California Boating Exam questions with latest correct answers

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Under which condition is a person at greatest rick of developing hypothermia? - Being immersed in cold
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water
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How will a boat perform if it is loaded beyond its capacity? - It will be difficult to control
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A life jacket on your vessel should be sized for which person on board? - It's intended wearer
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On a 15ft boat, which object is required to be on-board? - One Coast Guard approved life jacket for each
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person
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When is it a good advice for adults to wear Coast Guard approved life jackets? - When in bad weather
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What should be done with a badly discolored Coast Guard approved life jacket with a torn strap? -
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Discard and replace it
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When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area, why should you watch
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your wake? - It may cause personal injury or damage.
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Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance program for a gasoline
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powered boat? - Examination of thru-hull fittings for sign of leakage or corrosion.
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Who has the primary responsibility for the safety of all persons aboard a recreational boat? - Boat
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operator
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In what part of the boat are gasoline fumes most likely to accumulate? - Bilge
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How does alcohol use affect boat operators or passengers? - Physical reactions become slower
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Under the influence of alcohol, what happens to a persons reasoning ability? - It becomes weaker
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How does drinking alcohol while boating effect other conditions related to being out on the water? -
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Increases feeling of fatigue
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What should you do first if a passenger falls overboard while your boat is at anchor? - Throw a type IV
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Coast Guard approved life jacket to the passenger
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Which is the most important factor in determining a safe vessel speed on any given day? - Traffic
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Density
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