Boater safety Exam: Questions & Answers: A+ Score Guide Solution

Boater safety Exam : Questions & Answers Bow (Ans- Front of the vessel Gunwale (Ans- Upper edge of vessels side Starboard (Ans- Right side of a vessel Stern (Ans- Rear of a vessel Port (Ans- Left side of a vessel Capacity Plate Has what on it? (Ans- Maximum weight capacity and/or the maximum number of people that the boat can carry safely Before beginning to fuel (Ans- Turn off anything that might cause a spark and close all windows to prevent fumes from entering the boat Before launching your vessel from a trailer (Ans- Prepare to launch well away from the boat ramp so then u don't block any traffic Regularly Engine Maintenance (Ans- Check the oil and fluid levels before every outing Before docking u should? (Ans- Determine the wind/current direction while stopped by observing which way your boat drifts. If possible make your approach into the wind or current whichever is stronger Give way vessel (Ans- The vessel that is required to take early substantial actio n to keep well away from other vessels by stopping slowing down or changing course Stand on vessel (Ans- The vessel that must maintain its course and speed unless it becomes apparent that the giveaway vessel is not taking appropriate action Safe speed= (Ans- You have enough time to avoid a collision and do you have visibility condition and visibility condition What is the operator responsible for (Ans- Responsible for avoiding a collision