Boat Massachusetts Chap. 3 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
If the wind or current direction is toward the clock, you should cast off the ______ first when
leaving the dock - CORRECT ANSWER - stern line
The _____ is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping,
slowing down, or changing course - CORRECT ANSWER - give-way vessel
The stand-on vessel must ___________ unless ______ - CORRECT ANSWER - maintain
its course and speed unless it becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate
action
If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC head-on, you
should keep to the ____ - CORRECT ANSWER - right
True or False: If you are overtaking another vessel, you are the stand on vessel. - CORRECT
ANSWER - false
True or False: If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you should
maintain course and speed - CORRECT ANSWER - False
If you see only a green light while boating at night, you may be approaching a ____ and you
must ______ - CORRECT ANSWER - sailing vessel and you must give way
_____and _______ are the "traffic signals" that guide boaters safely along their course -
CORRECT ANSWER - buoys and markers
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
If the wind or current direction is toward the clock, you should cast off the ______ first when
leaving the dock - CORRECT ANSWER - stern line
The _____ is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping,
slowing down, or changing course - CORRECT ANSWER - give-way vessel
The stand-on vessel must ___________ unless ______ - CORRECT ANSWER - maintain
its course and speed unless it becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate
action
If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC head-on, you
should keep to the ____ - CORRECT ANSWER - right
True or False: If you are overtaking another vessel, you are the stand on vessel. - CORRECT
ANSWER - false
True or False: If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you should
maintain course and speed - CORRECT ANSWER - False
If you see only a green light while boating at night, you may be approaching a ____ and you
must ______ - CORRECT ANSWER - sailing vessel and you must give way
_____and _______ are the "traffic signals" that guide boaters safely along their course -
CORRECT ANSWER - buoys and markers
