florida boating certification exam Correct
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what is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and "Swim Area"
in black lettering? - ANSWER an area where vessels are prohibited and only swimming
allowed
as you enter a harbor from the open sea, you see a red nun buoy. how should you pass
it? - ANSWER keep it on your starboard (right) side
what is indicated by this white marker with an orange circle and a black lettering? -
ANSWER a controlled area where a boater must proceed at a speed no greater than
that which will maintain steerage and headway
what is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - ANSWER consult
a nautical chart
what should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you are in a seagrass
area? - ANSWER stop your vessel, silt the motor, and pole or walk the vessel out of the
sea-grass bed.
boaters operating in rivers, inlets, or navigation channels must make a reasonable effort
to stay certain distance from a divers-down flag or buoy. - ANSWER 100 feet
what should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of
an emergency? - ANSWER conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
what apperas on the capacity plate of a powerboat and, by Florida law, must not be
exceeded? - ANSWER maximum weight, persons, horsepower
according to Florida law, what must a vessel operator do when entering a "no wake"
area? - ANSWER slow down to idle speed
when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced - ANSWER when it is slightly torn
what is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - ANSWER
checking the oil level before ever outing
what should you do, at a minimum, before leaving for a daytime outing on the water? -
ANSWER contact a responsible person and tell him/her where you will be boating and
when you plan to return
how much line should you let out when anchoring? - ANSWER 7 to 10 times as much
line as the water depth
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what is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and "Swim Area"
in black lettering? - ANSWER an area where vessels are prohibited and only swimming
allowed
as you enter a harbor from the open sea, you see a red nun buoy. how should you pass
it? - ANSWER keep it on your starboard (right) side
what is indicated by this white marker with an orange circle and a black lettering? -
ANSWER a controlled area where a boater must proceed at a speed no greater than
that which will maintain steerage and headway
what is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - ANSWER consult
a nautical chart
what should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you are in a seagrass
area? - ANSWER stop your vessel, silt the motor, and pole or walk the vessel out of the
sea-grass bed.
boaters operating in rivers, inlets, or navigation channels must make a reasonable effort
to stay certain distance from a divers-down flag or buoy. - ANSWER 100 feet
what should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of
an emergency? - ANSWER conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
what apperas on the capacity plate of a powerboat and, by Florida law, must not be
exceeded? - ANSWER maximum weight, persons, horsepower
according to Florida law, what must a vessel operator do when entering a "no wake"
area? - ANSWER slow down to idle speed
when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced - ANSWER when it is slightly torn
what is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - ANSWER
checking the oil level before ever outing
what should you do, at a minimum, before leaving for a daytime outing on the water? -
ANSWER contact a responsible person and tell him/her where you will be boating and
when you plan to return
how much line should you let out when anchoring? - ANSWER 7 to 10 times as much
line as the water depth
