Ri boating license test questions with complete solutions
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or
number of people the boat can carry safely in certain weather
conditions. What are these conditions? Correct Answers in
good weather
A life jacket must be readily accessible. What does this mean?
Correct Answers You can put it on without delay in an
emergency
According to Rhode Island law, children of what age are
required to wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket while
underway on an open vessel less than 65 feet in length? Correct
Answers those under 13 years of age
According to Rhode Island law, during what hours is it illegal to
operate a personal watercraft? Correct Answers between one-
half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise
According to Rhode Island law, during what hours is it illegal to
tow a person behind a boat on water skis or other device?
Correct Answers between one-half hour after sunset and one-
half hour before sunrise
According to Rhode Island law, what is the maximum speed
allowed for "no wake speed"? Correct Answers 5 mph
According to Rhode Island law, who must be on board, in
addition to the operator, if the vessel is towing a skier? Correct
, Answers an observer at least 12 years old in a position to
observe the skier
At which part of a fire should you aim when using a fire
extinguisher? Correct Answers base
By operating a boat in Rhode Island while intoxicated... Correct
Answers a boater has consented to alcohol testing by a law
enforcement official
How do noise and vibration "stressors" affect you when
operating a vessel? Correct Answers make you tire more
rapidly
How do you avoid overloading your vessel? Correct Answers
Don't allow the load weight or number of passengers to exceed
the maximum stated on the capacity plate
How do you treat a victim of cold water immersion or
hypothermia? Correct Answers seek medical help immediately
How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating
compare to the effect on land? Correct Answers much greater
effect while boating
How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC? Correct
Answers leave a little empty space in the tank
How long should you run your boat's power ventilation system
in order to eliminate fuel vapors in the bilge Correct Answers
at least 4 minutes
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or
number of people the boat can carry safely in certain weather
conditions. What are these conditions? Correct Answers in
good weather
A life jacket must be readily accessible. What does this mean?
Correct Answers You can put it on without delay in an
emergency
According to Rhode Island law, children of what age are
required to wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket while
underway on an open vessel less than 65 feet in length? Correct
Answers those under 13 years of age
According to Rhode Island law, during what hours is it illegal to
operate a personal watercraft? Correct Answers between one-
half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise
According to Rhode Island law, during what hours is it illegal to
tow a person behind a boat on water skis or other device?
Correct Answers between one-half hour after sunset and one-
half hour before sunrise
According to Rhode Island law, what is the maximum speed
allowed for "no wake speed"? Correct Answers 5 mph
According to Rhode Island law, who must be on board, in
addition to the operator, if the vessel is towing a skier? Correct
, Answers an observer at least 12 years old in a position to
observe the skier
At which part of a fire should you aim when using a fire
extinguisher? Correct Answers base
By operating a boat in Rhode Island while intoxicated... Correct
Answers a boater has consented to alcohol testing by a law
enforcement official
How do noise and vibration "stressors" affect you when
operating a vessel? Correct Answers make you tire more
rapidly
How do you avoid overloading your vessel? Correct Answers
Don't allow the load weight or number of passengers to exceed
the maximum stated on the capacity plate
How do you treat a victim of cold water immersion or
hypothermia? Correct Answers seek medical help immediately
How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating
compare to the effect on land? Correct Answers much greater
effect while boating
How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC? Correct
Answers leave a little empty space in the tank
How long should you run your boat's power ventilation system
in order to eliminate fuel vapors in the bilge Correct Answers
at least 4 minutes
