Boating Test Questions and Answers Graded A+

Boating Test Questions and Answers Graded A+ Bow front of a vessel Stern rear of a vessel Starboard right side of a vessel Port left side of a vessel Hull body of a vessel Propeller rotates and powers a boat forward or backward A capacity plate indicates the maximum _______ capacity and/or the maximum _______ ____ _______ that the boat can carry safely in _______ weather. weight; number of people; good Before beginning to fuel, turn off anything that might cause a ________ (engines, fans, or electrical equipment) Close all _______ to prevent fumes from entering the boat. (if you're fueling in an enclosed area, keep them open) spark; openings While on land at the ramp area, remove and dispose of all ________ from the vessel and trailer, remove the ________ ________ to release bilge water, and drain any live wells. This will help prevent the spread of ________ ________ plants and animals. weeds; drain plug; aquatic nuisance Where should you prepare your vessel for launching or for the drive home? well away from the ramp Before docking, determine the wind and/or current direction while stopped by observing which way your boat drifts. If possible, make your approach into the ________ or ________, whichever is stronger. This will give you more control. wind or current 3 major responsibilities of vessel operators: 1. Practice ________ ________. It is the responsibility of every boat or PWC operator to take all necessary action to avoid a ________. good seamanship; collision 3 major responsibilities of vessel operators: 2. Keep a proper ________ ________. Failing to do this is the ________ ________ cause of collisions look out; most common 3 major responsibilities of vessel operators: 3. Maintain a ________ ________. This is the _______ that ensures you will have ample time to _______ a collision (and can stop within an appropriate distance). (#1 factor of a safe speed is visibility.) safe speed; speed; avoid Give-way vessel The vessel that is required to take early and substantial action to keep well away from other vessels (alters their course) Stand-on vessel The vessel that must maintain its course and speed unless it becomes apparent that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action (stays on course) Ways two vessels approach one another: Overtaking The vessel is coming upon another vessel from behind or nearly behind the other vessel (and about to pass it) Is a sail boat a stand-on or give-way vessel? A sail boat is stand-on unless it has its sails furled with a motor running. Then it can be either. Navigation lights must be visible from ________ to ________ and during periods of restricted ________, such as fog. sunset to sunrise; visibility Lateral markers are navigational aids that mark the ________ of ________ ________ areas (for example, directing travel within a channel) edges of safe water Exclusion Area (non-lateral marker) Cross diamonds indicate areas off-limits to all vessels such as swimming areas, dams, and spillways. Where should you never anchor from? The stern because it can create the boat to swamp Nautical charts contain important information such as... ________ ________ and the ________ of ________, ________ ________, ________, and ________. water depths and the locations of channels, sand bars, rocks, and vegetation. Most important thing about steering a PWC. Never allow the engine to stop or return to idle during operation What happens if you allow the engine on these PWCs to return to idle or shut off during operation? You lose all steering control An emergency ignition safety switch can ________ ________ the engine if the operator falls off the PWC or out of the powerboat, or is otherwise thrown from the proper operating position (aka kill switch). A ________ connects the safety switch to the operator's wrist or PFD. shut off; lanyard To avoid propeller strike injuries, you should turn off the engine when... passengers are boarding or disembarking The registration number and validation decals must be displayed as follows: Number must be ________, applied as a ________, or otherwise ________ to ________ sides of the ________. painted; decal; affixed; both; bow To operate a personal watercraft (PWC) on New Jersey waters, 1. You must be ____ years or older, 2. You must have successfully completed an approved ________ ________ course, 3. Must carry your New Jersey Boat Safety Certificate ________ ________. 16; boating safety; on board To operate a motorized vessel other than a PWC on New Jersey waters, you must be ____ to ____ years old and 1. May operate only vessels ____ ________ long or longer and powered by a ________ less than ____ horsepower 2. Have successfully completed an approved ________ ________ course 3. Carry your New Jersey Boat Safety Certificate ________ ________ 13 to 15; 12 feet; motor; boating safety; on board A ________-________ license allows you to operate a vessel over 12 feet and under 10 hp (same requirements as if you're 13 to 15; only required if you are boating on waters where the tide does not change) non-tidal It is illegal to exceed slow speed/no wake within... 