Boatsmart - Module 2 Exam with correct
Answers
where can you find the rules for recreational boaters? - Answer -Canada Shipping Act
2001 and Criminal Code of Canada
who must follow Canada's marine rules? - Answer -all boat operators in Canada (both
residents and visitors)
who enforces Canada's boating laws? - Answer -the RCMP and provincial/municipal
police forces
when can law enforcement officers inspect your boat? - Answer -officers may inspect
your boat at any time
what percent of boating accidents and deaths are due to alcohol and drugs? - Answer -
40% of accidents and deaths
what is the blood alcohol concentration limit in Canada? - Answer -80mg per 100ml
(0.08)
what are some negative effects of alcohol and boating? - Answer -boater fatigue,
dehydration, lowered judgement, slower reaction, lower motor skills, poor depth
perception, inner ear disturbances, quicker hypothermia
what is a compliance notice? - Answer -needed by all pleasure craft that are less than
24m and can have a motor
what information is on a compliance notice? - Answer -maximum number of adults,
recommended gross load capacity, recommended safe limits of engine power
what is the hull identification number? - Answer -it is 12 numbers and must be on all
pleasure craft made in Canada and helps find lost or stolen boats
where is the HIN on a boat? - Answer -permanently marked on the outside upper
starboard corner of the transom
what is the pleasure craft licence? - Answer -a document that contains the ID numbers
for your boat and is needed for all boats with a motor of 10hp or more
Answers
where can you find the rules for recreational boaters? - Answer -Canada Shipping Act
2001 and Criminal Code of Canada
who must follow Canada's marine rules? - Answer -all boat operators in Canada (both
residents and visitors)
who enforces Canada's boating laws? - Answer -the RCMP and provincial/municipal
police forces
when can law enforcement officers inspect your boat? - Answer -officers may inspect
your boat at any time
what percent of boating accidents and deaths are due to alcohol and drugs? - Answer -
40% of accidents and deaths
what is the blood alcohol concentration limit in Canada? - Answer -80mg per 100ml
(0.08)
what are some negative effects of alcohol and boating? - Answer -boater fatigue,
dehydration, lowered judgement, slower reaction, lower motor skills, poor depth
perception, inner ear disturbances, quicker hypothermia
what is a compliance notice? - Answer -needed by all pleasure craft that are less than
24m and can have a motor
what information is on a compliance notice? - Answer -maximum number of adults,
recommended gross load capacity, recommended safe limits of engine power
what is the hull identification number? - Answer -it is 12 numbers and must be on all
pleasure craft made in Canada and helps find lost or stolen boats
where is the HIN on a boat? - Answer -permanently marked on the outside upper
starboard corner of the transom
what is the pleasure craft licence? - Answer -a document that contains the ID numbers
for your boat and is needed for all boats with a motor of 10hp or more
