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What is the main reason for assuming the HELP position
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when you are stranded in the water? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔reduces heat loss |\ |\ |\
What is the important safety information found on a
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boat's capacity plate? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔maximum
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weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
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What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Don't exceed the limits listed on
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the capacity plate.
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What should you leave with a friend or relative before a
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long outing on the water? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔float
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plan
Where should your passengers be while the boat is tied to
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the dock for fueling? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔on the
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dock and away from the boat
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, How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Leave a little empty space in the |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
tank.
What is the best way to clean the hull of your vessel to
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protect the environment? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Use
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plain water or non-phosphate detergent.
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You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should
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you park to load your equipment and gear? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔well away from the boat ramp and approach |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
lane
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When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop
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the forward motion of your boat? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Shift into reverse gear. |\ |\ |\
If the wind or current is pushing your boat away from the
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dock as you prepare to dock, which line should you secure
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first? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔bow line
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When must navigation lights be displayed? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
restricted
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