Boating Safety Study Guide

What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - Answer- maximum weight and amount of people What should you do before fueling your boat? - Answer- Turn off the engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel? - Answer- well away from the boat rim What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - Answer- Check the oil level before every outing How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - Answer- into the wind or current, which is stronger When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for avoiding a collision? - Answer- operator or both vessels What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - Answer- watch for navigational hazards Why should a vessel operator keep lookout? - Answer- to avoid collisions How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - Answer- when you are able to avoid collisions What should the operators of PWC and a motorboat do when approaching head on? - Answer- starboard then go When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel when encountering a power-driven vessel? - Answer- When it is overtaking another vessel it is the give-way or power vessel. Visibility is restricted due to fog. What should the vessel operator do to avoid the risk of a collision? - Answer- reduce speed and remain on course When must navigation lights be displayed? - Answer- From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is reduced What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and markers ? - Answer- Edge of safe water areas