Boating Chapter 3 Review Questions and Answers Graded A

Boating Chapter 3 Review Questions and Answers Graded A If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the _____ first when leaving the dock. stern line The _____ is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course. give way vessel The stand on vessel must _____ unless _____. maintain course and speed; give way vessel is not taking appropriate action If you are overtaking another vessel, you are the stand on vessel. False If you are driving a power boat or PWC and meet another power boat or PWC head on, you should keep to the _____. right If you see a red and white light ahead when boating at night, you should maintain course and speed. False If you only see a green light while boating at night, you may be approaching a _____ and you must _____ sailboat; always give way __________ are the "traffic signals" that guide boaters safely along their course. buoys and markers The phrase "R____ R____ R____" reminds vessels of the correct course in the lateral system of U.S. Aids to Navigation. Red Right Returning A buoy that is red and has an even number marks the edge of a channel on a boater's _____ side. right A good rule of thumb is that the anchor line should be at least _____ times the depth of water. 7-10 You should never anchor from the _____ of the vessel as that can make the vessel unstable. stern To maintain steering control of PWC, you must never allow the engine to _____ or _____. return to idle; shut off The most common complaint people have against PWC operators are _____ and _____. wake jumping; riding too close to other vessels As a courtesy to other boaters and people on shore, PWC operators should _____ their operating area. vary Name a safety device that shuts the engine off if the operator is thrown from the proper operating position. Lanyard with cut off switch To avoid propeller strike accidents, make sure _____ when passengers are boarding and disembarking a boat. the engine is off