MISSOURI BOATING EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
How do you treat a victim of cold water immersion? - ANSWERSeek medical help
immediately
Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? - ANSWERSingle-
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? -
ANSWERRegistration number size and make of your boat
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank - ANSWERKeep
contact between the tank and the fuel spout
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? -
ANSWERChecking 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? - ANSWERRaise 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? - ANSWERApproach parallel to the dock let the current push you in
What side of a boat has a red light at night? - ANSWERPort
A powerboat is about to cross paths with a sailboat under sale. What should the
powerboat do - ANSWERDo 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? - ANSWERTake early and substantial action to
keep well away
What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel? - ANSWERKeep a proper
lookout for other vessels at all times
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - ANSWERWatch for
navigational hazards
What is every vessel operator required to do - ANSWERTake all necessary action to
avoid a collision
A powerboat is underway in the fog what sound signal should you hear? -
ANSWEROne prolong blast every two minutes
, Which of these is a factor that determines if I speed is safe for your boat? -
ANSWERHazards in the water
Which practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency -
ANSWERMaintaining a safe speed based on the boat traffic
Which type of anchor has little holding power - ANSWERMushroom style
You return from the open see you see a red nun buoy what should you do -
ANSWERKeep the boot on your starboard side
You see a white buoy with orange markings and black lettering what type of Buoy is this
- ANSWERRegulatory marker
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - ANSWERTurn off the engine when
passengers are boarding
You are operating a PWC. Which boating laws and regulations must you obey -
ANSWERLaws 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 -
ANSWERIt will continue straight toward the dock
What is the risk wheb a PWC passes too closely behind another boat - ANSWERThe
other boat may create a blindspot for the PWC operator
Which navigation instrument is useful for steering one land is out of sight -
ANSWERCompass
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - ANSWERIn a readily
accessible location
What minimum distance must be maintained from a US naval vessel - ANSWER100
yard
Where is the best place to put PFD's while you are out on your boat - ANSWERIn an
open bin near the passengers seats
Which US Coast Guard approved equipment is required for all vessels -
ANSWERPersonal flotation devices
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating - ANSWERHave
everyone wear an appropriate PFD at all times
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
How do you treat a victim of cold water immersion? - ANSWERSeek medical help
immediately
Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? - ANSWERSingle-
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? -
ANSWERRegistration number size and make of your boat
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank - ANSWERKeep
contact between the tank and the fuel spout
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? -
ANSWERChecking 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? - ANSWERRaise 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? - ANSWERApproach parallel to the dock let the current push you in
What side of a boat has a red light at night? - ANSWERPort
A powerboat is about to cross paths with a sailboat under sale. What should the
powerboat do - ANSWERDo 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? - ANSWERTake early and substantial action to
keep well away
What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel? - ANSWERKeep a proper
lookout for other vessels at all times
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - ANSWERWatch for
navigational hazards
What is every vessel operator required to do - ANSWERTake all necessary action to
avoid a collision
A powerboat is underway in the fog what sound signal should you hear? -
ANSWEROne prolong blast every two minutes
, Which of these is a factor that determines if I speed is safe for your boat? -
ANSWERHazards in the water
Which practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency -
ANSWERMaintaining a safe speed based on the boat traffic
Which type of anchor has little holding power - ANSWERMushroom style
You return from the open see you see a red nun buoy what should you do -
ANSWERKeep the boot on your starboard side
You see a white buoy with orange markings and black lettering what type of Buoy is this
- ANSWERRegulatory marker
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - ANSWERTurn off the engine when
passengers are boarding
You are operating a PWC. Which boating laws and regulations must you obey -
ANSWERLaws 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 -
ANSWERIt will continue straight toward the dock
What is the risk wheb a PWC passes too closely behind another boat - ANSWERThe
other boat may create a blindspot for the PWC operator
Which navigation instrument is useful for steering one land is out of sight -
ANSWERCompass
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - ANSWERIn a readily
accessible location
What minimum distance must be maintained from a US naval vessel - ANSWER100
yard
Where is the best place to put PFD's while you are out on your boat - ANSWERIn an
open bin near the passengers seats
Which US Coast Guard approved equipment is required for all vessels -
ANSWERPersonal flotation devices
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating - ANSWERHave
everyone wear an appropriate PFD at all times
