ILEARNTOBOAT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
What is the main reason for assuming the HELP position when you are stranded in the water? - ANSWER-reduces heat loss What is the important safety information found on a boat's capacity plate? - ANSWER- maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat? - ANSWER-Don't exceed the limits listed on the capacity plate.What should you leave with a friend or relative before a long outing on the water? - ANSWER-float plan Where should your passengers be while the boat is tied to the dock for fueling? - ANSWER-on the dock and away from the boat How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC? - ANSWER-Leave a little empty space in the tank.What is the best way to clean the hull of your vessel to protect the environment? - ANSWER-Use plain water or non-phosphate detergent.You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to load your equipment and gear? - ANSWER-well away from the boat ramp and approach lane When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat?
- ANSWER-Shift into reverse gear.
If the wind or current is pushing your boat away from the dock as you prepare to dock, which line should you secure first? - ANSWER-bow line When must navigation lights be displayed? - ANSWER-From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is restricted You are operating a powerboat at night. Your green sidelight must be visible to boats approaching from which direction(s)? - ANSWER-head-on and starboard (right) A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel? - ANSWER-neither 1 / 2
You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the give-way vessel. What must you do? - ANSWER-Take early and substantial action to keep well away.Which of these causes the most collisions? - ANSWER-failing to keep a proper lookout Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? - ANSWER-operator Who may depart from the Navigation Rules? - ANSWER-anyone who needs to avoid a collision You hear the fog signal of another vessel, and a risk of collision exists. What action must you take? - ANSWER-Reduce to "idle speed," and proceed with caution.Which of these is a factor when determining the safe speed for a vessel? - ANSWER- traffic density How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - ANSWER- You have enough time to avoid a collision.Which type of anchor has little holding power? - ANSWER-mushroom-style How long should your anchor line be? - ANSWER-7 to 10 times the depth of the water What does a green, can-shaped buoy mark? - ANSWER-the edge of a channel on a boater's left side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream You see a buoy with both red and green bands. What does this buoy mark? - ANSWER-the junction of two channels You see a white marker with red vertical stripes. What type of marker is this? - ANSWER-safe water marker You see a white marker with black vertical stripes. What should you do? - ANSWER-Do not pass between the marker and the shore.What is the best way to avoid being run over by your own PWC or motorboat? - ANSWER-Wear an engine cut-off switch lanyard.When is it difficult to reboard a PWC? - ANSWER-when you are very tired You are operating a PWC. What will happen if you shut off the engine? - ANSWER-You will keep going in the same direction with no steering control.What is needed for steering control on a PWC? - ANSWER-power to the jet drive
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