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ILEARNTOBOAT FINAL EXAM WITH ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS COVERING BOATING SAFETY, NAVIGATION
RULES, STATE REGULATIONS, AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
You are operating a PWC. What will happen if you shut off the engine? - ANSWER-You will keep
going in the same direction with no steering control.
What is needed for steering control on a PWC? - ANSWER-power to the jet drive
Which part of a PWC is dangerous to your hands, feet, and hair? - ANSWER-pump intake area
Which of these is most likely to create a boating hazard around river bridges? - ANSWER-debris
collecting around pilings
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - ANSWER-in a readily accessible
location
What minimum distance must be maintained from a U.S. Naval vessel? - ANSWER-100 yards
Which PFDs would be considered readily accessible? - ANSWER-PFDs located within easy reach
of everyone on board
What determines how many wearable PFDs are required on board a vessel? - ANSWER-number
of people on board
Which PFD is designed to be thrown to someone in the water? - ANSWER-ring buoy
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When is the best time to wear a PFD? - ANSWER-at all times
Which of the following is a non-pyrotechnic VDS that is approved for use during the day? -
ANSWER-distress flag
What is the first action required of a boat operator who is involved in a boating accident? -
ANSWER-to provide assistance
Which of the following is legal? - ANSWER-disposing of oil waste at an approved facility
To minimize the risk of an accident, what should you do if your group plans to consume alcohol?
- ANSWER-Have a non-drinker operate the vessel.
How does the effect of alcohol while boating compare to its effect while on land? - ANSWER-The
effect is increased while boating.
Falling overboard is a major risk on small boats. How can you reduce this risk? - ANSWER-
Balance the weight of people and gear.
Where would a boat produce the highest concentration of carbon monoxide? - ANSWER-near
the engine and generator exhaust outlets
What type of fire can be put out safely with water? - ANSWER-wood
When should you discard a PFD? - ANSWER-when it has a torn strap
When you are boating on a lake and the weather turns bad, what should you do first? -
ANSWER-Be sure all on board are wearing USCG-approved PFDs.
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What should you do after your boat runs aground and you determine that there are no leaks? -
ANSWER-Try to shove off with a paddle or boathook.
You are caught in a storm in your boat. Your engine stops. What should you do? - ANSWER-Drop
a sea anchor off the bow.
Which of these should be part of a pre-departure checklist? - ANSWER-making sure you have
enough PFDs
What precaution should anglers and hunters take when fishing or hunting on cold water? -
ANSWER-Wear several layers under their PFDs.
What should you do if you encounter a fishing boat while out in your vessel? - ANSWER-Avoid
making a large wake.
What should you do before letting someone else operate your PWC? - ANSWER-Explain how to
steer and control the PWC.
Who is responsible for explaining fire safety procedures to passengers on a boat? - ANSWER-
boat operator
What is a leading cause of death for paddlers in small crafts, such as canoes, kayaks, and rafts? -
ANSWER-capsizing
Two people are on a boat towing a skier. One person is the operator. What is the role of the
second person? - ANSWER-Watch the skier.
ILEARNTOBOAT FINAL EXAM WITH ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS COVERING BOATING SAFETY, NAVIGATION
RULES, STATE REGULATIONS, AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
You are operating a PWC. What will happen if you shut off the engine? - ANSWER-You will keep
going in the same direction with no steering control.
What is needed for steering control on a PWC? - ANSWER-power to the jet drive
Which part of a PWC is dangerous to your hands, feet, and hair? - ANSWER-pump intake area
Which of these is most likely to create a boating hazard around river bridges? - ANSWER-debris
collecting around pilings
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - ANSWER-in a readily accessible
location
What minimum distance must be maintained from a U.S. Naval vessel? - ANSWER-100 yards
Which PFDs would be considered readily accessible? - ANSWER-PFDs located within easy reach
of everyone on board
What determines how many wearable PFDs are required on board a vessel? - ANSWER-number
of people on board
Which PFD is designed to be thrown to someone in the water? - ANSWER-ring buoy
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When is the best time to wear a PFD? - ANSWER-at all times
Which of the following is a non-pyrotechnic VDS that is approved for use during the day? -
ANSWER-distress flag
What is the first action required of a boat operator who is involved in a boating accident? -
ANSWER-to provide assistance
Which of the following is legal? - ANSWER-disposing of oil waste at an approved facility
To minimize the risk of an accident, what should you do if your group plans to consume alcohol?
- ANSWER-Have a non-drinker operate the vessel.
How does the effect of alcohol while boating compare to its effect while on land? - ANSWER-The
effect is increased while boating.
Falling overboard is a major risk on small boats. How can you reduce this risk? - ANSWER-
Balance the weight of people and gear.
Where would a boat produce the highest concentration of carbon monoxide? - ANSWER-near
the engine and generator exhaust outlets
What type of fire can be put out safely with water? - ANSWER-wood
When should you discard a PFD? - ANSWER-when it has a torn strap
When you are boating on a lake and the weather turns bad, what should you do first? -
ANSWER-Be sure all on board are wearing USCG-approved PFDs.
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What should you do after your boat runs aground and you determine that there are no leaks? -
ANSWER-Try to shove off with a paddle or boathook.
You are caught in a storm in your boat. Your engine stops. What should you do? - ANSWER-Drop
a sea anchor off the bow.
Which of these should be part of a pre-departure checklist? - ANSWER-making sure you have
enough PFDs
What precaution should anglers and hunters take when fishing or hunting on cold water? -
ANSWER-Wear several layers under their PFDs.
What should you do if you encounter a fishing boat while out in your vessel? - ANSWER-Avoid
making a large wake.
What should you do before letting someone else operate your PWC? - ANSWER-Explain how to
steer and control the PWC.
Who is responsible for explaining fire safety procedures to passengers on a boat? - ANSWER-
boat operator
What is a leading cause of death for paddlers in small crafts, such as canoes, kayaks, and rafts? -
ANSWER-capsizing
Two people are on a boat towing a skier. One person is the operator. What is the role of the
second person? - ANSWER-Watch the skier.
