BoatUS Foundation's - Online Boating Safety
Course Questions & Answers(SCORED A+)
What does a capacity plate indicate? - ANSWERSafe load limit
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the bow? - ANSWERIn front of you
The helm is what onboard a boat? - ANSWERThe mechanism controlling speed and direction
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the starboard side? - ANSWEROn your right
A planing hull has which of the following characteristics? - ANSWERIt is designed to ride on top of the
water
Where must registration numbers be displayed? - ANSWERBow
What is another name for the boat's serial number? - ANSWERHull identification number
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No Discharge Zone? - ANSWERBe certain
that the Y valve is secured in the closed position
A garbage dumping placard must be prominently posted on boats longer than what size? -
ANSWER26 feet
When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species? -
ANSWERBefore you leave the ramp area
What should you do with a torn life jacket? - ANSWERDiscard and replace it - do not attempt to fix it
, When selecting a life jacket, what should be the most important consideration? - ANSWERSize
What is the USCG-approved meaning of "serviceable condition" for life jackets? - ANSWERStraps and
zippers work
Which of the following is true of a carburetor backfire flame arrestor? - ANSWERPrevents explosions
on inboard gasoline engines
Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a life jacket during what activity? - ANSWERAt all
times when on the water
Which of the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable dinghy? - ANSWERA PFD for each
person aboard
What does a red and green light indicate when seen together at night? - ANSWERA sailboat is
heading straight at you
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? - ANSWERA whistle
or horn
Which statement is true concerning visual distress signals? - ANSWERFlares are rated for day, night or
combined day/night use
When operating a VHF marine radio, when should the term MAYDAY be used? - ANSWERWhen in
imminent danger
What should a boater do with a float plan? - ANSWERGive it to a friend or relative ashore
Which of the following is a sign that the weather may change for the worse? - ANSWERA sudden
drop in temperature
Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in stormy weather? -
ANSWERMake sure all aboard are wearing USCG-approved life jackets
Course Questions & Answers(SCORED A+)
What does a capacity plate indicate? - ANSWERSafe load limit
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the bow? - ANSWERIn front of you
The helm is what onboard a boat? - ANSWERThe mechanism controlling speed and direction
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the starboard side? - ANSWEROn your right
A planing hull has which of the following characteristics? - ANSWERIt is designed to ride on top of the
water
Where must registration numbers be displayed? - ANSWERBow
What is another name for the boat's serial number? - ANSWERHull identification number
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No Discharge Zone? - ANSWERBe certain
that the Y valve is secured in the closed position
A garbage dumping placard must be prominently posted on boats longer than what size? -
ANSWER26 feet
When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species? -
ANSWERBefore you leave the ramp area
What should you do with a torn life jacket? - ANSWERDiscard and replace it - do not attempt to fix it
, When selecting a life jacket, what should be the most important consideration? - ANSWERSize
What is the USCG-approved meaning of "serviceable condition" for life jackets? - ANSWERStraps and
zippers work
Which of the following is true of a carburetor backfire flame arrestor? - ANSWERPrevents explosions
on inboard gasoline engines
Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a life jacket during what activity? - ANSWERAt all
times when on the water
Which of the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable dinghy? - ANSWERA PFD for each
person aboard
What does a red and green light indicate when seen together at night? - ANSWERA sailboat is
heading straight at you
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? - ANSWERA whistle
or horn
Which statement is true concerning visual distress signals? - ANSWERFlares are rated for day, night or
combined day/night use
When operating a VHF marine radio, when should the term MAYDAY be used? - ANSWERWhen in
imminent danger
What should a boater do with a float plan? - ANSWERGive it to a friend or relative ashore
Which of the following is a sign that the weather may change for the worse? - ANSWERA sudden
drop in temperature
Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in stormy weather? -
ANSWERMake sure all aboard are wearing USCG-approved life jackets
