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NY SAFE BOATING BRAND
NEW OFFICIAL QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS.
1. When approaching the dock, what should you take in to
consideration? - correct answer -current and wind
2. How fast should you approach the dock? - correct answer -very
slowly
3. Why is an anchor and important piece of safety equipment? -
correct answer -It will keep the boat from drifting into danger if
the engine fails
4. Where should an anchor NOT be secured? - correct answer -
The stern
5. Three knots every boater should be able to tie? - correct
answer -bow line, square knot, and clove hitch
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6. What's the definition of personal watercraft? - correct answer -
Boat with an inboard motor powering a water jet, operated by
sit stand or kneeling on, or being towed behind the boat instead
of being inside a boat.
7. What are requirements for a person to legally operate a PWC?
- correct answer -At least 14 year old and NYS boating
certificate, or accompanied by someone over 18 with a boating
certificate
8. What happens when the throttle is released and an operator
attempts to steer the PWC? - correct answer -Can't steer.
9. What piece of equipment must be used if the PWC is so
equipped? - correct answer -Lanyard engine cut off switch
10. What time of operation is restricted for PWC - correct answer
-Sunset to sunrise
NY SAFE BOATING BRAND
NEW OFFICIAL QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS.
1. When approaching the dock, what should you take in to
consideration? - correct answer -current and wind
2. How fast should you approach the dock? - correct answer -very
slowly
3. Why is an anchor and important piece of safety equipment? -
correct answer -It will keep the boat from drifting into danger if
the engine fails
4. Where should an anchor NOT be secured? - correct answer -
The stern
5. Three knots every boater should be able to tie? - correct
answer -bow line, square knot, and clove hitch
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6. What's the definition of personal watercraft? - correct answer -
Boat with an inboard motor powering a water jet, operated by
sit stand or kneeling on, or being towed behind the boat instead
of being inside a boat.
7. What are requirements for a person to legally operate a PWC?
- correct answer -At least 14 year old and NYS boating
certificate, or accompanied by someone over 18 with a boating
certificate
8. What happens when the throttle is released and an operator
attempts to steer the PWC? - correct answer -Can't steer.
9. What piece of equipment must be used if the PWC is so
equipped? - correct answer -Lanyard engine cut off switch
10. What time of operation is restricted for PWC - correct answer
-Sunset to sunrise
