MI BOAT ED Exam Questions with Verified Solutions
What causes hypothermia?
Losing body heat faster than it can be produced
What information is usually found on the capacity plate of a powerboat?
Maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
You file a float plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan?
Registration number, size, and make of your boat
You need to refuel your boat. When should you turn on the power ventilation system?
After fueling and before starting the engine
What is the best way to clean the hull of your vessel to protect the environment?
Use plain water or non-phosphate detergent
You are retrieving your boat from the water. What should you do to prevent a traffic jam
on the boat ramp?
Pull your boat away from the ramp to prepare it for the drive home
How should you approach a dock when the wind or current is pushing you away from the
dock?
Approach at a sharp angle (about 40 degrees). Secure the bow line first
When boating at night, what does a single white light on a boat tell you?
You are overtaking another boat or it is anchored
, One boat is overtaking another. Which boat should stand on?
The boat being overtaken
You are approaching another boat. Assume that according to the navigation rules, you are
the stand-on boat. Which exception to the rules means you must give way?
The other boat has difficulty maneuvering
Which of these causes the most collisions?
Failing to keep a proper lookout
Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for maintaining a
sharp lookout?
The operators of both boats
Who may depart from the Navigation Rules?
Anyone who needs to avoid a collision
Visibility is restricted due to fog. What should the vessel operator do to avoid the risk of a
collision?
Reduce speed to the minimum needed to stay on course
What should you check to decide if a speed is safe for your boat?
Wind and water conditions
Which practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency?
Maintaining a safe speed based on the boat traffic
What causes hypothermia?
Losing body heat faster than it can be produced
What information is usually found on the capacity plate of a powerboat?
Maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
You file a float plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan?
Registration number, size, and make of your boat
You need to refuel your boat. When should you turn on the power ventilation system?
After fueling and before starting the engine
What is the best way to clean the hull of your vessel to protect the environment?
Use plain water or non-phosphate detergent
You are retrieving your boat from the water. What should you do to prevent a traffic jam
on the boat ramp?
Pull your boat away from the ramp to prepare it for the drive home
How should you approach a dock when the wind or current is pushing you away from the
dock?
Approach at a sharp angle (about 40 degrees). Secure the bow line first
When boating at night, what does a single white light on a boat tell you?
You are overtaking another boat or it is anchored
, One boat is overtaking another. Which boat should stand on?
The boat being overtaken
You are approaching another boat. Assume that according to the navigation rules, you are
the stand-on boat. Which exception to the rules means you must give way?
The other boat has difficulty maneuvering
Which of these causes the most collisions?
Failing to keep a proper lookout
Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for maintaining a
sharp lookout?
The operators of both boats
Who may depart from the Navigation Rules?
Anyone who needs to avoid a collision
Visibility is restricted due to fog. What should the vessel operator do to avoid the risk of a
collision?
Reduce speed to the minimum needed to stay on course
What should you check to decide if a speed is safe for your boat?
Wind and water conditions
Which practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency?
Maintaining a safe speed based on the boat traffic
