Boat Safety Test FLORIDA (2022/2023) Rated A+

Boat Safety Test FLORIDA (2022/2023) Rated A+ All boats operating between sunset and sunrise ✔✔Turn on navigation lights What must you do when anchoring at night? ✔✔Turn on an all-around white light In the United Sta ...

Boat Safety Test FLORIDA (2022/2023) Rated A+ All boats operating between sunset and sunrise ✔✔Turn on navigation lights What must you do when anchoring at night? ✔✔Turn on an all-around white light In the United States, what is the safety and distress calling frequency? ✔✔VHF Channel 16 HF Channel 16 ✔✔Mechanical At a minimum, what should a non-powered canoe or kayak display in reduced visibility? ✔✔All around white light Which is a characteristic of a Type III PFD? ✔✔It will not turn most unconscious wearers faceup When paddling a canoe at night, which piece of equipment should be carried to help avoid a collision? ✔✔Flashlight According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? ✔✔A whistle or horn If pyrotechnic visual distress signals are used, how many must be onboard? ✔✔3 What type of boat requires navigation lights? ✔✔All boats operating between sunset and sunrise The tongue weight of a trailer should be what percent of the Gross Trailer Weight Rating (GTWR)? ✔✔5 to 15% Trailer ratings are based on what? ✔✔The total weight of the trailer and boat What is the best course of action if you see a thunderstorm approaching? ✔✔Put your life jacket on, secure crew and gear, and keep a sharp lookout Tide tables contain which of the following? ✔✔The height of the tide What currents are a result of the movement of the sun and the moon? ✔✔Tidal currents What should you do when operating a boat in large waves and high wind? ✔✔Head into the waves at a slight angle and reduce speed What is an important step in the fueling process? ✔✔Ensuring electrical switches are off In many states, trailers with a GVWR of 1,500 pounds or greater are required by law to have what equipment? ✔✔Brakes When retrieving a boat at a ramp what should be avoided? ✔✔Power loading onto the trailer How much fuel is it illegal to spill overboard? ✔✔Any amount that causes a sheen What should you do when operating in conditions of reduced visibility? ✔✔Turn on navigation lights What is being signaled when you hear 5 short blasts from another vessel's horn? ✔✔They are indicating a dangerous situation exists A boat less than 12 meters (39.4 feet) in length, must have which of the following aboard? ✔✔Sound signaling device Which statement is true concerning visual distress signals? ✔✔Flares are rated for day, night or combined day/night use Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a PFD during what activity? ✔✔At all times when on the water Which of the following is required to have a backfire flame arrestor? ✔✔A boat with a gasoline inboard engine According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? ✔✔A whistle or horn How often should the inflator on a Type V PFD be checked? ✔✔Every time it is worn Which class of trailer hitch is best suited for a boat and its equipment weighing less than 2,000 pounds? ✔✔Class I When are lights required to be installed on a trailer? ✔✔Lights are required on every trailer Water current has the greatest effect on which type of boat? ✔✔Displacement sailboat What test can be performed to detect a leak after fueling a gasoline-powered boat ✔✔Sniff test Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in stormy weather? ✔✔Make sure all aboard are wearing USCG-approved PFDs Where should non-essential passengers stand during the fueling process? ✔✔Ashore How many minutes should a blower be operated before starting an engine? ✔✔Four Which one of the following is designated as a mooring buoy? ✔✔White buoy with horizontal blue stripe When is a sailboat the stand-on vessel in relations to a recreational power boat? ✔✔Only when under sail alone and is crossing the path of the powerboat Which of the following is true about the use of alcohol while boating? ✔✔It is against the law to operate a vessel while intoxicated Which of the following is recommended when docking your boat? ✔✔Have your fenders and dock lines ready before you approach the dock When can a Navigation Rule be overlooked? ✔✔If necessary to avoid immediate danger Maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and hearing applies to boats under what circumstances? ✔✔All boats at all hours What is the proper technique for anchoring? ✔✔From the bow What is the term for the disturbed water left behind as a boat moves through the water? ✔✔Wake On a recreational boat, the location of emergency equipment (life jackets, fire extinguishers, visual distress signals, radio, etc.) should be reviewed before departure with which persons? ✔✔Everyone aboard Under the Navigation Rules, in which situation is it OK to break the rules? ✔✔hen absolutely necessary to avoid a collision What should you do if you suddenly find yourself in cold water? ✔✔Put on a PFD and get into the HELP position What should you do if your small open boat capsizes? ✔✔Stay with the boat and signal for help If you run your boat aground, what should you do first? ✔✔Calmly assess the situation and get everyone to don PFDs What type of report must be filed if there is an accident while boating? ✔✔Boating Accident Report How many B1 fire extinguishers must motorboats between 26 and 40 feet have aboard? ✔✔Two In general, what are dry chemical fire extinguishers designed to do? ✔✔Smother the fire What should you do if your boat capsizes? ✔✔Stay with the boat If you run aground in an outboard boat and you are not taking on water, what is the first step in attempting to free your vessel? ✔✔Stop the engine and lift it Which one of the following is a Coast Guard requirement for fire extinguishers? ✔✔Must be maintained in a fully charged usable condition What does the letter "B" on a B-1 fire extinguisher indicate?? ✔✔The type of fire it is designed to extinguish What must you do to maintain steerage on a personal water craft? ✔✔You must apply the throttle Other than a PFD, what two things must be aboard every personal watercraft? ✔✔Fire extinguisher and emergency signaling devices