PA Boating Safety Test with complete solution graded A.202424

Which of the following is a requirement for all motorboats in Pennsylvania? - They must be registered. What information does a boat's capacity plate include? - The maximum weight capacity of persons, motor, and gear. When is a canoe more likely to capsize? - When it is overloaded. When must a personal flotation device (life jacket or PFD) be replaced? - When it has a tear anywhere in the material. In Pennsylvania, who must wear a life jacket? - Anyone being towed behind a boat. Which of the following is a requirement for all personal flotation devices (PFDs)? - They must fit the person wearing it. Which of the following boats is required to carry a throwable PFD? - Boats 16-feet or over in length except canoes and kayaks. In Pennsylvania, which of the following is required to be carried by all boats? - One wearable life jacket for each person onboard. A Type B fire extinguisher is designed to put out which type of fire? - Flammable liquid fires. Pennsylvania boating regulations require fire extinguishers to be mounted. Where should they be mounted? - In an accessible area away from the fuel source. In Pennsylvania, when are visual distress signals (flares, flags, etc.) required to be carried on board? - Only when boating on Lake Erie. How long should you run your boat's bilge blower befoe starting your gasoline engine? - 4 minutes In which part of the boat are gasoline fumes most likely to accumulate? - Bilge Which of the following is a serious hazard to be aware of, or concerned with, while boating? - Strong currents What should you do if you are in a small, unstable boat and the water gets rough? - Put on your life jacket (if not already on) and head to the nearest shore. Which is true about low-head dams? - Hazards exist from going over the dam and approaching it from downstream. What is a common first sign of an approaching thunderstorm? - A buildup of dark clouds. What should you do with the float plan you prepared before leaving on a boating trip? - Leave it with a friend or relative. what causes most boating fires? - Improper fueling Who should know where to find all safety equipment on your boat and where it's located? - Everyone onboard