MISSOURI BOATING QUIZZES WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is the important safety information found on a boats capacity plate? - ANSWER-
Maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What should you do with your float plan for a weekend or water outing? - ANSWER-
Leave it with a friend or relative
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boats fuel tank? - ANSWER-Keep
contact between the nozzle and vessel
How often should you check the engine oil level - ANSWER-Before each outing
How should a trailers safety chains be attached to the towing vehicle? - ANSWER-
Crisscrossed underneath
What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat - ANSWER-Don't exceed the limits
on the capacity plate
What should be included on a float plan? - ANSWER-Your plans for the water outing
At what point should you open all windows and hatches when fueling - ANSWER-After
fueling
What is the best way to clean the hull of your vessel to protect the environment? -
ANSWER-Use plain water or non-phosphate detergent
You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to load your
equipment and gear? - ANSWER-well away from the boat ramp and approach lane
What is the best way to approach a dock when there is strong wind or current? -
ANSWER-Into the wind or current
When boating at night, what does a single white light on a boat tell you? - ANSWER-
You are overtaking another boat or it is anchored
One boat is overtaking another. Which boat should stand on? - ANSWER-the boat
being overtaken
What color is a boat's sternlight - ANSWER-White
, What should the operator of a give-way vessel do to avoid colliding with a stand-on
vessel? - ANSWER-Take early and substantial action to stay well clear
Which of these causes most collisions? - ANSWER-Failing to keep a proper lookout
Which of these is a factor when determining the safe speed for a vessel? - ANSWER-
Traffic density
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - ANSWER-
You can stop within an appropriate distance to avoid a collision
When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat, which one is the give-way vessel -
ANSWER-Powerboat
A sailboat is underway in the fog. What sound signal should you hear? - ANSWER-One
prolonged blast plus two short blasts every two minutes
You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the
stand-on vessel. What must you do? - ANSWER-Maintain course and speed unless the
give-way vessel fails to take action
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - ANSWER-to avoid collisions
When can a navigation rules be overlooked? - ANSWER-When necessary to avoid
immediate danger.
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? - ANSWER-Operator
A powerboat is underway in the fog. What signal sound should you hear? - ANSWER-
One prolonged blast every two minutes
What should you check to decide if a speed is safe for your boat? - ANSWER-Wind and
water conditions
What practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency? - ANSWER-
Maintaining a safe speed based on the boat traffic
What should a PWC operator do to minimize the risk of accident or injury? - ANSWER-
Be aware of all traffic in the boating area.
You are operating a PWC. What is most likely to create a blind spot that blocks other
boats from seeing you? - ANSWER-Passing too closely behind another boat
What information would be included on a nautical chart of a harbor? - ANSWER-
Channel locations
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is the important safety information found on a boats capacity plate? - ANSWER-
Maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What should you do with your float plan for a weekend or water outing? - ANSWER-
Leave it with a friend or relative
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boats fuel tank? - ANSWER-Keep
contact between the nozzle and vessel
How often should you check the engine oil level - ANSWER-Before each outing
How should a trailers safety chains be attached to the towing vehicle? - ANSWER-
Crisscrossed underneath
What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat - ANSWER-Don't exceed the limits
on the capacity plate
What should be included on a float plan? - ANSWER-Your plans for the water outing
At what point should you open all windows and hatches when fueling - ANSWER-After
fueling
What is the best way to clean the hull of your vessel to protect the environment? -
ANSWER-Use plain water or non-phosphate detergent
You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to load your
equipment and gear? - ANSWER-well away from the boat ramp and approach lane
What is the best way to approach a dock when there is strong wind or current? -
ANSWER-Into the wind or current
When boating at night, what does a single white light on a boat tell you? - ANSWER-
You are overtaking another boat or it is anchored
One boat is overtaking another. Which boat should stand on? - ANSWER-the boat
being overtaken
What color is a boat's sternlight - ANSWER-White
, What should the operator of a give-way vessel do to avoid colliding with a stand-on
vessel? - ANSWER-Take early and substantial action to stay well clear
Which of these causes most collisions? - ANSWER-Failing to keep a proper lookout
Which of these is a factor when determining the safe speed for a vessel? - ANSWER-
Traffic density
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - ANSWER-
You can stop within an appropriate distance to avoid a collision
When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat, which one is the give-way vessel -
ANSWER-Powerboat
A sailboat is underway in the fog. What sound signal should you hear? - ANSWER-One
prolonged blast plus two short blasts every two minutes
You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the
stand-on vessel. What must you do? - ANSWER-Maintain course and speed unless the
give-way vessel fails to take action
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - ANSWER-to avoid collisions
When can a navigation rules be overlooked? - ANSWER-When necessary to avoid
immediate danger.
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? - ANSWER-Operator
A powerboat is underway in the fog. What signal sound should you hear? - ANSWER-
One prolonged blast every two minutes
What should you check to decide if a speed is safe for your boat? - ANSWER-Wind and
water conditions
What practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency? - ANSWER-
Maintaining a safe speed based on the boat traffic
What should a PWC operator do to minimize the risk of accident or injury? - ANSWER-
Be aware of all traffic in the boating area.
You are operating a PWC. What is most likely to create a blind spot that blocks other
boats from seeing you? - ANSWER-Passing too closely behind another boat
What information would be included on a nautical chart of a harbor? - ANSWER-
Channel locations
