PA Boating Exam
PA Boating Exam
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1. Parts of a boat Bow (front), Stern (back), Port (left), and Starboard (right)
2. Four primary responsibilities Knowing the rules and regulations in the area of boating,
of a boat operator knowing the waters of the area, having the required safety
equipment, the actions of everyone on the boat
3. Boats must operate at slow 100 feet
no-wake speed when they are
within ______ of the shore-
line, floats, docks, launch
ramps, swimmers, downed
skiers, and anchored, moored
or drifting boats
4. What is the minimum distance 500 yards
a boat may operate from a US
Naval Vessel?
5. Define slow, no wake speed. 5 MPH
6. When may someone overlook If doing so would help the boater to avoid dangers
the Navigational rules?
7. What is the most important A personal flotation device
piece of safety equipment
and the best defense against
drowning?
8. In Pennsylvania, how many Enough for each person on the boat
USCG approved wearable life
jackets must be on board all
boats?
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9. A requirement for PFD's is Size
they must be the appropriate
____ for the person wearing it.
10. When should a PFD be re- When it is damaged
placed?
11. Should a PFD be repaired? No
12. Who must wear a PFD? Children 12 and under, everyone in boats less than 16 feet in
length, all water skiers and anyone towed behind a vessel
13. What information is found on Maximum weight capacity, maximum horsepower, maximum
the capacity plate? capacity by number, maximum persons capacity by weight
14. All vessels must show naviga- Between the hours of sunset and sunrise and during periods of
tional lights under what cir- low visibility (rain, fog)
cumstances?
15. In Pennsylvania, where are vi- Lake Erie
sual distress signals required?
16. ____ on the boat should know Everyone
where safety equipment such
as life jackets, fire extinguish-
ers, visual distress signals and
first aid kits are located.
17. Who would you leave your A reliable person
float plan with before going
on a boating trip?
18. Cross and attach the trailer safety chains to tow the vehicle in an
X pattern. Trailer safety chains should not drag.
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PA Boating Exam
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_chosfy
1. Parts of a boat Bow (front), Stern (back), Port (left), and Starboard (right)
2. Four primary responsibilities Knowing the rules and regulations in the area of boating,
of a boat operator knowing the waters of the area, having the required safety
equipment, the actions of everyone on the boat
3. Boats must operate at slow 100 feet
no-wake speed when they are
within ______ of the shore-
line, floats, docks, launch
ramps, swimmers, downed
skiers, and anchored, moored
or drifting boats
4. What is the minimum distance 500 yards
a boat may operate from a US
Naval Vessel?
5. Define slow, no wake speed. 5 MPH
6. When may someone overlook If doing so would help the boater to avoid dangers
the Navigational rules?
7. What is the most important A personal flotation device
piece of safety equipment
and the best defense against
drowning?
8. In Pennsylvania, how many Enough for each person on the boat
USCG approved wearable life
jackets must be on board all
boats?
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, PA Boating Exam
PA Boating Exam
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_chosfy
9. A requirement for PFD's is Size
they must be the appropriate
____ for the person wearing it.
10. When should a PFD be re- When it is damaged
placed?
11. Should a PFD be repaired? No
12. Who must wear a PFD? Children 12 and under, everyone in boats less than 16 feet in
length, all water skiers and anyone towed behind a vessel
13. What information is found on Maximum weight capacity, maximum horsepower, maximum
the capacity plate? capacity by number, maximum persons capacity by weight
14. All vessels must show naviga- Between the hours of sunset and sunrise and during periods of
tional lights under what cir- low visibility (rain, fog)
cumstances?
15. In Pennsylvania, where are vi- Lake Erie
sual distress signals required?
16. ____ on the boat should know Everyone
where safety equipment such
as life jackets, fire extinguish-
ers, visual distress signals and
first aid kits are located.
17. Who would you leave your A reliable person
float plan with before going
on a boating trip?
18. Cross and attach the trailer safety chains to tow the vehicle in an
X pattern. Trailer safety chains should not drag.
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