RI BOATING LICENSE TEST EXAM QUIZZES
WITH RIGHT ANSWERS .
When must navigation lights be displayed? - Correct Answer -from sunset to sunrise AND
during periods of restricted visibility
How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land? -
Correct Answer -much greater effect while boating
How do you avoid overloading your vessel? - Correct 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 certain weather conditions. What are these conditions? - Correct Answer -in
good weather
How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC? - Correct Answer -leave a little empty space
in the tank
What determines how many wearable PFDs are required on a vessel - Correct Answer -
number of persons on board
Under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia? - Correct
Answer -when immersed in cold water
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - Correct Answer -in a readily
accessible locatoion
What do the rating symbols on a fire extinguisher indicate? - Correct Answer -type of fire it
will extinguish and relative size of extinguisher
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, What is the purpose of an inboard engine's ventilation system? - Correct Answer -avoid
explosions by removing flammable gases
What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Rhode Island waters in an 18-
foot powerboat? - Correct Answer -some means of making an efficient sound signal capable
of a FOUR-second blast
What does a falling barometer indicate? - Correct Answer -foul weather approaching
Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC? - Correct Answer -letting off
the throttle control
What part of a low-head dam poses the greatest hazard from a strong, recirculating current or
boil? - Correct Answer -base of the dam
Which of these should you leave with a friend or relative before taking an extended outing on
the water? - Correct Answer -float plan for your trip
Which side of a vessel has a green light at night? - Correct Answer -starboard (right) side
When should you turn on the power ventilation system to help eliminate vapors in the bilge? -
Correct Answer -after fueling and before starting the engine
Which PFD is designed to be thrown to someone in the water? - Correct Answer -ring buoy
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - Correct Answer -
consult a nautical chart
Why should you avoid operating your PWC above "slow, no wake speed" near shore? -
Correct Answer -it helps prevent erosion
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - Correct Answer -watch for
navigational hazards
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WITH RIGHT ANSWERS .
When must navigation lights be displayed? - Correct Answer -from sunset to sunrise AND
during periods of restricted visibility
How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land? -
Correct Answer -much greater effect while boating
How do you avoid overloading your vessel? - Correct 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 certain weather conditions. What are these conditions? - Correct Answer -in
good weather
How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC? - Correct Answer -leave a little empty space
in the tank
What determines how many wearable PFDs are required on a vessel - Correct Answer -
number of persons on board
Under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia? - Correct
Answer -when immersed in cold water
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - Correct Answer -in a readily
accessible locatoion
What do the rating symbols on a fire extinguisher indicate? - Correct Answer -type of fire it
will extinguish and relative size of extinguisher
1
, What is the purpose of an inboard engine's ventilation system? - Correct Answer -avoid
explosions by removing flammable gases
What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Rhode Island waters in an 18-
foot powerboat? - Correct Answer -some means of making an efficient sound signal capable
of a FOUR-second blast
What does a falling barometer indicate? - Correct Answer -foul weather approaching
Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC? - Correct Answer -letting off
the throttle control
What part of a low-head dam poses the greatest hazard from a strong, recirculating current or
boil? - Correct Answer -base of the dam
Which of these should you leave with a friend or relative before taking an extended outing on
the water? - Correct Answer -float plan for your trip
Which side of a vessel has a green light at night? - Correct Answer -starboard (right) side
When should you turn on the power ventilation system to help eliminate vapors in the bilge? -
Correct Answer -after fueling and before starting the engine
Which PFD is designed to be thrown to someone in the water? - Correct Answer -ring buoy
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - Correct Answer -
consult a nautical chart
Why should you avoid operating your PWC above "slow, no wake speed" near shore? -
Correct Answer -it helps prevent erosion
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - Correct Answer -watch for
navigational hazards
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