BOATING SAFETY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

BOATING SAFETY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS


WA-22 Cutting closely in front of another boat or deliberately ignoring speed zones are
examples of breaking what law in Washington?
· Appropriate operation.
· Reckless operation.
· Skilled operation.
· Immature operation. - Answers - Reckless operation.

WA-9 In Washington State, what is the proper size for a skier down flag?
· 24" by 24"
· 20" x 20"
· 16" x 16"
· 12" by 12" - Answers - 12" by 12"

WA-6 In Washington State, you must be of what age before you can legally operate a
personal watercraft?
· 16
· 10
· 12
· 14 - Answers - 14

WA-5 It is legal to water ski in Washington State during what hours?
· From sundown to sunrise
· From one hour before sunrise to one hour after sundown
· From sunrise to sundown
· From one hour after sunrise to one hour before sundown - Answers - From one hour
before sunrise to one hour after sundown

WA-28 What is the average temperature of most bodies of water in Washington State?
· 50 degrees or less year round.
· Comfortable at most times of year.
· Never less than 65 degrees on the bottom.
· 70 degrees in the winter. - Answers - 50 degrees or less year round.

WA-30 Washington State officials recommend that you do what while out on the water?
· Leave your VFH radio off until you need it.
· Leave your life jacket in the plastic wrapper.
· Never anchor in shipping lanes for any reason.
· Keep your first aid kit stowed in the front berth. - Answers - Never anchor in shipping
lanes for any reason.