Boating Test Study Guide |2024 Updated!!| 100% Correct

Boating Test Study Guide |2024 Updated!!| 100% Correct 3. What two things does the capacity plate list? *Ans* 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? *Ans* CHECK OIL level before each outing. 16. What should you do when fueling your vessel? *Ans* TURN OFF the engine and CLOSE all windows, ports, and other openings. 17. How should you launch your vessel? *Ans* 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? *Ans* Check your nautical chart. 15. How should you approach a dock when returning? *Ans* Approach the dock INTO the wind or current, whichever is stronger. 18. What should you do with your propeller when stopped to prevent accidents? *Ans* TURN OFF the engine when passenger are loading the boat. 23. What's good about the ignition safety switch? *Ans* It shuts off the engine when the operator's thrown overboard. 27. Who's responsible in collisions? *Ans* The operators of BOTH VESSELS. 28. What determines a safe driving speed? *Ans* You have enough TIME to avoid a collision. 29. What do red and green lateral markers signify? *Ans* They mark the edges of SAFE WATER AREAS. 31. When a sailboat is in the powerboat's path, which vessel should overtake the other? *Ans* The sailboat is OVERTAKING the power-driven vessel. 34. What do non-lateral markers signify? *Ans* EXCLUSION or keep out areas- dam. 45. What should you not do when steering a PWC? *Ans* Letting off the throttle control I don't know. What should you do for a proper look out? *Ans* Watch for navigationa