BOAT RENTAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS FULLY SOLVED #23
What blood or breath alcohol concentration is considred to be under the influence when
operating a vessel - correct answer 0.08 or greater
How should you approach a dock when the wind or current is pushing you away from
the dock? - correct answer Approach at a sharp angle(about 40 degrees). Secure the
bow line first.
What is the main function of an engine cut-off switch - correct answer to shut off the
engine if the operator is thrown overboard
What does a green, can shaped buoy mark? - correct answer the edge of a channel on
a boaters left side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream
Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area - correct answer
orange crossed diamond
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 pwcs
Where is it legal to tie up your boat? - correct answer to a mooring buoy
Which flashing light tells you to enter a river lock? - correct answer green
One boat is overtaking another. Which boat should should stand on? - correct answer
the boat being overtaken
Which part of a PWC is dangerous to your hands, feet, and hair? - correct answer pump
intake area
Two people are on a boat towing a skier. One person is the operator. What is the role of
the second person? - correct answer Watch the skier.
Pfds on a boat must be readily accessible. What does this mean? - correct answer You
must be able to put the PFD on in a reasonable amount of time in an emergency
Accourding to wisconsin law, how old must a person be to operate a PWC if (s)he has
completed a boating safety course? - correct answer 12 years old or older
If you or one of your passengers become aware that you are operating a vessel under
the influence of alcohol or drugs, what action should you take immediately - correct
answer have a responsible passenger operate the boat
What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat - correct answer Dont exceed the
limits listed on the capacity plate
What blood or breath alcohol concentration is considred to be under the influence when
operating a vessel - correct answer 0.08 or greater
How should you approach a dock when the wind or current is pushing you away from
the dock? - correct answer Approach at a sharp angle(about 40 degrees). Secure the
bow line first.
What is the main function of an engine cut-off switch - correct answer to shut off the
engine if the operator is thrown overboard
What does a green, can shaped buoy mark? - correct answer the edge of a channel on
a boaters left side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream
Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area - correct answer
orange crossed diamond
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 pwcs
Where is it legal to tie up your boat? - correct answer to a mooring buoy
Which flashing light tells you to enter a river lock? - correct answer green
One boat is overtaking another. Which boat should should stand on? - correct answer
the boat being overtaken
Which part of a PWC is dangerous to your hands, feet, and hair? - correct answer pump
intake area
Two people are on a boat towing a skier. One person is the operator. What is the role of
the second person? - correct answer Watch the skier.
Pfds on a boat must be readily accessible. What does this mean? - correct answer You
must be able to put the PFD on in a reasonable amount of time in an emergency
Accourding to wisconsin law, how old must a person be to operate a PWC if (s)he has
completed a boating safety course? - correct answer 12 years old or older
If you or one of your passengers become aware that you are operating a vessel under
the influence of alcohol or drugs, what action should you take immediately - correct
answer have a responsible passenger operate the boat
What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat - correct answer Dont exceed the
limits listed on the capacity plate
