RI Safe Boating Exam Practice Test
RI Safe Boating Exam Practice Test
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1. How should a vessel's registration number and on both sides of the forward half of the
validation decal be displayed? boat
2. Where is the best place to store PFD's on a In an open bin near the passenger
boat? seats
3. What important safety information is found on maximum weight and/or number of
a boat's capacity plate? people the boat can carry safely
4. What is the best way to find out about hazards Consult a nautical chart
on a local waterway?
5. What is the mandatory boating safety educa- must have passed an approved boater
tion requirement for persons who are operat- education course
ing personal watercraft on Rhode Island wa-
ters?
6. What determines how many wearable PFDs Number of people on board
are required on a vessel?
7. What is the cause of most boating accidents? Human error
8. What vessels are exempt from having to have vessels more than 26 feet in length with
a Type B fire extinguisher on board on Rhode an inboard engine and closed con-
Island waters? struction
9. which statement regarding PFDs (personal PFDs are considered illegal if they are
floatation devices) is true? not the proper size and fit for the per-
sons wearing them
10. For most people, how many alcoholic drinks one
does it take before judgement and physical
reaction time are impaired?
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11. The following vessels are operating on Rhode recreational boat 18 feet in length
Island waters. Which vessel must carry day
visual distress signals?
12. If you hear five short, rapid blasts from a horn there is danger
or whistle while underway, what does this tell
you?
13. What indicates the possibility of dangerous buildup of dark clouds and shifting
weather conditions? winds
14. Which statement regarding vessel mainte- When replacing electrical parts on a
nance is true? vessel, never use automotive parts
15. How should you approach the dock when into the wind or current, whichever is
docking your vessel? stronger
16. What should you do before fueling your boat? Turn off the engine and close all win-
dows, ports, doors and other openings
17. What precaution should you take when towing crisscross the safety chains from the
a trailer? trailer's coupler to the vehicle
18. What device on a boat is most important to ignition safety switch lanyard
prevent propeller strike injuries?
19. You are operating a powerboat and see a div- 50 feet
er-down flag displayed from a boat or floating
in the water. How far must you stay away from
the flag?
20. What is the best way to minimize the risk of have all passengers wear a life jacket at
drowning while boating? all times
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RI Safe Boating Exam Practice Test
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_dd56zi
1. How should a vessel's registration number and on both sides of the forward half of the
validation decal be displayed? boat
2. Where is the best place to store PFD's on a In an open bin near the passenger
boat? seats
3. What important safety information is found on maximum weight and/or number of
a boat's capacity plate? people the boat can carry safely
4. What is the best way to find out about hazards Consult a nautical chart
on a local waterway?
5. What is the mandatory boating safety educa- must have passed an approved boater
tion requirement for persons who are operat- education course
ing personal watercraft on Rhode Island wa-
ters?
6. What determines how many wearable PFDs Number of people on board
are required on a vessel?
7. What is the cause of most boating accidents? Human error
8. What vessels are exempt from having to have vessels more than 26 feet in length with
a Type B fire extinguisher on board on Rhode an inboard engine and closed con-
Island waters? struction
9. which statement regarding PFDs (personal PFDs are considered illegal if they are
floatation devices) is true? not the proper size and fit for the per-
sons wearing them
10. For most people, how many alcoholic drinks one
does it take before judgement and physical
reaction time are impaired?
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RI Safe Boating Exam Practice Test
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_dd56zi
11. The following vessels are operating on Rhode recreational boat 18 feet in length
Island waters. Which vessel must carry day
visual distress signals?
12. If you hear five short, rapid blasts from a horn there is danger
or whistle while underway, what does this tell
you?
13. What indicates the possibility of dangerous buildup of dark clouds and shifting
weather conditions? winds
14. Which statement regarding vessel mainte- When replacing electrical parts on a
nance is true? vessel, never use automotive parts
15. How should you approach the dock when into the wind or current, whichever is
docking your vessel? stronger
16. What should you do before fueling your boat? Turn off the engine and close all win-
dows, ports, doors and other openings
17. What precaution should you take when towing crisscross the safety chains from the
a trailer? trailer's coupler to the vehicle
18. What device on a boat is most important to ignition safety switch lanyard
prevent propeller strike injuries?
19. You are operating a powerboat and see a div- 50 feet
er-down flag displayed from a boat or floating
in the water. How far must you stay away from
the flag?
20. What is the best way to minimize the risk of have all passengers wear a life jacket at
drowning while boating? all times
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