NH BOATING TEST|QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Most boating fatalities are the result of
capsizing or falling over
What is the maximum number of people that may be towed on water-skis from
one motorboat at the same time without a permit from the Director of Safety?
2
Regulatory Buoys in the Uniform State Waterway Marking System are
recognized by:
the horizontal orange bands at the top and bottom
On NH waters, any vessel 26 feet in length and greater must have a:
a bell and a hand or power sounding device audible for a distance of 1 mile
When boating near large vessels, you should:
avoid jumping wakes, riding close alongside, or cutting under the bow
When boarding a small boat from a dock or low pier it is best to:
step into the center of the boat
,Anyone who tampers with, destroys, alters or damages an aid to navigation on
NH waters can be charged with a misdemeanor and fined $2000 and/or receive
up to one year in jail
True
Class II and Class III vessels may mount their running lights on the sides of the
superstructure and display a white masthead light showing in the direction of
the red and green lights combined
true
An example or reckless operation would be:
operating a power boat in a swimming area with swimmers present
If a boat capsizes:
grab a lifejacket, swim to the boat, and stay with the boat
When must a person being towed on water skis or any other device, by a a
motorboat, wear a personal flotation device?
at all times
You should have the following equipment on your canoes and kayaks
A Coast Guard approved life jacket for each person on board
, Whenever possible, if you are trying to bring someone into your boat from the
water, you should bring him or her in:
over the stern
Freeboard is defined as:
the distance from the waterline to the top of the gunwale
One approved Type I, II, or III wearable life jacket for each person on board plus
one throwable device are required on private vessels:
16 feet or over in length
When two powerboats are crossing, the vessel on the starboard-side always has
the right of way.
True
In poor visibility, motorboat operators must sound on the horn every two
minutes:
one prolonged blast
Fire extinguishers are classified according to the type and size fire they put out
by:
letters and numbers
Before you buy a lifejacket, you should make sure that:
ANSWERS
Most boating fatalities are the result of
capsizing or falling over
What is the maximum number of people that may be towed on water-skis from
one motorboat at the same time without a permit from the Director of Safety?
2
Regulatory Buoys in the Uniform State Waterway Marking System are
recognized by:
the horizontal orange bands at the top and bottom
On NH waters, any vessel 26 feet in length and greater must have a:
a bell and a hand or power sounding device audible for a distance of 1 mile
When boating near large vessels, you should:
avoid jumping wakes, riding close alongside, or cutting under the bow
When boarding a small boat from a dock or low pier it is best to:
step into the center of the boat
,Anyone who tampers with, destroys, alters or damages an aid to navigation on
NH waters can be charged with a misdemeanor and fined $2000 and/or receive
up to one year in jail
True
Class II and Class III vessels may mount their running lights on the sides of the
superstructure and display a white masthead light showing in the direction of
the red and green lights combined
true
An example or reckless operation would be:
operating a power boat in a swimming area with swimmers present
If a boat capsizes:
grab a lifejacket, swim to the boat, and stay with the boat
When must a person being towed on water skis or any other device, by a a
motorboat, wear a personal flotation device?
at all times
You should have the following equipment on your canoes and kayaks
A Coast Guard approved life jacket for each person on board
, Whenever possible, if you are trying to bring someone into your boat from the
water, you should bring him or her in:
over the stern
Freeboard is defined as:
the distance from the waterline to the top of the gunwale
One approved Type I, II, or III wearable life jacket for each person on board plus
one throwable device are required on private vessels:
16 feet or over in length
When two powerboats are crossing, the vessel on the starboard-side always has
the right of way.
True
In poor visibility, motorboat operators must sound on the horn every two
minutes:
one prolonged blast
Fire extinguishers are classified according to the type and size fire they put out
by:
letters and numbers
Before you buy a lifejacket, you should make sure that:
