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BOAT ED PRACTICE EXAM BRAND
NEW OFFICIAL QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS.
1. What is a leading cause of death for paddlers in small crafts,
such as canoes, kayaks, and rafts? - correct answer -capsizing
2. A skier is being towed behind a boat. Who has responsibility for
avoiding other boats and hazards? - correct answer -boat
operator
3. Your boat capsizes but remains afloat. What should you do? -
correct answer -Hang onto the boat or climb onto it.
4. A passenger on your boat falls overboard. What should you do
FIRST? - correct answer -Reduce speed, and throw the victim
a PFD.
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5. How quickly must you file a written report if you're in a boating
accident involving death or disappearance? - correct answer -
within 10 days
6. In Wisconsin, which persons may legally operate a motorboat
(other than a PWC) without completing a boating safety
course? - correct answer -those born before January 1, 1989
7. You are operating a recreational vessel less than 39.4 feet long
on federally controlled waters. Which of the following is a legal
sound device for this vessel? - correct answer -horn
8. You are operating a vessel that is not engaged in diving
operations. How far must you stay away from a displayed diver-
down flag? - correct answer -100 feet
9. All vessels must have PFDs for each person on board. What
additional equipment must be on board if your vessel is 16 feet
or longer? - correct answer -USCG-approved throwable device
BOAT ED PRACTICE EXAM BRAND
NEW OFFICIAL QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS.
1. What is a leading cause of death for paddlers in small crafts,
such as canoes, kayaks, and rafts? - correct answer -capsizing
2. A skier is being towed behind a boat. Who has responsibility for
avoiding other boats and hazards? - correct answer -boat
operator
3. Your boat capsizes but remains afloat. What should you do? -
correct answer -Hang onto the boat or climb onto it.
4. A passenger on your boat falls overboard. What should you do
FIRST? - correct answer -Reduce speed, and throw the victim
a PFD.
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5. How quickly must you file a written report if you're in a boating
accident involving death or disappearance? - correct answer -
within 10 days
6. In Wisconsin, which persons may legally operate a motorboat
(other than a PWC) without completing a boating safety
course? - correct answer -those born before January 1, 1989
7. You are operating a recreational vessel less than 39.4 feet long
on federally controlled waters. Which of the following is a legal
sound device for this vessel? - correct answer -horn
8. You are operating a vessel that is not engaged in diving
operations. How far must you stay away from a displayed diver-
down flag? - correct answer -100 feet
9. All vessels must have PFDs for each person on board. What
additional equipment must be on board if your vessel is 16 feet
or longer? - correct answer -USCG-approved throwable device
