RI Safe Boating Exam Practice Test
Questions And All Correct Answers.
How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - Answer on both sides of
the forward half of the boat
Where is the best place to store PFD's on a boat? - Answer In an open bin near the passenger seats
What important safety information is 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 find out about hazards on a local waterway? - Answer Consult a nautical chart
What is the mandatory boating safety education requirement for persons who are operating personal
watercraft on Rhode Island waters? - Answer must have passed an approved boater education course
What determines how many wearable PFDs are required on a vessel? - Answer Number of people on
board
What is the cause of most boating accidents? - Answer Human error
What vessels are exempt from having to have a Type B fire extinguisher on board on Rhode Island
waters? - Answer vessels more than 26 feet in length with an inboard engine and closed construction
which statement regarding PFDs (personal floatation devices) is true? - Answer PFDs are considered
illegal if they are not the proper size and fit for the persons wearing them
For most people, how many alcoholic drinks does it take before judgement and physical reaction time
are impaired? - Answer one
, The following vessels are operating on Rhode Island waters. Which vessel must carry day visual distress
signals? - Answer recreational boat 18 feet in length
If you hear five short, rapid blasts from a horn or whistle while underway, what does this tell you? -
Answer there is danger
What indicates the possibility of dangerous weather conditions? - Answer buildup of dark clouds and
shifting winds
Which statement regarding vessel maintenance is true? - Answer When replacing electrical parts on a
vessel, never use automotive parts
How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - Answer into the wind or current,
whichever is stronger
What should you do before fueling your boat? - Answer Turn off the engine and close all windows,
ports, doors and other openings
What precaution should you take when towing a trailer? - Answer crisscross the safety chains from the
trailer's coupler to the vehicle
What device on a boat is most important to prevent propeller strike injuries? - Answer ignition safety
switch lanyard
You are operating a powerboat and see a diver-down flag displayed from a boat or floating in the water.
How far must you stay away from the flag? - Answer 50 feet
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - Answer have all passengers
wear a life jacket at all times
Which of these should you leave with a friend or relative before taking an extended outing on the water?
- Answer float plan for your trip
Questions And All Correct Answers.
How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - Answer on both sides of
the forward half of the boat
Where is the best place to store PFD's on a boat? - Answer In an open bin near the passenger seats
What important safety information is 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 find out about hazards on a local waterway? - Answer Consult a nautical chart
What is the mandatory boating safety education requirement for persons who are operating personal
watercraft on Rhode Island waters? - Answer must have passed an approved boater education course
What determines how many wearable PFDs are required on a vessel? - Answer Number of people on
board
What is the cause of most boating accidents? - Answer Human error
What vessels are exempt from having to have a Type B fire extinguisher on board on Rhode Island
waters? - Answer vessels more than 26 feet in length with an inboard engine and closed construction
which statement regarding PFDs (personal floatation devices) is true? - Answer PFDs are considered
illegal if they are not the proper size and fit for the persons wearing them
For most people, how many alcoholic drinks does it take before judgement and physical reaction time
are impaired? - Answer one
, The following vessels are operating on Rhode Island waters. Which vessel must carry day visual distress
signals? - Answer recreational boat 18 feet in length
If you hear five short, rapid blasts from a horn or whistle while underway, what does this tell you? -
Answer there is danger
What indicates the possibility of dangerous weather conditions? - Answer buildup of dark clouds and
shifting winds
Which statement regarding vessel maintenance is true? - Answer When replacing electrical parts on a
vessel, never use automotive parts
How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - Answer into the wind or current,
whichever is stronger
What should you do before fueling your boat? - Answer Turn off the engine and close all windows,
ports, doors and other openings
What precaution should you take when towing a trailer? - Answer crisscross the safety chains from the
trailer's coupler to the vehicle
What device on a boat is most important to prevent propeller strike injuries? - Answer ignition safety
switch lanyard
You are operating a powerboat and see a diver-down flag displayed from a boat or floating in the water.
How far must you stay away from the flag? - Answer 50 feet
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - Answer have all passengers
wear a life jacket at all times
Which of these should you leave with a friend or relative before taking an extended outing on the water?
- Answer float plan for your trip
