Boating Laws & Safety Final Exam Guide | Key Topics & Regulations

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Boating Laws and Safety Regulations FINAL EXAM

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Which of the following can help detect a carbon monoxide build

up?


· Smelling with your nose


· A smoke detector


· A carbon monoxide detector


· Looking for signs in the bilge .....Answer.......A carbon monoxide

detector


Propeller rings, guards and baskets are designed to do what?

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· Make the boat go faster


· Slow the boat in an emergency


· Help the boat turn


· Prevent propeller strikes .....Answer.......Prevent propeller strikes


What should sportsman always consider when hunting from a

boat?


· Blue clothing will allow them to be camouflaged with the water


· Life jackets aren't required on hunting boats in shallow water


· Most accidents happen in open motorboats 16 feet or less


· Small boats are less prone to capsize because they are lighter

.....Answer.......Most accidents happen in open motorboats 16

feet or less

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When loading a small open boat, which of the following is

important?


· Distribute the weight so that most of it is in the bow or stern of

the boat


· Carry as much in your arms as you can to save time when

loading the boat


· Do not exceed any of the recommended limits as found on the

capacity plate


· Stand up as straight as possible so you can keep your balance

.....Answer.......Do not exceed any of the recommended limits as

found on the capacity plate


What does a boat's capacity plate indicate?


· The maximum propeller diameter