Boat Ed temporary boaters test answers
What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat? - Answer -The
other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
Vessel operators involved in a reportable boating accident must report the accident by
the quickest means possible to: - Answer -all the above
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can
carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are the conditions? - Answer -good
weather
When you see a red flag or body with a white diagonal stripe ( divers down symbol), you
must: - Answer -both A and C
Any person born on or after January 1,1988, who operates a vessel with a motor of 10
horsepower or greater must have the following: - Answer -proof of approved boater
safety education
What is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an engine cut off switch? - Answer -to shut
off the engine if the operator falls overboard
our boat capsizes but remains afloat , what should you do ? - Answer -hang onto to the
boat or climb
When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, you see a mud trail in your wake
where your boat has churned up the bottom, if you see this trail you should: - Answer -
stop your vessel and pole or walk it out the area
What three ingredients ignite a fire? - Answer -heat,oxygen,fire
You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a red triangular daymark, why should
you do? - Answer -keep the marker on your starboard (right side)
Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area? - Answer -
range crossed diamond
