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1
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What is the best way to approach a dock when there is a strong wind or current?

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D; into the wind or current

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You are operating a powerboat at night. Your green sidelight must be visible to boats approaching from which direction?

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C; head on and starboard (right)

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One boat is overtaking another. Which boat must give way?

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C; the boat that is overtaking

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Two boats are operating near each other. Which is the boat that must maintain its course and speed?

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C; The stand-on vessel

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Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout?

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B; to avoid collisions

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How does a vessel operator keep a proper lookout?

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B; by watching and listening

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What is every vessel operator required to do?

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D; Take all necessary action to avoid a collision

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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?

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A; I am a sailing vessel underway

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Which of these is a factor that determines if a speed is safe for your boat?

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D; Hazards in the water

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Which practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency?

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A; maintaining a safe speed based on the boat traffic

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When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat?

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A; shift into reverse gear

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You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red, green, and white lights on another boat. What do these lights tell you?

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b; a power-driven vessel is approaching head on. Both vessels must give way.

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A sailbaot under sail is about to cross paths with a PWC (Personal Water craft). What action should be taken?

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C; The PWC (Personal watercraft) should change course and speed

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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?

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b; The other boat has difficulty maneuvering.

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What is your primary responsibility when the other boats are in your area?

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d; to keep a proper lookout and avoid a collision

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Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for maintaining a sharp lookout?

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a; the operators of both boats

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Who may depart from the Navigation Rules?

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a; anyone who needs to avoid a collision

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A powerboat is underway in the fog. What sound signal should you hear?

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c; one prolonged blast every two minutes

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What determines if a speed is safe for your boat?

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c; visibility conditions

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How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed?

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d; You have enough time to avoid a collision

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21
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How long should your anchor be?

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d; 7 to 10 times the depth of the water

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22
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You return from the open sea. You see a green lighted buoy with the number 3. What should you do?

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d; keep the buoy on your port (left) side

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23
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what color are safe water markers?

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C; white with red vertical stripes

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you see a white buoy with orange bands and an orange diamond. What should you do?

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b; watch out for dangers such as rocks or stumps

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you see a white buoy with an orange crossed diamond. What should you do?

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d; keep out of the marked area

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26
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what piece of equipment on a boat is most important in preventing propeller strike injuries?

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b; engine cut-off switch lanyard

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27
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what is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an engine cut-off switch?

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d; to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard

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28
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what is needed for steering control on a Personal water craft (PWC)?

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d; power to the jet drive

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29
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which action is safe for a pwc?

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b; seating two people behind the operator on a PWC (personal water craft) rated for three

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30
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what information would be included on a nautical chart of a harbor?

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a; channel locations

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31
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where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?

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a; in a readily accessible location

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32
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whom should you contact if you see suspicious activities on the waterways?

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d; U.S. Coast Guard

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33
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where is the best place to put PFDs (Personal Flotation Device) while you are out on your boat?

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d; in an open bin near the passenger seats

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34
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which PFD (Personal Flotation Device) is designed to be thrown to someone in the water?

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d; ring buoy

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35
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when is the best time to wear a PFD (personal flotation device)?

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d; at all times

36
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if you use pyrotechnic visual distress signals (VDS), how many unexpired VDSs must you carry on board your vessel?

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D; THREE

37
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when is a boat operator required to assist anyone injured in an accident?

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A; if it is safe to do so

38
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a vessel is involved in an accident or casualty exceeding $2,000. how long does the operator have to file a written report?

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b; 5 days

39
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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?

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A; they are supervised on board by a person 18 years of age or older who has met the education requirements

40
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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?

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d; all children under 13 years of age

41
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which of these vessels must have a certificate of number and validation decals to operate a legally on rhode island public waters?

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a; motorboat

42
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according to rhode island law, what are the legal operating hours for a PWC (personal water craft)?

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B; between one-HALF hour before sunrise and one-HALF hour after sunset

43
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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?

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b; three

44
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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?

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C; 45 miles per hour

45
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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?

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B; $500 fine and / or imprisonment for up to one year

46
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all fire extinguishers are labeled with a letter and a number. What does the number indicate?

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a; the relative size of the extinguisher

47
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which of these boating activities violates homeland security restrictions?

