NY BOATERS EXAM CORRECT 100%
Why is it important to always be wearing a personal flotation device (PFD) when in or
around the water? - ANSWERC. A PFD takes some time to fit properly, especially in an
emergency
Which of the following will most reduce the chances of fatalities while on or around the
water? - ANSWERB. Wearing a properly fitted life jacket at all times
Under which of the following conditions would an operator be required to replace a
Personal Flotation Device (PFD)? - ANSWERA. It is ripped or torn
What type of fire extinguisher must be carried onboard smaller motorized vessels, with
installed fuel tanks, that are less than 26 feet in length? - ANSWERA. B I
Where would the RED navigation light be located on the following powerboat? -
ANSWERA. Port (left) side
Which of the following marine distress signals would be most effective when operating
after dark or during restricted visibility? - ANSWERD. Flares
Which of the following are recommended sources of short-term and long-term forecast
weather information? - ANSWERC. Radio, TV or the Internet
Which of the following is the BEST method to check for local hazards, especially when
boating in any new or unfamiliar waterways? - ANSWERA. Consult marine charts or ask
local boaters
With whom should a Float Plan be left? - ANSWERB. A responsible person on shore
Which of the following options is recommended for the general maintenance of your
boat? - ANSWERB. Only using marine-approved parts
When launching your boat, when should you start and test the engine? - ANSWERB. In
the water with the winch line still attached
Why should a boat's gas tank never be completely filled? - ANSWERA. Gas needs
room to expand inside the tank
Which of the following should be performed as part of a pre-departure checklist? -
ANSWERA. Pack a flashlight and extra batteries in case of emergency
In accordance with Homeland Security measures, recreational boaters should do which
of the following? - ANSWERB. Remain at least 100 yards from US Naval vessels
, Vessel operators should reduce speed when approaching which of the following? -
ANSWERA. Swimmers
Which of the following is an example of showing courtesy towards other boaters and
property owners on the water? - ANSWERC. Discuss safe operation with anyone who
operates your boat
Boat operators are responsible for which of the following? - ANSWERA. Any damage
caused by their boat's wake
Which of the following is the most important factor when determining a safe speed? -
ANSWERD. Wind, water conditions and currents
If approaching an area of high traffic density, what should a boat operator do? -
ANSWERA. Slow down
When two vessels are in a crossing a situation, the vessel that must maintain course
and speed (Vessel B), is referred to as which of the following? - ANSWERC. Stand-on
vessel
When two vessels are in a crossing situation on the water, the vessel that must take
early and substantial action to avoid a collision (Vessel A) is called which of the
following? - ANSWERA. Give-way vessel
Which of the following actions is required of Boat A as it approaches the port side of
Boat B in darkness or reduced visibility? - ANSWERB. Give-way to the starboard side
What does the following orange diamond non-lateral marker indicate? - ANSWERB.
Hazard - marks isolated hazards such as shoals and rocks
What does the following orange square non-lateral marker indicate? - ANSWERA.
Information - displays information such as locality, marina, campsite, etc.
When docking your vessel and the wind is in your face, how should you approach the
dock? - ANSWERA. Approach at a steep angle (30-45°) and swing the boat quickly
As a general rule of thumb, the length of the rode (anchor line + chain) should be how
many times the depth of water in which it will anchor? - ANSWERB. 7-10 times
Which of the following would help in reducing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning on
board a vessel? - ANSWERD. Regular vessel maintenance
What is the best way to protect people in the water against propeller strikes? -
ANSWERA. Turn off the engine if people are swimming around the boat
Why is it important to always be wearing a personal flotation device (PFD) when in or
around the water? - ANSWERC. A PFD takes some time to fit properly, especially in an
emergency
Which of the following will most reduce the chances of fatalities while on or around the
water? - ANSWERB. Wearing a properly fitted life jacket at all times
Under which of the following conditions would an operator be required to replace a
Personal Flotation Device (PFD)? - ANSWERA. It is ripped or torn
What type of fire extinguisher must be carried onboard smaller motorized vessels, with
installed fuel tanks, that are less than 26 feet in length? - ANSWERA. B I
Where would the RED navigation light be located on the following powerboat? -
ANSWERA. Port (left) side
Which of the following marine distress signals would be most effective when operating
after dark or during restricted visibility? - ANSWERD. Flares
Which of the following are recommended sources of short-term and long-term forecast
weather information? - ANSWERC. Radio, TV or the Internet
Which of the following is the BEST method to check for local hazards, especially when
boating in any new or unfamiliar waterways? - ANSWERA. Consult marine charts or ask
local boaters
With whom should a Float Plan be left? - ANSWERB. A responsible person on shore
Which of the following options is recommended for the general maintenance of your
boat? - ANSWERB. Only using marine-approved parts
When launching your boat, when should you start and test the engine? - ANSWERB. In
the water with the winch line still attached
Why should a boat's gas tank never be completely filled? - ANSWERA. Gas needs
room to expand inside the tank
Which of the following should be performed as part of a pre-departure checklist? -
ANSWERA. Pack a flashlight and extra batteries in case of emergency
In accordance with Homeland Security measures, recreational boaters should do which
of the following? - ANSWERB. Remain at least 100 yards from US Naval vessels
, Vessel operators should reduce speed when approaching which of the following? -
ANSWERA. Swimmers
Which of the following is an example of showing courtesy towards other boaters and
property owners on the water? - ANSWERC. Discuss safe operation with anyone who
operates your boat
Boat operators are responsible for which of the following? - ANSWERA. Any damage
caused by their boat's wake
Which of the following is the most important factor when determining a safe speed? -
ANSWERD. Wind, water conditions and currents
If approaching an area of high traffic density, what should a boat operator do? -
ANSWERA. Slow down
When two vessels are in a crossing a situation, the vessel that must maintain course
and speed (Vessel B), is referred to as which of the following? - ANSWERC. Stand-on
vessel
When two vessels are in a crossing situation on the water, the vessel that must take
early and substantial action to avoid a collision (Vessel A) is called which of the
following? - ANSWERA. Give-way vessel
Which of the following actions is required of Boat A as it approaches the port side of
Boat B in darkness or reduced visibility? - ANSWERB. Give-way to the starboard side
What does the following orange diamond non-lateral marker indicate? - ANSWERB.
Hazard - marks isolated hazards such as shoals and rocks
What does the following orange square non-lateral marker indicate? - ANSWERA.
Information - displays information such as locality, marina, campsite, etc.
When docking your vessel and the wind is in your face, how should you approach the
dock? - ANSWERA. Approach at a steep angle (30-45°) and swing the boat quickly
As a general rule of thumb, the length of the rode (anchor line + chain) should be how
many times the depth of water in which it will anchor? - ANSWERB. 7-10 times
Which of the following would help in reducing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning on
board a vessel? - ANSWERD. Regular vessel maintenance
What is the best way to protect people in the water against propeller strikes? -
ANSWERA. Turn off the engine if people are swimming around the boat
