ri boating license test new spring 2023 graded A+
When must navigation lights be displayed?
from sunset to sunrise AND during periods of restricted visibility
How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on
land?
much greater effect while boating
How do you avoid overloading your vessel?
Don't allow the load weight or number of passengers to exceed the maximum stated on
the capacity plate
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the
boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are these conditions?
in good weather
How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC?
leave a little empty space in the tank
What determines how many wearable PFDs are required on a vessel
number of persons on board
Under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of developing
hypothermia?
when immersed in cold water
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?
in a readily accessible locatoion
What do the rating symbols on a fire extinguisher indicate?
type of fire it will extinguish and relative size of extinguisher
What is the purpose of an inboard engine's ventilation system?
avoid explosions by removing flammable gases
What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Rhode Island
waters in an 18-foot powerboat?
some means of making an efficient sound signal capable of a FOUR-second blast
What does a falling barometer indicate?
foul weather approaching
Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC?
letting off the throttle control
What part of a low-head dam poses the greatest hazard from a strong,
recirculating current or boil?
base of the dam
Which of these should you leave with a friend or relative before taking an
extended outing on the water?
float plan for your trip
Which side of a vessel has a green light at night?
starboard (right) side
When should you turn on the power ventilation system to help eliminate vapors in
the bilge?
after fueling and before starting the engine
Which PFD is designed to be thrown to someone in the water?
ring buoy
When must navigation lights be displayed?
from sunset to sunrise AND during periods of restricted visibility
How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on
land?
much greater effect while boating
How do you avoid overloading your vessel?
Don't allow the load weight or number of passengers to exceed the maximum stated on
the capacity plate
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the
boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are these conditions?
in good weather
How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC?
leave a little empty space in the tank
What determines how many wearable PFDs are required on a vessel
number of persons on board
Under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of developing
hypothermia?
when immersed in cold water
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?
in a readily accessible locatoion
What do the rating symbols on a fire extinguisher indicate?
type of fire it will extinguish and relative size of extinguisher
What is the purpose of an inboard engine's ventilation system?
avoid explosions by removing flammable gases
What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Rhode Island
waters in an 18-foot powerboat?
some means of making an efficient sound signal capable of a FOUR-second blast
What does a falling barometer indicate?
foul weather approaching
Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC?
letting off the throttle control
What part of a low-head dam poses the greatest hazard from a strong,
recirculating current or boil?
base of the dam
Which of these should you leave with a friend or relative before taking an
extended outing on the water?
float plan for your trip
Which side of a vessel has a green light at night?
starboard (right) side
When should you turn on the power ventilation system to help eliminate vapors in
the bilge?
after fueling and before starting the engine
Which PFD is designed to be thrown to someone in the water?
ring buoy
