ILEARNTOBOAT PRACTICE EXAM UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT Answers
You are planning to go boating in cold water conditions. Have a ladder or sling in position so that you can re-enter the boat if you fall
How should you equip your boat in order to be prepared overboard.
for cold water immersion?
, What information is usually found on the capacity plate of Maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
a powerboat?
What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat? Don't exceed the limits listed on the capacity plate.
What should be included on a float plan? your plans for the water outing
What is a good safety precaution when fueling your Sniff for fumes after fueling and before starting the engine.
boat?
Where should portable gasoline fuel tanks be filled? on the dock
Which statement regarding vessel maintenance is true? When replacing electrical parts on a vessel, never use automotive parts.
What is the problem with using your boat's engine to The propeller's wash can create a large hole just beyond the ramp.
drive it onto a trailer?
What is the best way to approach a dock when there is Into wind or current
strong wind or current?
How should you approach a dock when the wind or Approach at a sharp angle (about 40 degrees). Secure the bow line first.
current is pushing you away from the dock?
You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red and You must give way to the other vessel
white lights on another boat. What do these lights tell
you?
You are operating a powerboat at night. Your red head-on and port (left)
sidelight must be visible to boats approaching from
which direction(s)?
A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which neither
one is the stand-on vessel?
You are approaching another boat. Assume that The other boat has difficulty maneuvering.
according to the navigation rules, you are the stand-on
boat. Which exception to the rules means you must give
way?
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? to avoid collisions
How does a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? by watching and listening
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT Answers
You are planning to go boating in cold water conditions. Have a ladder or sling in position so that you can re-enter the boat if you fall
How should you equip your boat in order to be prepared overboard.
for cold water immersion?
, What information is usually found on the capacity plate of Maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
a powerboat?
What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat? Don't exceed the limits listed on the capacity plate.
What should be included on a float plan? your plans for the water outing
What is a good safety precaution when fueling your Sniff for fumes after fueling and before starting the engine.
boat?
Where should portable gasoline fuel tanks be filled? on the dock
Which statement regarding vessel maintenance is true? When replacing electrical parts on a vessel, never use automotive parts.
What is the problem with using your boat's engine to The propeller's wash can create a large hole just beyond the ramp.
drive it onto a trailer?
What is the best way to approach a dock when there is Into wind or current
strong wind or current?
How should you approach a dock when the wind or Approach at a sharp angle (about 40 degrees). Secure the bow line first.
current is pushing you away from the dock?
You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red and You must give way to the other vessel
white lights on another boat. What do these lights tell
you?
You are operating a powerboat at night. Your red head-on and port (left)
sidelight must be visible to boats approaching from
which direction(s)?
A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which neither
one is the stand-on vessel?
You are approaching another boat. Assume that The other boat has difficulty maneuvering.
according to the navigation rules, you are the stand-on
boat. Which exception to the rules means you must give
way?
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? to avoid collisions
How does a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? by watching and listening
