary action
to avoid a collision
A powerboat is underway in the fog what sound signal should you hear? - correct
answer One prolong blast every two minutes
, Which of these is a factor that determines if I speed is safe for your boat? - correct
answer Hazards in the water
Which practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency - correct answer
Maintaining a safe speed based on the boat traffic
Which type of anchor has little holding power - correct answer Mushroom style
You return from the open see you see a red nun buoy what should you do - correct
answer Keep the boot on your starboard side
You see a white buoy with orange markings and black lettering what type of Buoy is this
- correct answer Regulatory marker
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - correct answer Turn off the engine
when passengers are boarding
You are operating a PWC. Which boating laws and regulations must you obey - correct
answer Laws that apply to all boats plus those specific to a PWC
You are operating a PWC. You're heading straight toward the dock. You turn the engine
off and then turn the steering control hard right. Which way with the PWC go - correct
answer It will continue straight toward the dock
What is the risk wheb a PWC passes too closely behind another boat - correct answer
The other boat may create a blindspot for the PWC operator
Which navigation instrument is useful for steering one land is out of sight - correct
answer Compass
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - correct answer In a
readily accessible location
What minimum distance must be maintained from a US naval vessel - correct answer
100 yard
Where is the best place to put PFD's while you are out on your boat - correct answer In
an open bin near the passengers seats
Which US Coast Guard approved equipment is required for all vessels - correct answer
Personal flotation devices
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating - correct answer
Have everyone wear an appropriate PFD at all times
