Boat Ed temporary boaters test answers (100% correct)

What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat? correct answers The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator Vessel operators involved in a reportable boating accident must report the accident by the quickest means possible to: correct answers all the above A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are the conditions? correct answers good weather When you see a red flag or body with a white diagonal stripe ( divers down symbol), you must: correct answers both A and C Any person born on or after January 1,1988, who operates a vessel with a motor of 10 horsepower or greater must have the following: correct answers proof of approved boater safety education What is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an engine cut off switch? correct answers to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard our boat capsizes but remains afloat , what should you do ? correct answers hang onto to the boat or climb When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, you see a mud trail in your wake where your boat has churned up the bottom, if you see this trail you should: correct answers stop your vessel and pole or walk it out the area What three ingredients ignite a fire? correct answers heat,oxygen,fire You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a red triangular daymark, why should you do? correct answers keep the marker on your starboard (right side) Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area? correct answers range crossed diamond A powerboat is operating at night. Which of these lights must be shown ? correct answers white masthead light A motor boat and a pic are approaching head-on. What action must be taken? correct answers Both vessels should turn to the starboard (right) . What should the operator of a stand on vessel do when encountering a giveaway vessel? correct answers maintain course and speed unless the give way vessel does not take action