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TX BOATER EDUCATION CERTIFICATION EXAM REVIEW PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR EXAM PREPARATION
Terms in this set (60)
>> What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger?
- correct answer- passenger's body weight and chest size
>> What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway?
- correct answer- Consult a nautical chart.
>> Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water?
- correct answer- Type I
>> Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?
- correct answer- mounted in an accessible location
>> What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel?
- correct answer- increases the likelihood of accidents
>> What sound producing device(s) is required when boating on Texas waters in an 18-foot
powerboat?
- correct answer- a whistle, horn, or other means to make an efficient signal
>> What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program?
- correct answer- checking the oil level before ever outing
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>> What should you do before fueling your boat?
- correct answer- Turn off the engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings.
>> How can propeller strike accidents be avoided?
- correct answer- Turn off the engine when passengers are boarding.
>> What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating?
- correct answer- Have everyone wear an appropriate life jacket at all times.
>> What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing?
- correct answer- where to find the PFDs and visual distress signals
>> According to the Texas Water Safety Act, how far must you keep your vessel from a diving
area marked b diver-down flag?
- correct answer- at least 50 feet
>> Which is true about operating a boat in Texas while intoxicated?
- correct answer- By operating a vessel on Texas waters, a boater has consented to alcohol testing
if arrested by a law enforcement officer.
>> How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed?
- correct answer- You have enough time to avoid a collision
TX BOATER EDUCATION CERTIFICATION EXAM REVIEW PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR EXAM PREPARATION
Terms in this set (60)
>> What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger?
- correct answer- passenger's body weight and chest size
>> What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway?
- correct answer- Consult a nautical chart.
>> Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water?
- correct answer- Type I
>> Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?
- correct answer- mounted in an accessible location
>> What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel?
- correct answer- increases the likelihood of accidents
>> What sound producing device(s) is required when boating on Texas waters in an 18-foot
powerboat?
- correct answer- a whistle, horn, or other means to make an efficient signal
>> What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program?
- correct answer- checking the oil level before ever outing
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>> What should you do before fueling your boat?
- correct answer- Turn off the engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings.
>> How can propeller strike accidents be avoided?
- correct answer- Turn off the engine when passengers are boarding.
>> What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating?
- correct answer- Have everyone wear an appropriate life jacket at all times.
>> What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing?
- correct answer- where to find the PFDs and visual distress signals
>> According to the Texas Water Safety Act, how far must you keep your vessel from a diving
area marked b diver-down flag?
- correct answer- at least 50 feet
>> Which is true about operating a boat in Texas while intoxicated?
- correct answer- By operating a vessel on Texas waters, a boater has consented to alcohol testing
if arrested by a law enforcement officer.
>> How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed?
- correct answer- You have enough time to avoid a collision
