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Boating Safety Flashcards

0
Q

What age do you have to be to drive with someone over 21 ?

A

12 or 13

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Nobody under what age can drive a boat ?

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Age of 12

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What age can you drive alone ?

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14 and above

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3
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When what is restricted reduce speed to minimum ?

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Vision

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What do you do when a boat catches fire ?

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Shut of the engine and put out the fire with a fire extinguisher

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5
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What do you do when someone is being pulled out of the water ?

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Shut off the engine

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6
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What do you do before fueling the boat ?

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Shut off the engine, close windows, ports, doors, and other openings

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7
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What is a safe speed ?

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When you have enough time to avoid a collision

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8
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On what part of the boat does HTN needs to be attached to ?

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The bow of the boat both sides

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9
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What is a boat capacity plate ?

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Maximum number of people, maximum weight, maximum horsepower

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10
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What is the person in charge called ?

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Captain, Skipper, or Operator

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What do you do when the boat runs aground ?

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Stop the engine and lift the outdrive

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12
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What do you do when two boats are meeting head on ?

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Turn to the starboard

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13
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What are the stand on and give away vessels both responsible for ?

A

To avoid a collision

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14
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When a sailboat is under sail it is always what ?

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The stand on vessel unless it is overtaking another vessel

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15
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What does under sail means ?

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It has a motor

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16
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What does a US Coast Guard approved has to have ?

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A PFD for all the people aboard

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17
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What does PFD stand for ?

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Personal floatation device

18
Q

When should the PFD be replaced ?

A

When ripped

19
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Every person under what age has to have a PFD on at all times ?

A

Under 8

20
Q

What type life jackets will turn someone unconscious face in the water ?

A

Type II

21
Q

What is most important when sizing a life jacket ?

A

Bodyweight and chest size

22
Q

Where should the fire extinguisher be located ?

A

It should be mounted in a accessible location

23
Q

What does an ignition shut off switch do ?

A

Shuts off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard

24
Q

What should and 18 foot powerboat boat required to have ?

A

A whistle, horn, or a bell on board

25
Q

What are the light requirements for pleasure crafts ?

A

All vessels must show running lights between sunset and sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility

26
Q

What is a sign of bad weather approaching ?

A

Dark skies and shifting winds

27
Q

What do you do when docking your vessel ?

A

Approach the dock into the wind or current whichever is stronger

28
Q

How far should the trailer be when preparing the boat for launch ?

A

It should be well away from the boat ramp

29
Q

Never anchor about which side of the boat ?

A

By the stern could cause boat to swamp

30
Q

Never let off what on the PWC ? What could it cause ?

A

The throttle, and will cause loss of steering

31
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Legal operation of a PWC

A

Crossing at right angles to another vessel which visibility is obstructed

Recommended hours for PWC use is from sunrise to sunset daylight hours

32
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When is waterskiing prohibited in Alabama

A

From one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise

33
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If there is not a passenger the vessel must be equipped with what ?

A

A wide angle mirror of at least 78 in.²

34
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Boating Hazard

A

Carbon monoxide gas is colorless, odorless , tasteless, and deadly

The best way to find out about water hazards is to consult a nautical chart

35
Q

Always keep a sharp lookout for what ?

A

For other boats and potential hazards

36
Q

In the event of an accident operator do ?

A

Must be the 1st to provide assistance

37
Q

There is a property damage of more than what ?

A

$2,000

38
Q

What does the buoys red and green mark ?

A

The boundaries of safe water areas

39
Q

What does the white marker mean with the crossed diamond and black lettering?

A

An exclusion or keep out area

40
Q

A vessel must stay how far from a diver down flag ?

A

At least 100 ft away

41
Q

Cannot come within how many yards of a navy vessel ?

A

500 yards

42
Q

What can hypothermia be ?

A

Can be deadly – greatest risk is when the person is immersed in cold water

43
Q

Hunting and fishing

A

Anglers and hunters should wear a life jacket at all times

To prevent the spread of a nuisance species with your vessel from one waterway to another is to remove any zebra mussels you see before leaving the body of water

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