QUESTIONS AND CORRECT Answers
What is the main reason for assuming the HELP position reduces heat loss
when you are stranded in the water?
, What is the important safety information found on a maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
boat's capacity plate?
What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat? Don't exceed the limits listed on the capacity plate.
What should you leave with a friend or relative before a float plan
long outing on the water?
Where should your passengers be while the boat is tied on the dock and away from the boat
to the dock for fueling?
How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC? Leave a little empty space in the tank.
What is the best way to clean the hull of your vessel to Use plain water or non-phosphate detergent.
protect the environment?
You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should well away from the boat ramp and approach lane
you park to load your equipment and gear?
When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop Shift into reverse gear.
the forward motion of your boat?
If the wind or current is pushing your boat away from the bow line
dock as you prepare to dock, which line should you
secure first?
When must navigation lights be displayed? From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is restricted
You are operating a powerboat at night. Your green head-on and starboard (right)
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 encounter another boat. You assess the situation and Take early and substantial action to keep well away.
determine that you are the give-way vessel. What must
you do?
Which of these causes the most collisions? failing to keep a proper lookout
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? operator