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Boat Ed Practice Exam |Authentic
Questions With Correct Answers
Why should you avoid spreading non-native species between waterways?-correct-
answer-to protect the native species in the water
To minimize the risk of an accident, what should you do if your group plans to
consume alcohol?-correct-answer-Have a non-drinker operate the vessel.
How does the effect of alcohol while boating compare to its effect while on land?-
correct-answer-The effect is increased while boating.
What is most likely to cause someone to fall overboard?-correct-answer-moving
around the boat while underway
Exhaust outlets are often located in the area under a boat's swim platform. This
area should be strictly off limits. What is the danger if a swimmer enters this
area?-correct-answer-fatal carbon monoxide poisoning
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What type of fire can be put out safely with water?-correct-answer-paper
What causes a PFD to wear out over time?-correct-answer-exposure to ultraviolet
rays from the sun
Which statement about PFDs is true?-correct-answer-Drownings are rare when
boaters are wearing an appropriate PFD.
What should you do FIRST if your boat runs aground?-correct-answer-Make sure
no one is injured, and then check for leaks.
You are caught in a storm in your boat. Your engine stops. What should you do?-
correct-answer-Drop a sea anchor off the bow.
It is a good idea for all boaters to use a pre-departure checklist. Why?-correct-
answer-to ensure safety
Boat Ed Practice Exam |Authentic
Questions With Correct Answers
Why should you avoid spreading non-native species between waterways?-correct-
answer-to protect the native species in the water
To minimize the risk of an accident, what should you do if your group plans to
consume alcohol?-correct-answer-Have a non-drinker operate the vessel.
How does the effect of alcohol while boating compare to its effect while on land?-
correct-answer-The effect is increased while boating.
What is most likely to cause someone to fall overboard?-correct-answer-moving
around the boat while underway
Exhaust outlets are often located in the area under a boat's swim platform. This
area should be strictly off limits. What is the danger if a swimmer enters this
area?-correct-answer-fatal carbon monoxide poisoning
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What type of fire can be put out safely with water?-correct-answer-paper
What causes a PFD to wear out over time?-correct-answer-exposure to ultraviolet
rays from the sun
Which statement about PFDs is true?-correct-answer-Drownings are rare when
boaters are wearing an appropriate PFD.
What should you do FIRST if your boat runs aground?-correct-answer-Make sure
no one is injured, and then check for leaks.
You are caught in a storm in your boat. Your engine stops. What should you do?-
correct-answer-Drop a sea anchor off the bow.
It is a good idea for all boaters to use a pre-departure checklist. Why?-correct-
answer-to ensure safety
