Boating Flash cards from excel
What is the best way to approach a dock when there is a strong wind or current?
D; into the wind or current
You are operating a powerboat at night. Your green sidelight must be visible to boats approaching from which direction?
C; head on and starboard (right)
One boat is overtaking another. Which boat must give way?
C; the boat that is overtaking
Two boats are operating near each other. Which is the boat that must maintain its course and speed?
C; The stand-on vessel
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout?
B; to avoid collisions
How does a vessel operator keep a proper lookout?
B; by watching and listening
What is every vessel operator required to do?
D; Take all necessary action to avoid a collision
You are out on the water in foggy conditions. You hear one prolonged blast plus two short blasts every two minutes. What does this sound signal mean?
A; I am a sailing vessel underway
Which of these is a factor that determines if a speed is safe for your boat?
D; Hazards in the water
Which practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency?
A; maintaining a safe speed based on the boat traffic
When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat?
A; shift into reverse gear
You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red, green, and white lights on another boat. What do these lights tell you?
b; a power-driven vessel is approaching head on. Both vessels must give way.
A sailbaot under sail is about to cross paths with a PWC (Personal Water craft). What action should be taken?
C; The PWC (Personal watercraft) should change course and speed
You are approaching another boat. Assume that according to the navigation rules, you are the stand-on boat. Which exception to the rules means you must give way?
b; The other boat has difficulty maneuvering.
What is your primary responsibility when the other boats are in your area?
d; to keep a proper lookout and avoid a collision
Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for maintaining a sharp lookout?
a; the operators of both boats
Who may depart from the Navigation Rules?
a; anyone who needs to avoid a collision
A powerboat is underway in the fog. What sound signal should you hear?
c; one prolonged blast every two minutes
What determines if a speed is safe for your boat?
c; visibility conditions
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed?
d; You have enough time to avoid a collision
How long should your anchor be?
d; 7 to 10 times the depth of the water
You return from the open sea. You see a green lighted buoy with the number 3. What should you do?
d; keep the buoy on your port (left) side
what color are safe water markers?
C; white with red vertical stripes
you see a white buoy with orange bands and an orange diamond. What should you do?
b; watch out for dangers such as rocks or stumps
you see a white buoy with an orange crossed diamond. What should you do?
d; keep out of the marked area
what piece of equipment on a boat is most important in preventing propeller strike injuries?
b; engine cut-off switch lanyard
what is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an engine cut-off switch?
d; to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
what is needed for steering control on a Personal water craft (PWC)?
d; power to the jet drive
which action is safe for a pwc?
b; seating two people behind the operator on a PWC (personal water craft) rated for three
what information would be included on a nautical chart of a harbor?
a; channel locations
where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?
a; in a readily accessible location
whom should you contact if you see suspicious activities on the waterways?
d; U.S. Coast Guard
where is the best place to put PFDs (Personal Flotation Device) while you are out on your boat?
d; in an open bin near the passenger seats
which PFD (Personal Flotation Device) is designed to be thrown to someone in the water?
d; ring buoy
when is the best time to wear a PFD (personal flotation device)?
d; at all times
if you use pyrotechnic visual distress signals (VDS), how many unexpired VDSs must you carry on board your vessel?
D; THREE
when is a boat operator required to assist anyone injured in an accident?
A; if it is safe to do so
a vessel is involved in an accident or casualty exceeding $2,000. how long does the operator have to file a written report?
b; 5 days
you have a motorboat powered by a motor greater than 10 horsepower. When may a person who has not met the education requirements operate the motorboat legally?
A; they are supervised on board by a person 18 years of age or older who has met the education requirements
according to Rhode Island law, who must wear a USCG-approved PFD (personal flotation device) while underway in a recreational vessel less than 65 feet in length unless below deck or in an enclosed cabin?
d; all children under 13 years of age
which of these vessels must have a certificate of number and validation decals to operate a legally on rhode island public waters?
a; motorboat
according to rhode island law, what are the legal operating hours for a PWC (personal water craft)?
B; between one-HALF hour before sunrise and one-HALF hour after sunset
a PWC (personal water craft) is towing a skier and has an observer on board. How many people must the PWC be rated to carry?
b; three
you are boating in a harbor, inlet, pond, or other confined body of water in rhode island. in clear conditions, what is the maximum speed limit from sunrise to sunset?
C; 45 miles per hour
an offender has a BAC of 0.15% or greater. On a first conviction of boating while intoxicated, which of these penalties would the person receive?
