BOAT ED PRACTICE EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS #30
What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water? - correct answer Try to
reboard your boat, even if it is swamped.
Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? - correct answer
single-hull boats less than 20 feet in length
What should you leave with a friend or relative before a long outing on the water? -
correct answer float plan
What is the best way to check for gas fumes after fueling a PWC? - correct answer
smell for fumes
What is good for cleaning your vessel and does not harm lakes or rivers? - correct
answer non-phosphate products
You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to load your
equipment and gear? - correct answer well away from the boat ramp and approach lane
When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat?
- correct answer shift into reverse gear
When must navigation lights be displayed? - correct answer From sunset to sunrise and
when visibility is restricted
A PWC is overtaking another vessel. Which vessel must give way? - correct answer
The PWC
What should the operator of a stand-on vessel do when encountering a give-way
vessel? - correct answer Maintain course and speed unless the give-way vessel does
not take action.
What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel? - correct answer keep a
proper lookout for other vessels at all times
Which operators are required to maintain a proper lookout? - correct answer those
operating any type of vessel
What is every vessel operator required to do? - correct answer Take all necessary
action to avoid a collision.
You are operating during a period of restricted visibility. What should you do? - correct
answer Operate with caution and slow to "idle speed."
, Which of these is a factor when determining the safe speed for a vessel? - correct
answer traffic density
Which of these would be considered a safe speed? - correct answer being able to stop
within an appropriate distance
How do most anchors hold a recreational boat in place? - correct answer by digging into
the bottom when pulled horizontally
You are traveling upstream on a river at dusk. You see a buoy with the number 4 and a
flashing red light. What should you do? - correct answer Keep the buoy on your
starboard (right) side.
What color is a marker that indicates safe water on all sides? - correct answer white
with red vertical stripes
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - correct answer Turn off the engine
when passengers are boarding
Where is the steering nozzle located on a PWC? - correct answer at the back of the unit
What should a PWC operator do to minimize the risk of accident or injury? - correct
answer Be aware of all traffic in the boating area.
The motor on a PWC is running. Which part of the PWC can cause severe internal
injuries? - correct answer steering nozzle
Which of these is most likely to create a boating hazard around river bridges? - correct
answer debris collecting around pilings
A fire extinguisher is labeled 5-B. What type of fire will be put out by this extinguisher? -
correct answer gasoline
Whom should you contact if you see suspicious activities on the waterways? - correct
answer U.S. Coast Guard
Which pfds would be considered readily accessible? - correct answer pfds located
within easy reach of everyone on board
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious people face up in the water? - correct
answer Type 1
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - correct answer
Have everyone wear an appropriate PFD at all times.
What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water? - correct answer Try to
reboard your boat, even if it is swamped.
Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? - correct answer
single-hull boats less than 20 feet in length
What should you leave with a friend or relative before a long outing on the water? -
correct answer float plan
What is the best way to check for gas fumes after fueling a PWC? - correct answer
smell for fumes
What is good for cleaning your vessel and does not harm lakes or rivers? - correct
answer non-phosphate products
You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to load your
equipment and gear? - correct answer well away from the boat ramp and approach lane
When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat?
- correct answer shift into reverse gear
When must navigation lights be displayed? - correct answer From sunset to sunrise and
when visibility is restricted
A PWC is overtaking another vessel. Which vessel must give way? - correct answer
The PWC
What should the operator of a stand-on vessel do when encountering a give-way
vessel? - correct answer Maintain course and speed unless the give-way vessel does
not take action.
What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel? - correct answer keep a
proper lookout for other vessels at all times
Which operators are required to maintain a proper lookout? - correct answer those
operating any type of vessel
What is every vessel operator required to do? - correct answer Take all necessary
action to avoid a collision.
You are operating during a period of restricted visibility. What should you do? - correct
answer Operate with caution and slow to "idle speed."
, Which of these is a factor when determining the safe speed for a vessel? - correct
answer traffic density
Which of these would be considered a safe speed? - correct answer being able to stop
within an appropriate distance
How do most anchors hold a recreational boat in place? - correct answer by digging into
the bottom when pulled horizontally
You are traveling upstream on a river at dusk. You see a buoy with the number 4 and a
flashing red light. What should you do? - correct answer Keep the buoy on your
starboard (right) side.
What color is a marker that indicates safe water on all sides? - correct answer white
with red vertical stripes
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - correct answer Turn off the engine
when passengers are boarding
Where is the steering nozzle located on a PWC? - correct answer at the back of the unit
What should a PWC operator do to minimize the risk of accident or injury? - correct
answer Be aware of all traffic in the boating area.
The motor on a PWC is running. Which part of the PWC can cause severe internal
injuries? - correct answer steering nozzle
Which of these is most likely to create a boating hazard around river bridges? - correct
answer debris collecting around pilings
A fire extinguisher is labeled 5-B. What type of fire will be put out by this extinguisher? -
correct answer gasoline
Whom should you contact if you see suspicious activities on the waterways? - correct
answer U.S. Coast Guard
Which pfds would be considered readily accessible? - correct answer pfds located
within easy reach of everyone on board
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious people face up in the water? - correct
answer Type 1
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - correct answer
Have everyone wear an appropriate PFD at all times.
