Ohio Boater's License Study Guide 2025
Questions and Answers
primary purpose of rules of the road - ANSWER-prevent collision
sailing vessel with sail/power is - ANSWER-a power-driven vessel
the overtaking vessel is always - ANSWER-the give-way vessel
two power driven vessel meet - ANSWER-neither has right of way
if vessel is in agreement with signal given - ANSWER-repeat same signal back
danger signal - ANSWER-5 or more short blasts
front of boat - ANSWER-bow
left - ANSWER-port
right - ANSWER-starboard
back - ANSWER-stern
capacity plate location - ANSWER-near operator position
capacity plate - ANSWER-maximum weight/number of people
beyond capacity - ANSWER-swamp or capsize
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, recommended capacity found in - ANSWER-owner's manual
leave float plan with - ANSWER-relative or friend
before filling tank - ANSWER-close windows, doors, and hatches
after fueling - ANSWER-open ports, doors hatches
how many minutes should you leave a boat running before going - ANSWER-4
hitch and coupler must - ANSWER-be the same to tow
what type of detergents should you use - ANSWER-non-phosphate
how often should you check engine oil level - ANSWER-every outing
stand-on vessel - ANSWER-maintain course and speed
give-way vessel - ANSWER-required to yield to stand on vessel
red - ANSWER-left
green - ANSWER-right
red right returning - ANSWER-red should be on right when you come back in
one prolonged blast - ANSWER-warning signal-leaving dock, coming around blind
spot, etc
one short blast - ANSWER-pass on left
two short blasts - ANSWER-pass on right
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Questions and Answers
primary purpose of rules of the road - ANSWER-prevent collision
sailing vessel with sail/power is - ANSWER-a power-driven vessel
the overtaking vessel is always - ANSWER-the give-way vessel
two power driven vessel meet - ANSWER-neither has right of way
if vessel is in agreement with signal given - ANSWER-repeat same signal back
danger signal - ANSWER-5 or more short blasts
front of boat - ANSWER-bow
left - ANSWER-port
right - ANSWER-starboard
back - ANSWER-stern
capacity plate location - ANSWER-near operator position
capacity plate - ANSWER-maximum weight/number of people
beyond capacity - ANSWER-swamp or capsize
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, recommended capacity found in - ANSWER-owner's manual
leave float plan with - ANSWER-relative or friend
before filling tank - ANSWER-close windows, doors, and hatches
after fueling - ANSWER-open ports, doors hatches
how many minutes should you leave a boat running before going - ANSWER-4
hitch and coupler must - ANSWER-be the same to tow
what type of detergents should you use - ANSWER-non-phosphate
how often should you check engine oil level - ANSWER-every outing
stand-on vessel - ANSWER-maintain course and speed
give-way vessel - ANSWER-required to yield to stand on vessel
red - ANSWER-left
green - ANSWER-right
red right returning - ANSWER-red should be on right when you come back in
one prolonged blast - ANSWER-warning signal-leaving dock, coming around blind
spot, etc
one short blast - ANSWER-pass on left
two short blasts - ANSWER-pass on right
COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...TRUSTED & VERIFIED 2
