Boating Test

Question 1

When you have a boat license, and you’re 12 or 13 years old, what are your restrictions?

Answer 1

They must have someone who is 21 years or older with them at all times on the boat.

Question 2

How old do you have to be to be able to drive a boat without supervision?

Answer 2

14 years old

Question 3

The U.S coast guard includes…

Answer 3

Personal watercraft in the group of in-board vessels less than 16 ft in length

Question 4

Where should the capacity plate be placed?

Answer 4

Anywhere that would make it very noticeable

Question 5

Float Plan

Answer 5

1. Who’s going?
2. When do you plan on coming back?
3. Where are you going?
4. A number to contact you.

Question 6

Why do you have to turn off fans, engines, and electrical equipment?

Answer 6

To prevent a fire from starting

Question 7

What do you do to prevent fumes from entering the door if there ever was a fire onboard?

Answer 7

Close all windows, doors, etc..

Question 8

What would you use to support the trailers coupler?

Answer 8

Two strong safety chains

Question 9

Where should you begin to launch?

Answer 9

Well away from the boat ramp

Question 10

Engine maintenance plan:

Answer 10

1. keep your engine clean and tuned
2. check the oil and fluid levels
3. tighten battery connections

Question 11

It’s the responsibility of every boat owner to…

Answer 11

take all necessary actions to avoid collisions, taking into account of the weather, vessel traffic, and limits of other vessels.

Question 12

Use your ___________ at all times

Answer 12

Sight and hearing

Question 13

When should navigation lights be displayed?

Answer 13

From sunrise to sunset, and during periods of fog

Question 14

All vessels over 16 ft in length are required to….

Answer 14

have sound signaling equipment on board

Question 15

Vessels _______ ft must have sound signaling equipment loud enough to to be hear from 1/2 a mile away

Answer 15

16-26 ft

Question 16

Vessels ________ must have sound signaling equipment loud enough to be heard 1 mile away

Answer 16

26-40 ft

Question 17

What is an exclusion area?

Answer 17

Crossed diamonds on buoys’ that indicate areas off limits to all vessels

Question 18

_____ are the most dangerous dams and should be avoided at all costs

Answer 18

Low head dams

Question 19

What do charts show boaters?

Answer 19

Hazards on the waterways

Question 20

You need to attempt to go with the wind or current when ___

Answer 20

Docking

Question 21

When meeting another boat that is behind you, what do you need to do?

Answer 21

Stand on (hold your course in speed)

Question 22

When meeting a boat that is infront of you, what should you do?

Answer 22

Give way (speed up) to the right giving them lots of room, and signaling

Question 23

What should you do if you and a boat come head to head?

Answer 23

Give way to the right.

Question 24

DWC

Answer 24

Operated by jet drive engines

Question 25

What will happen to the steering if you cut the engine on a jet ski?

Answer 25

Nothing. You won’t steer anywhere.

Question 26

How do operators drive carelessly on jet skis?

Answer 26

1. Weaving too fast
2. Jumping too close to a vessel
3. Crossing the path with a vessel too close to the stern

Question 27

What does the engine shut off switch do?

Answer 27

The connector is connected to the operator.. If they fall off, it will unplug and turn off.

Question 28

How would you avoid a propeller strike?

Answer 28

Turn off motor when people are getting on or off the boat.

Question 29

How to prevent being thrown over:

Answer 29

Never ride on the back seat, gunwale, or transom

Question 30

The registration number must be displayed where and how?

Answer 30

In large block numbers, and on both sides of the bow and boat.

Question 31

What would dangerous or wreck-less operation?

Answer 31

Operating within 100 ft of a diver down flag

Question 32

How old do you have to be to get a boaters license?

Answer 32

At least 12 years old.