Personal water craft are considered what type of motor vessel? ✔✔Class A When passing through a lock, which light means "approach the lock under full control?" ✔✔Amber When loading a small open boat, which of the following is important? ✔✔Do not exceed any of the recommended limits as found on the capacity plate What is the leading cause of PWC accidents? ✔✔Striking an object The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft what kind of boat? ✔✔Class "A" Inboard Boats Carbon monoxide poisoning is sometimes mistakenly identified as what? ✔✔Seasickness Which of the following can help detect a carbon monoxide build up? ✔✔A carbon monoxide detector Which of the following is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning? ✔✔Nausea What should sportsman always consider when hunting from a boat? ✔✔Most accidents happen in open motorboats 16 feet or less What does a slashing hand motion over the neck mean by a waterskiing participant? ✔✔Cut the motor or stop What do courteous PWC operators always do? ✔✔Control speed, noise and wake Which of the following is a recommended practice for PWC operation? ✔✔Using courtesy and common sense at all times Which of the following is required equipment for personal watercraft? ✔✔Fire extinguisher, emergency signaling devices and PFDs Which is a recommended water-skiing safety practice? ✔✔Holding up a ski after falling Which of the following is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning? ✔✔Drowsiness and nausea what special care must you take with your hull identification number (HIN) ✔✔Be careful not to remove or destroy this number When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species? ✔✔Before you leave the ramp area A cathedral hull allows a boat to do what? ✔✔Get up on a plane quicker What is true of a no discharge zone or NDZ? ✔✔Discharge of sewage is illegal Which of the following is a requirement for PFDs? ✔✔Must be properly sized for the intended wearer Which of the following is a legal requirement for a PFD? ✔✔Must be in good, serviceable condition Which of the following is required to be carried aboard a 25 foot powerboat when operating at night? ✔✔Approved visual distress signals Which of the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable dinghy? ✔✔A PDF for each person on board Which of the following is a characteristic of an overloaded boat? ✔✔Handles Poorly What must a Type III Sanitation Device have when boating on inland waters? ✔✔Closed and secured Y valve What does a marine pump out station do? ✔✔Pumps out waste from holding tanks On power-driven vessels, which of the following is true of navigation lights? ✔✔Must be turned on during periods of restricted visibility If another boat signals their intention to pass you from astern, what should you do? ✔✔Answer with the same signal if in agreement and maintain course and speed Which of the following indicates an emergency situation aboard? ✔✔Orange Smoke blowing from a boat In the United States, what is the VHF radio safety and distress calling channel? ✔✔16 Why is the height of a VHF radio antenna important? ✔✔VHF radio works by the line of sight principle What should you do with a torn PFD? ✔✔Discard and replace it - do not attempt to fix it Which if the following is required to have a backfire arrestor? ✔✔A boat wit a gasoline inboard engine Inboard gasoline boats built after July 31st, 1980 must have what type of ventilation system? ✔✔Mechanical Which of the following is required on federally-controlled waters for boats less than 39.4 feet? ✔✔Sound producing device USCG regulations require that a 14 foot powerboat carry which of the following items between sunset and sunrise? ✔✔Navigation Lights By law, what must you do if oil or fuel spills into the water? ✔✔Report it to the U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center In Navigation Rules, what must give-way boats do? ✔✔Keep clear of stand-on boats According to the Navigation Rules, which of the following is true? ✔✔An overtaking boat always gives way to the boat being overtaken. When approaching a mooring buoy, which of the following should you do? ✔✔Approach slowly What information is most important when passing near a lighthouse? ✔✔water depth When a sailboat overtakes a powerboat, which vessel is the stand-on vessel? ✔✔Powerboat When returning from sea, a green navigation buoy should be passed in what manner? ✔✔always kept on port side What does a regulatory buoy with a diamond symbol indicate? ✔✔Danger When returning to homeport from seaward and you see a red buoy, how should you respond? ✔✔Keep the buoy on your starboard side What should a boater do with a float plan? ✔✔Give it to a friend or relative ashore The state of visibility should be a determining factor when deciding what? ✔✔A safe operating speed What is the requirement for Coast Guard assistance when a vessel is aground? ✔✔When the grounded vessel or crew are in immediate danger What is the best way to avoid running aground? ✔✔look at the nautical chart What is the primary responsibility for a vessel operator assisting a boat in destress? ✔✔Keeping his/her vessel and him/herself out of danger Which is the major cause of fatalities involving small boats? ✔✔falling overboard and drowning where should you aim a fire extinguisher's stream when extinguishing a fire? ✔✔At the base of the fiire and use sweeping motion What does a red flag with a diagonal white stripe mean? ✔✔diver in water What must be visible to law enforcement personnel while operating a PWC? ✔✔Registration numbers Which is characteristic of low head dams? ✔✔They poze hazards both above and below dams Florida law states that a boater is considered to be under the influence if he or she has a blood or breath alcohol concentration of ✔✔.08 or greater In Florida, skiing and towing activities may only take place when? ✔✔1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour past sunset People born on or after January 1, 1988 who operate a powerboat of atleast what horsepower (hp) are required to carry a Florida boating education card? ✔✔10 Every person watercraft is required to wear what in Florida? ✔✔Connect it to the operator at all times