NY BOATERS’ EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RATED AND VERIFIED A+.
Drugs and alcohol have which of the following effects on boat operators?
D. Diminished coordination
Which of the following is a MYTH associated with drinking and boating?
B. Drinking alcohol while operating a boat is not a serious offense
Which of the following best describes the operator's rule of responsibility?
C. Pay attention and operate the vessel responsibly
Which of the following is a legal requirement for boat operation?
A. Operators must use every available means to determine the risk of a
collision
In areas of heavy boat traffic, how can the operator reduce the chances of a
collision?
B. Assign a responsible passenger to act as a second lookout
Which of the following is the most important factor when determining a safe
speed?
D. Wind, water conditions and currents
If approaching an area of high traffic density, what should a boat operator
do?
A. Slow down
When two vessels are in a crossing a situation, the vessel that must
maintain course and speed (Vessel B), is referred to as which of the
following?
, C. Stand-on vessel
When two vessels are in a crossing situation on the water, the vessel that
must take early and substantial action to avoid a collision (Vessel A) is
called which of the following?
A. Give-way vessel
Which of the following actions is required of Boat A as it approaches the port
side of Boat B in darkness or reduced visibility?
B. Give-way to the starboard side
What does the following orange diamond non-lateral marker indicate?
B. Hazard - marks isolated hazards such as shoals and rocks
What does the following orange square non-lateral marker indicate?
A. Information - displays information such as locality, marina, campsite, etc.
When docking your vessel and the wind is in your face, how should you
approach the dock?
A. Approach at a steep angle (30-45°) and swing the boat quickly
As a general rule of thumb, the length of the rode (anchor line + chain)
should be how many times the depth of water in which it will anchor?
B. 7-10 times
Which of the following would help in reducing the risk of carbon monoxide
poisoning on board a vessel?
D. Regular vessel maintenance
What is the best way to protect people in the water against propeller strikes?
A. Turn off the engine if people are swimming around the boat
ANSWERS RATED AND VERIFIED A+.
Drugs and alcohol have which of the following effects on boat operators?
D. Diminished coordination
Which of the following is a MYTH associated with drinking and boating?
B. Drinking alcohol while operating a boat is not a serious offense
Which of the following best describes the operator's rule of responsibility?
C. Pay attention and operate the vessel responsibly
Which of the following is a legal requirement for boat operation?
A. Operators must use every available means to determine the risk of a
collision
In areas of heavy boat traffic, how can the operator reduce the chances of a
collision?
B. Assign a responsible passenger to act as a second lookout
Which of the following is the most important factor when determining a safe
speed?
D. Wind, water conditions and currents
If approaching an area of high traffic density, what should a boat operator
do?
A. Slow down
When two vessels are in a crossing a situation, the vessel that must
maintain course and speed (Vessel B), is referred to as which of the
following?
, C. Stand-on vessel
When two vessels are in a crossing situation on the water, the vessel that
must take early and substantial action to avoid a collision (Vessel A) is
called which of the following?
A. Give-way vessel
Which of the following actions is required of Boat A as it approaches the port
side of Boat B in darkness or reduced visibility?
B. Give-way to the starboard side
What does the following orange diamond non-lateral marker indicate?
B. Hazard - marks isolated hazards such as shoals and rocks
What does the following orange square non-lateral marker indicate?
A. Information - displays information such as locality, marina, campsite, etc.
When docking your vessel and the wind is in your face, how should you
approach the dock?
A. Approach at a steep angle (30-45°) and swing the boat quickly
As a general rule of thumb, the length of the rode (anchor line + chain)
should be how many times the depth of water in which it will anchor?
B. 7-10 times
Which of the following would help in reducing the risk of carbon monoxide
poisoning on board a vessel?
D. Regular vessel maintenance
What is the best way to protect people in the water against propeller strikes?
A. Turn off the engine if people are swimming around the boat
