Boating Safety Test
what is the number one contibuting factor to boating deaths in canada? - Answer -faliure
to wear a lifejacket
when looking forward what does the term starboard mean? - Answer -right side of the
boat
what behaviour is a factor in approximitly 40% of boating deaths? - Answer -Consuming
alcoholic beverages
when more than 1 natical mile from shore in an 18' boat a watertight falshlight and a
blank is required. - Answer -distress flares
when is it important to keep a propeller lookmout? - