BOATING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing? - Answers-
Where to find the PFDs and visual distress signals
According to South Carolina boating law, which of these is considered legal operation? -
Answers- Operating at idle speed while 50 feet away from a wharf, pier, or dock
What is one part of regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - Answers-
Checking the oil level before every outing
How should you approach the dock with docking your vessel? - Answers- Into the wind
or current, whichever is stronger
In South Carolina, how far must a vessel operating at more than "no wake, idle speed"
stay from a person in the water? - Answers- At least 50 feet
When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for
avoiding collision? - Answers- The operators of both vessels
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - Answers- You
have enough time to avoid collision
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning? - Answers- Have everyone wear
an appropriate life jacket at all times
How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land? -
Answers- Much greater effect while boating
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - Answers- Turn off engine when
passengers are boarding
Which is true about operating a boat in South Carolina while intoxicated? - Answers- By
operating a vessel on South Carolina waters, a boater has consented to testing of
his/her breath blood, or urine
How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants/animals) with your vessel
from one waterway to another? - Answers- Remove any zebra mussels you see before
leaving the body of water
What should you do before fueling your boat? - Answers- Turn off engine and close all
windows, ports, doors, and other openings
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel? -
Answers- Well away from the boat
What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing? - Answers-
Where to find the PFDs and visual distress signals
According to South Carolina boating law, which of these is considered legal operation? -
Answers- Operating at idle speed while 50 feet away from a wharf, pier, or dock
What is one part of regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - Answers-
Checking the oil level before every outing
How should you approach the dock with docking your vessel? - Answers- Into the wind
or current, whichever is stronger
In South Carolina, how far must a vessel operating at more than "no wake, idle speed"
stay from a person in the water? - Answers- At least 50 feet
When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for
avoiding collision? - Answers- The operators of both vessels
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - Answers- You
have enough time to avoid collision
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning? - Answers- Have everyone wear
an appropriate life jacket at all times
How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land? -
Answers- Much greater effect while boating
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - Answers- Turn off engine when
passengers are boarding
Which is true about operating a boat in South Carolina while intoxicated? - Answers- By
operating a vessel on South Carolina waters, a boater has consented to testing of
his/her breath blood, or urine
How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants/animals) with your vessel
from one waterway to another? - Answers- Remove any zebra mussels you see before
leaving the body of water
What should you do before fueling your boat? - Answers- Turn off engine and close all
windows, ports, doors, and other openings
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel? -
Answers- Well away from the boat
