NYS Boating License Practice Questions Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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NYS Boating License Practice Questions
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
What boats need to be registered

Ans: Motor Boats


What agency registers?

Ans: DMV


How are registration numbers displayed?

Ans: Left to right


Where are the validation stickers displayed?

Ans: After the registration numbers


What's the purpose of the Hull ID?

Ans: Assists the Coast Guard in recalls and recovering stolen
boats


What are the terms for left to right?
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Ans: Left is Port and Right is Starboard


Why is it important to know the length of the boat?

Ans: Length determines the type of safety equipment


What is the unique propolsion system on a personal watercraft?

Ans: Jet driver


What are the requirements for a PFD?

Ans: One for everyone


Who is required to wear a PFD?

Ans: Children under 12 years old


Where should a fire extinguisher be?

Ans: Mounted near the helm


What are the carriage requirements for visual distress signals?



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