I Learn to Boat Final Exam Study Guide
Questions with Certified Solutions 2024-
2025.
What is the main reason for assuming the HELP position when you are stranded in the water? -
Answer: reduces heat loss
What is the important safety information found on a boat's capacity plate? - Answer: maximum
weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat? - Answer: Don't exceed the limits listed on
the capacity plate.
What should you leave with a friend or relative before a long outing on the water? - Answer:
float plan
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, Where should your passengers be while the boat is tied to the dock for fueling? - Answer: on
the dock and away from the boat
How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC? - Answer: Leave a little empty space in the tank.
What is the best way to clean the hull of your vessel to protect the environment? - Answer: Use
plain water or non-phosphate detergent.
You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to load your equipment and
gear? - Answer: well away from the boat ramp and approach lane
When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat? -
Answer: Shift into reverse gear.
If the wind or current is pushing your boat away from the dock as you prepare to dock, which
line should you secure first? - Answer: bow line
When must navigation lights be displayed? - Answer: From sunset to sunrise and when visibility
is restricted
You are operating a powerboat at night. Your green sidelight must be visible to boats
approaching from which direction(s)? - Answer: head-on and starboard (right)
A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel? - Answer:
neither
You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the give-way
vessel. What must you do? - Answer: Take early and substantial action to keep well away.
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Questions with Certified Solutions 2024-
2025.
What is the main reason for assuming the HELP position when you are stranded in the water? -
Answer: reduces heat loss
What is the important safety information found on a boat's capacity plate? - Answer: maximum
weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat? - Answer: Don't exceed the limits listed on
the capacity plate.
What should you leave with a friend or relative before a long outing on the water? - Answer:
float plan
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, Where should your passengers be while the boat is tied to the dock for fueling? - Answer: on
the dock and away from the boat
How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC? - Answer: Leave a little empty space in the tank.
What is the best way to clean the hull of your vessel to protect the environment? - Answer: Use
plain water or non-phosphate detergent.
You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to load your equipment and
gear? - Answer: well away from the boat ramp and approach lane
When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat? -
Answer: Shift into reverse gear.
If the wind or current is pushing your boat away from the dock as you prepare to dock, which
line should you secure first? - Answer: bow line
When must navigation lights be displayed? - Answer: From sunset to sunrise and when visibility
is restricted
You are operating a powerboat at night. Your green sidelight must be visible to boats
approaching from which direction(s)? - Answer: head-on and starboard (right)
A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel? - Answer:
neither
You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the give-way
vessel. What must you do? - Answer: Take early and substantial action to keep well away.
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