Boatsmart - Module 2 Exam with
Complete Solutions
where can you find the rules for recreational boaters? - ANS-Canada Shipping Act 2001
and Criminal Code of Canada
who must follow Canada's marine rules? - ANS-all boat operators in Canada (both
residents and visitors)
who enforces Canada's boating laws? - ANS-the RCMP and provincial/municipal police
forces
when can law enforcement officers inspect your boat? - ANS-officers may inspect your
boat at any time
what percent of boating accidents and deaths are due to alcohol and drugs? - ANS-40%
of accidents and deaths
what is the blood alcohol concentration limit in Canada? - ANS-80mg per 100ml (0.08)
what are some negative effects of alcohol and boating? - ANS-boater fatigue,
dehydration, lowered judgement, slower reaction, lower motor skills, poor depth
perception, inner ear disturbances, quicker hypothermia
what is a compliance notice? - ANS-needed by all pleasure craft that are less than 24m
and can have a motor
what information is on a compliance notice? - ANS-maximum number of adults,
recommended gross load capacity, recommended safe limits of engine power
what is the hull identification number? - ANS-it is 12 numbers and must be on all
pleasure craft made in Canada and helps find lost or stolen boats
where is the HIN on a boat? - ANS-permanently marked on the outside upper starboard
corner of the transom
what is the pleasure craft licence? - ANS-a document that contains the ID numbers for
your boat and is needed for all boats with a motor of 10hp or more
where is the pleasure craft licence ID numbers on a boat? - ANS-the 12 numbers are
above the waterline and as far forward as possible on both sides
Complete Solutions
where can you find the rules for recreational boaters? - ANS-Canada Shipping Act 2001
and Criminal Code of Canada
who must follow Canada's marine rules? - ANS-all boat operators in Canada (both
residents and visitors)
who enforces Canada's boating laws? - ANS-the RCMP and provincial/municipal police
forces
when can law enforcement officers inspect your boat? - ANS-officers may inspect your
boat at any time
what percent of boating accidents and deaths are due to alcohol and drugs? - ANS-40%
of accidents and deaths
what is the blood alcohol concentration limit in Canada? - ANS-80mg per 100ml (0.08)
what are some negative effects of alcohol and boating? - ANS-boater fatigue,
dehydration, lowered judgement, slower reaction, lower motor skills, poor depth
perception, inner ear disturbances, quicker hypothermia
what is a compliance notice? - ANS-needed by all pleasure craft that are less than 24m
and can have a motor
what information is on a compliance notice? - ANS-maximum number of adults,
recommended gross load capacity, recommended safe limits of engine power
what is the hull identification number? - ANS-it is 12 numbers and must be on all
pleasure craft made in Canada and helps find lost or stolen boats
where is the HIN on a boat? - ANS-permanently marked on the outside upper starboard
corner of the transom
what is the pleasure craft licence? - ANS-a document that contains the ID numbers for
your boat and is needed for all boats with a motor of 10hp or more
where is the pleasure craft licence ID numbers on a boat? - ANS-the 12 numbers are
above the waterline and as far forward as possible on both sides
