Illinois Boating License Study guide test (Q&A )
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Which of the following is a requirement for PFDs? - ANSWER They must be properly sized for the
intended wearer
What must you do if you see another vessel's red and white lights off your starboard bow? - ANSWER
Maneuver to avoid a collision
What must you do when anchoring at night? - ANSWER Turn on an all-around white light
What is being signaled when you hear 5 short blasts from another vessel's horn? - ANSWER They are
indicating a dangerous situation exists
What is the proper procedure for using hand-held visual distress signal flares? - ANSWER Display only
when immediate or potential danger exists
Which of the following is required on federally-controlled waters for boats less than 39.4 feet? - ANSWER
Whistle
When selecting a PFD, what should be the most important consideration? - ANSWER Size
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? - ANSWER A whistle or
horn
If pyrotechnic visual distress signals are used, how many must be onboard? - ANSWER 3
A 14-foot boat operating under oars after dark must show what color light to prevent a collision? -
ANSWER White
, What type of boat is most likely to have a planing hull? - ANSWER A ski boat
What does a boat's capacity plate indicate? - ANSWER The maximum number of persons and weight the
boat should carry
Where must registration numbers be displayed? - ANSWER Bow
When on board and facing the bow of a boat, where is the port side? - ANSWER On your left
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No Discharge Zone? - ANSWER Be certain
that the Y valve is secured in the closed position
Under federal law, it is illegal to toss any garbage from a boat if you are within how many miles of shore?
- ANSWER 3
Where onboard a boat is the transom located? - ANSWER At the stern
The helm is what onboard a boat? - ANSWER The mechanism controlling speed and direction
What hull type is best for use on ponds, small lakes and calm rivers? - ANSWER Flat Bottom Hull
A cathedral hull allows a boat to do what? - ANSWER Get up on a plane quicker
Which statement is true concerning visual distress signals? - ANSWER Flares are rated for day, night or
combined day/night use
Which of the following is required to have a backfire flame arrestor? - ANSWER A boat with a gasoline
inboard engine
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Which of the following is a requirement for PFDs? - ANSWER They must be properly sized for the
intended wearer
What must you do if you see another vessel's red and white lights off your starboard bow? - ANSWER
Maneuver to avoid a collision
What must you do when anchoring at night? - ANSWER Turn on an all-around white light
What is being signaled when you hear 5 short blasts from another vessel's horn? - ANSWER They are
indicating a dangerous situation exists
What is the proper procedure for using hand-held visual distress signal flares? - ANSWER Display only
when immediate or potential danger exists
Which of the following is required on federally-controlled waters for boats less than 39.4 feet? - ANSWER
Whistle
When selecting a PFD, what should be the most important consideration? - ANSWER Size
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? - ANSWER A whistle or
horn
If pyrotechnic visual distress signals are used, how many must be onboard? - ANSWER 3
A 14-foot boat operating under oars after dark must show what color light to prevent a collision? -
ANSWER White
, What type of boat is most likely to have a planing hull? - ANSWER A ski boat
What does a boat's capacity plate indicate? - ANSWER The maximum number of persons and weight the
boat should carry
Where must registration numbers be displayed? - ANSWER Bow
When on board and facing the bow of a boat, where is the port side? - ANSWER On your left
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No Discharge Zone? - ANSWER Be certain
that the Y valve is secured in the closed position
Under federal law, it is illegal to toss any garbage from a boat if you are within how many miles of shore?
- ANSWER 3
Where onboard a boat is the transom located? - ANSWER At the stern
The helm is what onboard a boat? - ANSWER The mechanism controlling speed and direction
What hull type is best for use on ponds, small lakes and calm rivers? - ANSWER Flat Bottom Hull
A cathedral hull allows a boat to do what? - ANSWER Get up on a plane quicker
Which statement is true concerning visual distress signals? - ANSWER Flares are rated for day, night or
combined day/night use
Which of the following is required to have a backfire flame arrestor? - ANSWER A boat with a gasoline
inboard engine
