Boating Test Study Guide Latest Version 100% Correct

Boating Test Study Guide Latest Version 100% Correct 3. What two things does the capacity plate list? The maximum NUMBER of people and amount of WEIGHT the boat can carry SAFELY 14. What's one thing you should do before you go on a trip? CHECK OIL level before each outing. 16. What should you do when fueling your vessel? TURN OFF the engine and CLOSE all windows, ports, and other openings. 17. How should you launch your vessel? Prepare to launch WELL AWAY from BOAT RAMP, so that you don't block ramp traffic. 4. What should you check if you're lost in the middle of a lake? Check your nautical chart. 15. How should you approach a dock when returning? Approach the dock INTO the wind or current, whichever is stronger. 18. What should you do with your propeller when stopped to prevent accidents? TURN OFF the engine when passenger are loading the boat. 23. What's good about the ignition safety switch? It shuts off the engine when the operator's thrown overboard. 27. Who's responsible in collisions? The operators of BOTH VESSELS. 28. What determines a safe driving speed? You have enough TIME to avoid a collision. 29. What do red and green lateral markers signify? They mark the edges of SAFE WATER AREAS. 31. When a sailboat is in the powerboat's path, which vessel should overtake the other? The sailboat is OVERTAKING the power-driven vessel. 34. What do non-lateral markers signify? EXCLUSION or keep out areas- dam. 45. What should you not do when steering a PWC? Letting off the throttle control I don't know. What should you do for a proper look out? Watch for navigational hazards 51. Why should vessel operators keep a proper look out? To avoid collisions 56. What should you do when two power-driven vessels are going to collide head on? Both should move to STARBOARD RIGHT.