Boat Smart Module 1 Questions Answered & Graded
what are the most common causes of boating accidents? - Correct Answer not wearing a life jacket,
falling overboard, capsizing and collisions, being impaired by drugs or alcohol
who needs proof of competency? - Correct Answer all operators of recreational motor boats
what can proof of competency include? - Correct Answer pleasure craft operator card, proof of having
taken a boating safety course before 1999, an approved marine certificate, a completed rental boat
safety checklist
what do you need to operate a boat if you are under 12 years old? - Correct Answer proof of
competency and an engine not more than 10hp
what do you need to operate a boat if you are 12-15 years old? - Correct Answer proof of competency
and an engine not more than 40hp
what do you need to operate a boat if you are 16 years or older? - Correct Answer proof of competency
who can operate a PWC? - Correct Answer a person 16 years old or older with proof of competency
what is the boat operator? - Correct Answer the person in control of the boat and responsible for its
operation
what is a pleasure craft? - Correct Answer a boat only used for fun or recreation
what is a power driven craft? - Correct Answer a boat powered by a motor or engine
what is a non-powered craft? - Correct Answer a boat that operates without a motor or engine
what is a sailing vessel? - Correct Answer a boat that is under the power of sail
what are the most common causes of boating accidents? - Correct Answer not wearing a life jacket,
falling overboard, capsizing and collisions, being impaired by drugs or alcohol
who needs proof of competency? - Correct Answer all operators of recreational motor boats
what can proof of competency include? - Correct Answer pleasure craft operator card, proof of having
taken a boating safety course before 1999, an approved marine certificate, a completed rental boat
safety checklist
what do you need to operate a boat if you are under 12 years old? - Correct Answer proof of
competency and an engine not more than 10hp
what do you need to operate a boat if you are 12-15 years old? - Correct Answer proof of competency
and an engine not more than 40hp
what do you need to operate a boat if you are 16 years or older? - Correct Answer proof of competency
who can operate a PWC? - Correct Answer a person 16 years old or older with proof of competency
what is the boat operator? - Correct Answer the person in control of the boat and responsible for its
operation
what is a pleasure craft? - Correct Answer a boat only used for fun or recreation
what is a power driven craft? - Correct Answer a boat powered by a motor or engine
what is a non-powered craft? - Correct Answer a boat that operates without a motor or engine
what is a sailing vessel? - Correct Answer a boat that is under the power of sail
