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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? Ans: a. Between
sunrise and sunset
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b. Between two hours before sunrise and two hours after sunset
c. Between one hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset
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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? Ans: A. On both sides of the stern of the boat
B. On only the starboard side of the boat
C. On both sides of the forward half of the boat.(Correct)
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D. On only the port side of the boat
What should you do before fueling you boat? Ans: 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
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openings
d. turn on the engine and close all windows, ports, and other opeings
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What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to
do in case of an emergency? Ans: a. Throw a passenger overboard
unexpectedly.
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. Ans: 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.
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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. Ans: a. 12
b.14
c.16
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d.18
what should you do to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning while
boating. Ans: a. Close off all living compartments to prevent the gas
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from entering into the wind.
b. have all passengers stay in the back of the vessel when traveling
world.
c. make sure all passengers are kept well hydrated(about eight ounces
of water per hour) to prevent CO from entering into blood stream.
d. Never allow swimmers to enter an enclosed area under a swim or dive
platform, even for one second.
A recreational vessel is approaching a U.S Naval vessel at what distance
from the U.S naval vessel must the recreational vessel slow to minimum
speed. Ans: a. 200 yards
b. 300 yards