Boaters Safety Final Exam 2023

Boaters Safety Final Exam 2023 What does a capacity plate provide? - ANSWER Maximum limits for loading and powering boats One approved wearable lifejacket is required for each person on board on what type of watercraft? - ANSWER For all watercraft, including rowboats, canoes, and kayaks When selecting a life jacket, what should be the most important decision? - ANSWER size In New York State, children under what age are required to wear a lifejacket at all times, except when in an enclosed cabin? - ANSWER 12 In New York State, who is required to wear a Coast Guard approved lifejacket aboard a vessel less than 21 feet between November 1st and May 1st? - ANSWER All people while underway What is the meaning of "USCG-approved" for lifejackets? - ANSWER The lifejacket has been found to meet regulatory requirements Where should a fire extinguisher be kept? - ANSWER Mounted near the operator station According to the Rules of the Road when must the proper navigation lights for vessels be displayed? - ANSWER From sunset to sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility A boat displays an orange flag with a black circle and a black square. What does that flag mean? - ANSWER Boat is towing another vessel Which safety precaution should be taken fist by a boat operation when boating in stormy weather? - ANSWER Make sure all aboard are wearing lifejackets. What is one good practice you were taught to avoid grounding? - ANSWER Use a chart and know where you are Why is preventive maintenance so important on a boat? - ANSWER To reduce the likelihood of problems or emergencies while underway What is the first thing you should do after retrieving a boat onto a trailer? - ANSWER Pull the trailer well away from the boat ram