Boat Ed Temporary Boaters Test Questions & Answers

What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat? - Answer The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator Vessel operators involved in a reportable boating accident must report the accident by the quickest means possible to: - Answer all the above 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 the conditions? - Answer good weather When you see a red flag or body with a white diagonal stripe ( divers down symbol), you must: - Answer both A and C Any person born on or after January 1,1988, who operates a vessel with a motor of 10 horsepower or greater must have the following: - Answer proof of approved boater safety education What is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an engine cut off switch? - Answer to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard our boat capsizes but remains afloat , what should you do ? - Answer hang onto to the boat or climb When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, you see a mud trail in your wake where your boat has churned up the bottom, if you see this trail you should: - Answer stop your vessel and pole or walk it out the area What three ingredients ignite a fire? - Answer heat,oxygen,fire You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a red triangular daymark, why should you do? - Answer keep the marker on your starboard (right side) Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area? - Answer range crossed diamond A powerboat is operating at night. Which of these lights must be shown ? - Answer white masthead light A motor boat and a pic are approaching head-on. What action must be taken? - Answer Both vessels should turn to the starboard (right) . What should the operator of a stand on vessel do when encountering a giveaway vessel? - Answer maintain course and speed unless the give way vessel does not take action According to Florida law, what should be done with a badly discolored USCG-approved PFD with a torn strap. - Answer discard and replace it Where is the best place to put PFDs while you are out on your boat? - Answer in an open bin near the passenger seats Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? - Answer operator Which of the following is legal when operating a PWC? - Answer Attaching the lanyard cut off switch to the operators PFD Under Florida law, anyone riding on a PWC must wear what item? - Answer USCG- approved non-inflatable PFD Florida law prohibits anyone under the age of __ from operating a personal watercraft (pwc) ? - Answer 14 Which operation on a PWC requires more than idle speed ? - Answer steering What happens when a PWCs steering control is turned to the right? - Answer The back of the PWC is pushed to the left, and the PWC turns right. What is the best way to rebound a PWC? - Answer from the rear of the PWC over the stern