TENNESSEE BOATING LICENSE TEST | COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR GUARANTEED PASS

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TENNESSEE BOATING LICENSE TEST |
COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR GUARANTEED
PASS



Steering Nozzle - correct-answer-Device used for directing the stream of water
which steers the PWC




Halyards - correct-answer-lines used to raise and lower sails




Sheets - correct-answer-lines used to control the angle of the sails to the wind




Swamp - correct-answer-to fill with water




Capsize - correct-answer-to turn on the side or turn completely over




How to calculate number of people per boat - correct-answer-Number of people =
(boat length x boat width)/ 15

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Float Plan - correct-answer-telling someone when and where you are going on the
water




Bilge - correct-answer-lowest part of the vessel where the sides of the hull curve
to form the bottom




Coupler - correct-answer-the part of the trailer that attaches to the ball hitch on
the towing vehicle




Bunks - correct-answer-wooden supports the vessel rests on while on the trailer




Give-way Vessel - correct-answer-the vessel that is required to take early and
substantial action to avoid another boat




Stand-on Vessel - correct-answer-the vessel that must maintain its course and
speed unless the give-way vessel does not change course