Boating Test Flashcards
When you have a boat license, and you’re 12 or 13 years old, what are your restrictions?
They must have someone who is 21 years or older with them at all times on the boat.
How old do you have to be to be able to drive a boat without supervision?
14 years old
The U.S coast guard includes…
Personal watercraft in the group of in-board vessels less than 16 ft in length
Where should the capacity plate be placed?
Anywhere that would make it very noticeable
Float Plan
- Who’s going?
- When do you plan on coming back?
- Where are you going?
- A number to contact you.
Why do you have to turn off fans, engines, and electrical equipment?
To prevent a fire from starting
What do you do to prevent fumes from entering the door if there ever was a fire onboard?
Close all windows, doors, etc..
What would you use to support the trailers coupler?
Two strong safety chains
Where should you begin to launch?
Well away from the boat ramp
Engine maintenance plan:
- keep your engine clean and tuned
- check the oil and fluid levels
- tighten battery connections
It’s the responsibility of every boat owner to…
take all necessary actions to avoid collisions, taking into account of the weather, vessel traffic, and limits of other vessels.
Use your ___________ at all times
Sight and hearing
When should navigation lights be displayed?
From sunrise to sunset, and during periods of fog
All vessels over 16 ft in length are required to….
have sound signaling equipment on board
Vessels _______ ft must have sound signaling equipment loud enough to to be hear from 1/2 a mile away
16-26 ft
Vessels ________ must have sound signaling equipment loud enough to be heard 1 mile away
26-40 ft
What is an exclusion area?
Crossed diamonds on buoys’ that indicate areas off limits to all vessels
_____ are the most dangerous dams and should be avoided at all costs
Low head dams
What do charts show boaters?
Hazards on the waterways
You need to attempt to go with the wind or current when ___
Docking
When meeting another boat that is behind you, what do you need to do?
Stand on (hold your course in speed)
When meeting a boat that is infront of you, what should you do?
Give way (speed up) to the right giving them lots of room, and signaling
What should you do if you and a boat come head to head?
Give way to the right.
DWC
Operated by jet drive engines
What will happen to the steering if you cut the engine on a jet ski?
Nothing. You won’t steer anywhere.
How do operators drive carelessly on jet skis?
- Weaving too fast
- Jumping too close to a vessel
- Crossing the path with a vessel too close to the stern
What does the engine shut off switch do?
The connector is connected to the operator.. If they fall off, it will unplug and turn off.
How would you avoid a propeller strike?
Turn off motor when people are getting on or off the boat.
How to prevent being thrown over:
Never ride on the back seat, gunwale, or transom
The registration number must be displayed where and how?
In large block numbers, and on both sides of the bow and boat.
What would dangerous or wreck-less operation?
Operating within 100 ft of a diver down flag
How old do you have to be to get a boaters license?
At least 12 years old.
