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1. Under Florida law, anyone riding on a PWC must wear what item? -
ANSWER USCG- approved non-inflatable PFD
2. Florida law prohibits anyone under the age of __ from operating a personal
watercraft (pwc) ? - ANSWER 14
3. Which operation on a PWC requires more than idle speed ? - ANSWER
steering
4. What happens when a PWCs steering control is turned to the right? -
ANSWER The back of the PWC is pushed to the left, and the PWC turns
right.
5. What is the best way to rebound a PWC? - ANSWER from the rear of the
PWC over the stern
,6. What is the primary cause of boating fatalities? - ANSWER Falling
overboard and drowning
7. Boaters under 21 years of age who are found with a measurable breath
alcohol level of ___ or higher are in violation of Florida law. - ANSWER
0.02
8. What should you do to avoid colliding with another boat? - ANSWER
look in all directions before making any turns.
9. State Law requires that scuba divers and snorkelers display a divers down
warning device whenever they are : - ANSWER IN THE WATER
10.Florida Law requires a person born on or after January 1,1988 who is
operating a boat powered by a motor of 10 horsepower or greater on
florida waters to: - ANSWER successfully complete an approved boating
safety course and to obtain and have on board a florida boating safety
education id card and photographic Identification card.
11.What piece of equipment on a boat is most important in preventing
propeller strike injuries? - ANSWER :Engine cut-off switch lanyard
12.What should you do if the motor on your boat catches fire? - ANSWER
shut off the fuel supply if possible
,13.When traveling in a known manatee corridors or habitat areas, boaters
should be aware and use caution. You should : - ANSWER All the Above
14.What does a green can-shaped buoy mark? - ANSWER The edge of a
channel on a boaters (left) side when entering from the open sea or
heading upstream.
15.In addition to an all around white light, which light or lights must power-
driven vessels less than 65.5 feet (20 meters) long exhibit when underway
between sunset and sunrise? - ANSWER Red and Green Sidelight
16.A powerboat is about to cross paths with a sailboat under sail. What should
the powerboat do? - ANSWER Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of
the sailboat.
17.You are approaching another boat . assume that according to the
navigational rules, you are the stand-on boat, which exception to the rules
means you must give way ? - ANSWER The other boat has difficulty
maneuvering
18.Florida regulates boat speeds/operation in certain areas to: - ANSWER
All of the Above
19.According to florida law, during which situation must chidren under 6 years
of age wear a USCG-approved PFD (life jacket) at all times? - ANSWER
Cruising on any vessel less than 26 feet in length
, 20.PFDs (Life jackets) must be in servicable condition, be the proper size for the
intended wearer,and be ____. - ANSWER Readily accessible
21.Which of these is a factor that determines if a speed is safe for your boat? -
ANSWER hazards in the water
22.When towing someone with a PWC, one of the requirements is? - ANSWER
An Observer or wide-angle rearview mirror is required
23.Under Florida Law, which persons on board a PWC must wear a PFD (life
jacket)? - ANSWER Everyone on board
24.In Florida, what is the minimum age required to sign a rental contract to
rent a personal watercraft (PWC)? - ANSWER 18
25.What is the most important thing when steering a PWC? - ANSWER you
lose all steering control when the engine is idling or shut off.
26.What happens when a PWC steering control is turned to the right? -
ANSWER The back of the PWC is pushed to the left, and the PWC turns
right
27.Which part of a PWC is dangerous to your hands, feet, and hair? - ANSWER
pump intake area