Rhode Island Safe Boating Exam
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According to Rhode Island law, during what hours is it legal to tow a person
behind a boat on water skis or other device? - Correct answer-a. Between sunrise
and sunset
b. Between two hours before sunrise and two hours after sunset
c. Between one hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset
d. Between one-half hour before sunrise and one half hour after sunset
(CORRECT)
How should a vessels registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
Correct answer-A. On both sides of the stern of the boat
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,B. On only the starboard side of the boat
C. On both sides of the forward half of the boat.(Correct)
D. On only the port side of the boat
What should you do before fueling you boat? - Correct answer-a. turn off the
engine and open all windows, ports, doors, and other openings (correct)
b. turn off the engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings
c. turn on the engine and open all windows, ports, doors, and other openings
d. turn on the engine and close all windows, ports, and other opeings
What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case
of an emergency? - Correct answer-a. Throw a passenger overboard unexpectedly.
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, b. Explain what to do as an actual emergency occurs.
c. Have everyone take a written exam until they can pass it.
d. Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
When can navigation rules be overlooked. - Correct answer-a. in a good visibility
during the day.
b. In small ponds that do not have navigational aids.
c. When operating less than 50 feet of shore.
d. when necessary to avoid immediate danger.
In Rhode, what is the minimum age of observer on a vessel towing a person on
water skis or a tube. - Correct answer-a. 12
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
According to Rhode Island law, during what hours is it legal to tow a person
behind a boat on water skis or other device? - Correct answer-a. Between sunrise
and sunset
b. Between two hours before sunrise and two hours after sunset
c. Between one hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset
d. Between one-half hour before sunrise and one half hour after sunset
(CORRECT)
How should a vessels registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
Correct answer-A. On both sides of the stern of the boat
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,B. On only the starboard side of the boat
C. On both sides of the forward half of the boat.(Correct)
D. On only the port side of the boat
What should you do before fueling you boat? - Correct answer-a. turn off the
engine and open all windows, ports, doors, and other openings (correct)
b. turn off the engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings
c. turn on the engine and open all windows, ports, doors, and other openings
d. turn on the engine and close all windows, ports, and other opeings
What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case
of an emergency? - Correct answer-a. Throw a passenger overboard unexpectedly.
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, b. Explain what to do as an actual emergency occurs.
c. Have everyone take a written exam until they can pass it.
d. Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
When can navigation rules be overlooked. - Correct answer-a. in a good visibility
during the day.
b. In small ponds that do not have navigational aids.
c. When operating less than 50 feet of shore.
d. when necessary to avoid immediate danger.
In Rhode, what is the minimum age of observer on a vessel towing a person on
water skis or a tube. - Correct answer-a. 12
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