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b; anchoring beneath a bridge or in a channel

48
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which of these pfds (personal flotation devices) would be considered readily accessible?

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a; pfds located within easy reach of everyone on board

49
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what determines how many wearable PFDs are required on board a vessel?

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a; number of people on board

50
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what is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating?

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b; have everyone wear an appropriate PFD at all times

51
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which of the following is a non-pyrotechnic VDS (visual distress signal) that is approved for use during the day?

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B; DISTRESS FLAG

52
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if you are involved in a boating accident, what is the first thing you must do?

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c; stop and render aid to other persons affected by the accident

53
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when would a written boating accident report be required?

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b; the vessel is involved in an accident or casualty exceeding $2,000

54
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you are operating a PWC (personal water craft) on rhode island public waters. What document must you have on board?

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D; boater education course certificate

55
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according to rhode island law, who must wear a USCG- approved pfd while being towed behind a vessel?

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b; all persons being towed

56
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where must a vessel’s registration number and validation decal be displayed?

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d; on both sides of the forward half of the vessel

57
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in rhode island, which of these is legal for PWC (personal water craft) operators?

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d; operating at greater than “headway speed” while more than 200 feet from swimmers

58
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in rhode island, during what hours is it legal to tow a water-skier behind a vessel?

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c; between ONE HOUR before sunrise and ONE HOUR after sunset

59
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a vessel is traveling at GREATER than “no wake speed.” How fast is it going?

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d; more than 5 miles per hour

60
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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?

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c; under 13 years of age

61
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how do you treat a victim of cold water immersion?

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d; seek medical help immediately

62
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what amount of alcohol consumed while boatin is equivalent to the amount of alcohol required to make a person legally intoxicated on land?

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a; one-third

63
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how does the effect of alcohol while boating compare to its effect while on land?

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a; the effect is increased while boating

64
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falling overboard is a major risk on small boats. How can you reduce this risk?

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A; BALANCE THE WEIGHT OF PEOPLE AND GEAR

65
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what condition is often confused with the early stages of carbon monoxide poisoning?

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A; hypothermia

66
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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?

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a; the organs in the core of your body are cooled, eventually leading to loss of consciousness and death

67
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what should you do to avoid colliding with another boat?

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d; keep a sharp watch, and appoint a lookout

68
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what should you do if a fire breaks out in the back of your boat?

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B; head the boat into the wind

69
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what should you do if a PFD (personal flotation device) has a tear in the outer fabric?

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b; replace the PFD (personal flotation device)

70
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which statement about PFDs (personal flotation devices) is true?

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b; PFDs are difficult to put on in the water

71
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if your boat runs aground, what action should you take in addition to shifting the weight away from the point of impact?

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a; stop the engine, and lift the outdrive!

72
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when does fog usually form in inlets and bays?

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d; in the morning or evening when the temperature changes

73
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you are caught in a storm in your boat. Your engine stops. What should you do?

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c; drop a sea anchor off the bow

74
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your boat capsizes and floats away. What should you do?

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a; securely fasten your PFD (personal flotation device), and wait for help

75
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a passenger on a small boat falls overboard. How should this person be pulled back onto the boat?

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c; over the stern (the back of the boat) with the engine TURNED OFF!

76
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what can a vessel operator use to make sure he or she has everything needed for a safe trip?

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c; pre-departure checklist

77
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while boating, you see a red flag with a white diagonal stripe. What does this flag mean?

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a; diver underwater in the immediate area

78
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what precaution should anglers and hunters take when fishing or hunting on cold water?

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b; wear several layers under their PFDs (personal flotation devices)

79
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how does a responsible boater protect the shoreline?

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b; by preventing erosion

80
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what should you do if you encounter a fishing boat while out in your vessel?

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b; avoid making a large wake

81
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what should you require from others who operate your vessel?

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a; they operate the vessel responsibly

82
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who is responsible for explaining proper waste disposal procedures to passengers on a boat?

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a; boat operator

83
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what should those in small boats do to protect against capsizing their craft?

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a; keep a low center of gravity and three points of contact

84
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two people are on a boat towing a skier. One person is the operator. What is the role of the second person?

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b; watch the skier

85
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you fall when skiing behind a boat. What should you do to help the boat operator spot you more quickly?

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a; hold a ski up out of the water

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