RI Boat Exam Questions and All
Correct Answers.
when must navigation lights be displayed? - Answer from sunset to sunrise and during
periods of restricted visibility.
How does the effect of alcohol consumed when boating compare to the effect on land? -
Answer much greater effect while boating.
How do you avoid overloading your vessel? - Answer don't allow the load weight or number
of passengers to exceed the maximum stated on the capacity plate.
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry
safely in what conditions? - Answer in good weather
how full should you fill the fuel tank of a PWC? - Answer leave a little empty space in the
tank
what determines how many wearable PFDs are required on a vessel? - Answer number of
persons on board
under which conditions is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia? - Answer
when immersed in cold water
where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - Answer in a readily accessible
location
what do the rating symbols on a fire extinguisher indicate - Answer type of fire it will
extinguish and relative size of the extinguisher
what is the purpose of an inboard engine's ventilation system? - Answer avoid explosion by
removing flammable gases
what sound producing device is required when boating on Rhode Island waters in an 18-foot
powerboat? - Answer some means of making an efficient sound signal capable of a 4-second
blast?
what does a falling barometer indicate? - Answer foul weather approaching
, which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC? - Answer letting off the throttle
control
what part of a low-head dam poses the greatest hazard from a strong, recirculating current or
boil? - Answer base of the dam
which of these should you leave with a friend before taking an extended outing on the water? -
Answer a float plan of your trip
which side of the vessel has a green light at night? - Answer starboard (right) side
when should you turn on the pwer ventilation system to help eliminate fuel vapors? - Answer
after fueling and before starting the engine
Which PFD is designed to throw to someone in the water? - Answer ring buoy
what is the best way to find out about water hazards on the water? - Answer consult a
nautical chart
why should you avoid operating your PWC above "slow, no wake speed" near shore? - Answer
to help prevent erosion
what should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - Answer watch for navigational
hazards
In Rhode Island, how far must a PWC operating at more than "headway speed" stay from
swimmers, divers, the shoreline or moored vessels? - Answer 200 feet
where should your passengers be while you are tied to a dock and fueling your vessel? - Answer
on the dock and away from the vessel?
when boating in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on-board? -
Answer visual distress signals
which is true about poerating a boat in Rhode Island while intoxicated? - Answer by
operating a vessel in Rhode Island waters a boater has consented to alcohol testing by a law
enforecement official.
Correct Answers.
when must navigation lights be displayed? - Answer from sunset to sunrise and during
periods of restricted visibility.
How does the effect of alcohol consumed when boating compare to the effect on land? -
Answer much greater effect while boating.
How do you avoid overloading your vessel? - Answer don't allow the load weight or number
of passengers to exceed the maximum stated on the capacity plate.
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry
safely in what conditions? - Answer in good weather
how full should you fill the fuel tank of a PWC? - Answer leave a little empty space in the
tank
what determines how many wearable PFDs are required on a vessel? - Answer number of
persons on board
under which conditions is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia? - Answer
when immersed in cold water
where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - Answer in a readily accessible
location
what do the rating symbols on a fire extinguisher indicate - Answer type of fire it will
extinguish and relative size of the extinguisher
what is the purpose of an inboard engine's ventilation system? - Answer avoid explosion by
removing flammable gases
what sound producing device is required when boating on Rhode Island waters in an 18-foot
powerboat? - Answer some means of making an efficient sound signal capable of a 4-second
blast?
what does a falling barometer indicate? - Answer foul weather approaching
, which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC? - Answer letting off the throttle
control
what part of a low-head dam poses the greatest hazard from a strong, recirculating current or
boil? - Answer base of the dam
which of these should you leave with a friend before taking an extended outing on the water? -
Answer a float plan of your trip
which side of the vessel has a green light at night? - Answer starboard (right) side
when should you turn on the pwer ventilation system to help eliminate fuel vapors? - Answer
after fueling and before starting the engine
Which PFD is designed to throw to someone in the water? - Answer ring buoy
what is the best way to find out about water hazards on the water? - Answer consult a
nautical chart
why should you avoid operating your PWC above "slow, no wake speed" near shore? - Answer
to help prevent erosion
what should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - Answer watch for navigational
hazards
In Rhode Island, how far must a PWC operating at more than "headway speed" stay from
swimmers, divers, the shoreline or moored vessels? - Answer 200 feet
where should your passengers be while you are tied to a dock and fueling your vessel? - Answer
on the dock and away from the vessel?
when boating in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on-board? -
Answer visual distress signals
which is true about poerating a boat in Rhode Island while intoxicated? - Answer by
operating a vessel in Rhode Island waters a boater has consented to alcohol testing by a law
enforecement official.
