TN BOAT LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
what does a boat's capacity plate tell you? - ANSWER-the maximum number of persons
and/or weight the boat should carry
where must registration numbers and validation decals be displayed? - ANSWER-bow
which type of PFD offers the best protection when you are boating in rough waters
where rescue may take awhile? - ANSWER-
when selecting a PFD, what should be the most important consideration? - ANSWER-
size
which statements about PFDs is true? - ANSWER-
when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWER-
which type of fire extinguisher should be used on gasoline fire? - ANSWER-
why should you never use automotive electrical parts on a vessel? - ANSWER-
when preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat?
- ANSWER-
when two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for
maintaining a sharp lookout? - ANSWER-
on a recreational boat, the location of emergency equipment (life jackets, fire
extinguisher, visual distress signals, radio, etc.) should be reviewed before departure
with which persons? - ANSWER-
when is the best time to clean your boat in order to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance
species? - ANSWER-
who is responsible for explaining basic safety practices and laws to passengers? -
ANSWER-
when you are operating a boat or PWC, what factors should you consider when taking
action to avoid a collision? - ANSWER-
what is the effect of the use of alcohol by boat operators or passengers - ANSWER-
reaction times become slower
AND ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
what does a boat's capacity plate tell you? - ANSWER-the maximum number of persons
and/or weight the boat should carry
where must registration numbers and validation decals be displayed? - ANSWER-bow
which type of PFD offers the best protection when you are boating in rough waters
where rescue may take awhile? - ANSWER-
when selecting a PFD, what should be the most important consideration? - ANSWER-
size
which statements about PFDs is true? - ANSWER-
when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWER-
which type of fire extinguisher should be used on gasoline fire? - ANSWER-
why should you never use automotive electrical parts on a vessel? - ANSWER-
when preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat?
- ANSWER-
when two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for
maintaining a sharp lookout? - ANSWER-
on a recreational boat, the location of emergency equipment (life jackets, fire
extinguisher, visual distress signals, radio, etc.) should be reviewed before departure
with which persons? - ANSWER-
when is the best time to clean your boat in order to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance
species? - ANSWER-
who is responsible for explaining basic safety practices and laws to passengers? -
ANSWER-
when you are operating a boat or PWC, what factors should you consider when taking
action to avoid a collision? - ANSWER-
what is the effect of the use of alcohol by boat operators or passengers - ANSWER-
reaction times become slower
