Missouri Boating Exam Questions And Answers Rated
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How do you treat a victim of cold-water immersion? ANS Seek medical help immediately
Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? ANS Single-hull boats less than 20
feet in length
You file a flight plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan? ANS
Registration number size and make of your boat
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank ANS Keep contact between the
tank and the fuel spout
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? ANS Checking the oil level
before every outing
You are preparing to tow an outboard boat. What should you do to prevent damage to the engine while on
the road? ANS Raise the engine and secure it
You are docking your boat. The current is pushing you toward the dock. What is the best way to dock?
ANS Approach parallel to the dock let the current push you in
What side of a boat has a red light at night? ANS Port
A powerboat is about to cross paths with a sailboat under sale. What should the powerboat do ANS
Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat
You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the give-way vessel.
What must you do? ANS Take early and substantial action to keep well away
, What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel? ANS Keep a proper lookout for other
vessels at all times
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? ANS Watch for navigational hazards
What is every vessel operator required to do ANS Take all necessary action to avoid a collision
A powerboat is underway in the fog what sound signal should you hear? ANS One prolong blast
every two minutes
Which of these is a factor that determines if I speed is safe for your boat? ANS Hazards in the water
Which practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency ANS Maintaining a safe speed
based on the boat traffic
Which type of anchor has little holding power ANS Mushroom style
You return from the open see you see a red nun buoy what should you do ANS Keep the boot on your
starboard side
You see a white buoy with orange markings and black lettering what type of Buoy is this ANS
Regulatory marker
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? ANS Turn off the engine when passengers are
boarding
You are operating a PWC. Which boating laws and regulations must you obey ANS Laws that apply
to all boats plus those specific to a PWC
You are operating a PWC. You're heading straight toward the dock. You turn the engine off and then turn
the steering control hard right. Which way with the PWC go ANS It will continue straight toward the
dock
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How do you treat a victim of cold-water immersion? ANS Seek medical help immediately
Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? ANS Single-hull boats less than 20
feet in length
You file a flight plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan? ANS
Registration number size and make of your boat
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank ANS Keep contact between the
tank and the fuel spout
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? ANS Checking the oil level
before every outing
You are preparing to tow an outboard boat. What should you do to prevent damage to the engine while on
the road? ANS Raise the engine and secure it
You are docking your boat. The current is pushing you toward the dock. What is the best way to dock?
ANS Approach parallel to the dock let the current push you in
What side of a boat has a red light at night? ANS Port
A powerboat is about to cross paths with a sailboat under sale. What should the powerboat do ANS
Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat
You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the give-way vessel.
What must you do? ANS Take early and substantial action to keep well away
, What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel? ANS Keep a proper lookout for other
vessels at all times
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? ANS Watch for navigational hazards
What is every vessel operator required to do ANS Take all necessary action to avoid a collision
A powerboat is underway in the fog what sound signal should you hear? ANS One prolong blast
every two minutes
Which of these is a factor that determines if I speed is safe for your boat? ANS Hazards in the water
Which practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency ANS Maintaining a safe speed
based on the boat traffic
Which type of anchor has little holding power ANS Mushroom style
You return from the open see you see a red nun buoy what should you do ANS Keep the boot on your
starboard side
You see a white buoy with orange markings and black lettering what type of Buoy is this ANS
Regulatory marker
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? ANS Turn off the engine when passengers are
boarding
You are operating a PWC. Which boating laws and regulations must you obey ANS Laws that apply
to all boats plus those specific to a PWC
You are operating a PWC. You're heading straight toward the dock. You turn the engine off and then turn
the steering control hard right. Which way with the PWC go ANS It will continue straight toward the
dock
