UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
primary purpose of rules of the road - CORRECT ANSWER - prevent collision
sailing vessel with sail/power is - CORRECT ANSWER - a power-driven vessel
the overtaking vessel is always - CORRECT ANSWER - the give-way vessel
two power driven vessel meet - CORRECT ANSWER - neither has right of way
if vessel is in agreement with signal given - CORRECT ANSWER - repeat same signal
back
danger signal - CORRECT ANSWER - 5 or more short blasts
front of boat - CORRECT ANSWER - bow
left - CORRECT ANSWER - port
right - CORRECT ANSWER - starboard
back - CORRECT ANSWER - stern
capacity plate location - CORRECT ANSWER - near operator position
, capacity plate - CORRECT ANSWER - maximum weight/number of people
beyond capacity - CORRECT ANSWER - swamp or capsize
recommended capacity found in - CORRECT ANSWER - owner's manual
leave float plan with - CORRECT ANSWER - relative or friend
before filling tank - CORRECT ANSWER - close windows, doors, and hatches
after fueling - CORRECT ANSWER - open ports, doors hatches
how many minutes should you leave a boat running before going - CORRECT ANSWER -
4
hitch and coupler must - CORRECT ANSWER - be the same to tow
what type of detergents should you use - CORRECT ANSWER - non-phosphate
how often should you check engine oil level - CORRECT ANSWER - every outing
stand-on vessel - CORRECT ANSWER - maintain course and speed
give-way vessel - CORRECT ANSWER - required to yield to stand on vessel
red - CORRECT ANSWER - left