B; $500 fine and / or imprisonment for up to one year
all fire extinguishers are labeled with a letter and a number. What does the number indicate?
a; the relative size of the extinguisher
which of these boating activities violates homeland security restrictions?
b; anchoring beneath a bridge or in a channel
which of these pfds (personal flotation devices) would be considered readily accessible?
a; pfds located within easy reach of everyone on board
what determines how many wearable PFDs are required on board a vessel?
a; number of people on board
what is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating?
b; have everyone wear an appropriate PFD at all times
which of the following is a non-pyrotechnic VDS (visual distress signal) that is approved for use during the day?
B; DISTRESS FLAG
if you are involved in a boating accident, what is the first thing you must do?
c; stop and render aid to other persons affected by the accident
when would a written boating accident report be required?
b; the vessel is involved in an accident or casualty exceeding $2,000
you are operating a PWC (personal water craft) on rhode island public waters. What document must you have on board?
D; boater education course certificate
according to rhode island law, who must wear a USCG- approved pfd while being towed behind a vessel?
b; all persons being towed
where must a vessel’s registration number and validation decal be displayed?
d; on both sides of the forward half of the vessel
in rhode island, which of these is legal for PWC (personal water craft) operators?
d; operating at greater than “headway speed” while more than 200 feet from swimmers
in rhode island, during what hours is it legal to tow a water-skier behind a vessel?
c; between ONE HOUR before sunrise and ONE HOUR after sunset
a vessel is traveling at GREATER than “no wake speed.” How fast is it going?
d; more than 5 miles per hour
a boater is convicted of boating while intoxicated with a child on board. The operator may be imprisoned for up to one year if the child is how old?
c; under 13 years of age
how do you treat a victim of cold water immersion?
d; seek medical help immediately
what amount of alcohol consumed while boatin is equivalent to the amount of alcohol required to make a person legally intoxicated on land?
a; one-third
how does the effect of alcohol while boating compare to its effect while on land?
a; the effect is increased while boating
falling overboard is a major risk on small boats. How can you reduce this risk?
A; BALANCE THE WEIGHT OF PEOPLE AND GEAR
what condition is often confused with the early stages of carbon monoxide poisoning?
A; hypothermia
stage 3 (long-term immersion hypothermia) sets in after about 30 minutes following immersion in cold water. What happens during stage 3 of cold water immersion?
a; the organs in the core of your body are cooled, eventually leading to loss of consciousness and death
what should you do to avoid colliding with another boat?
d; keep a sharp watch, and appoint a lookout
what should you do if a fire breaks out in the back of your boat?
B; head the boat into the wind
what should you do if a PFD (personal flotation device) has a tear in the outer fabric?
b; replace the PFD (personal flotation device)
which statement about PFDs (personal flotation devices) is true?
b; PFDs are difficult to put on in the water
if your boat runs aground, what action should you take in addition to shifting the weight away from the point of impact?
a; stop the engine, and lift the outdrive!
when does fog usually form in inlets and bays?
d; in the morning or evening when the temperature changes
you are caught in a storm in your boat. Your engine stops. What should you do?
c; drop a sea anchor off the bow
your boat capsizes and floats away. What should you do?
a; securely fasten your PFD (personal flotation device), and wait for help
a passenger on a small boat falls overboard. How should this person be pulled back onto the boat?
c; over the stern (the back of the boat) with the engine TURNED OFF!
what can a vessel operator use to make sure he or she has everything needed for a safe trip?
c; pre-departure checklist
while boating, you see a red flag with a white diagonal stripe. What does this flag mean?
a; diver underwater in the immediate area
what precaution should anglers and hunters take when fishing or hunting on cold water?
b; wear several layers under their PFDs (personal flotation devices)
how does a responsible boater protect the shoreline?
b; by preventing erosion
what should you do if you encounter a fishing boat while out in your vessel?
b; avoid making a large wake
what should you require from others who operate your vessel?
a; they operate the vessel responsibly
who is responsible for explaining proper waste disposal procedures to passengers on a boat?
a; boat operator
what should those in small boats do to protect against capsizing their craft?
a; keep a low center of gravity and three points of contact
two people are on a boat towing a skier. One person is the operator. What is the role of the second person?
b; watch the skier
you fall when skiing behind a boat. What should you do to help the boat operator spot you more quickly?
a; hold a ski up out of the water