200 feet of a marina, pier, dock, or wharf Alcohol has much ________ effects while boating and is a major contributor to many boating ________ and ________. stronger; accidents and fatalities By boating on New Jersey waters, vessel operators have given consent ("implied consent") to what? an alcohol and/or drug test Each PFD (personal flotation device) must be... (3 things) in good condition, be the proper size for the intended wearer, and very readily accessible. Type I PFD offshore life jacket Type I PFDs (offshore life jackets) are vests geared for ________ or ________ waters when a rescue may take a while. They provide the most ________, are excellent for ________, and will turn most ________ persons face up in the water. rough or remote; buoyancy; flotation; unconscious PFD requirements 1. All children 12 years old or younger must wear a PFD whenever they are on a vessel that is underway (unless they are in a fully enclosed, non-removable cabin) 2. Sizing for PFDs is based on body weight and chest size (not age or height) Fire extinguishers should be placed in a(n) ________ ________ away from the ________ and ________ and not in a compartment. accessible area; engine; motors Vessels on federally controlled waters must be equipped with ________ ________ ________-________ visual distress signals. U.S. Coast Guard approved Vessels less than ________ feet (20 meters) in length, which includes PWCs, are required to carry on board a ________ or ________ or some other means to make an efficient ________ signal audible for at least ___ mile. 65.6; whistle or horn; sound; 1 A PWC may not be operated between ________ and ________. sunset and sunrise A PWC may not be operated above minimum headway speed within ____ feet of buoys or signs, a shoreline, a person in the water, or a residential dwelling unit. (just enough to keep control of the direction) 100 A person may not be ________ between sunset and sunrise towed When towing a person on skis, surfboard, or similar device, the operator must have a ________ person on board to act as an ________. competent; observer Both operators are required to file a full description of the accident with the New Jersey State Police, Marine Law Enforcement station in the area where the accident occurred if the accident involves: property damage of more than $2,000 The effects of alcohol is increased by the ________ ________ placed on your body while boating. Also, - Alcohol causes ________ of your body. - It takes less alcohol, combined with stressors, to ________ an operator's ability to operate safely. - Research has proven that ____ of the amount of alcohol that it takes to make a person legally intoxicated on land can make a boater ________ intoxicated on the water. natural stressors; dehydration; impair; 1/3; equally To help prevent and prepare for capsizing, swapping, or someone falling overboard: ________ ________ ________ ___ ________ ________ by not allowing people to ________ ________ or ________ around while underway, especially in smaller, less stable boats. keep your center of gravity low; stand up or move If you capsize or swamp your boat and your boat remains afloat, try to ________ or ________ ________ it in order to get as much of your body out of the ________ ________ as possible. reboard or climb onto; cold water If someone falls overboard, you need to immediately: ________ the ________ and pull the victim on board over the ________, keeping the weight in the boat balanced. Stop the engine; stern If you run aground, don't put the boat in ________. Instead, stop the ________ and lift the ________. reverse; engine; outdrive There are 4 stages of cold water immersion. Stage 1 is ________ "________ ________" initial "cold shock" Stage 1: Initial "cold shock" occurs in the first ___-___ minutes of immersion in cold water. Sudden immersion into cold water can cause immediate, involuntary ________; ________; ________; and ________—all of which can result in water inhalation and drowning. 3-5; gasping; hyperventilation; panic; vertigo ________ ________ (CO) is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas that is produced when a carbon-based fuel ________. Carbon monoxide; burns To avoid severe weather, be alert to ________ conditions. Accumulating ________ ________, shifting ________, and ________ skies all may be indications of danger. Listen for distant ________. weather; dark clouds; winds; graying; thunder If out in severe weather, slow down, but keep enough power to maintain ________ and ________. headway and steering The ________ of a vessel (not the owner or captain) has a ________ to their passengers. operator; responsibility Before departing, have a ________ ________ with all passengers. safety discussion Let all passengers know the ________ of emergency equipment such as ________ or ________ ________. location; PFDs or fire extinguishers Conduct an ________ ________ (informal) with all passengers. emergency drill Make sure that anyone operating ________ vessel understands his or her ________. your; responsibilities Paddlesports: A paddler prepares for safety by keeping a ________ center of gravity and ___ points of contact to keep their weight ________. low; 3; balanced It is extra important to wear a PFD when the water is ________ or when ________. cold; fishing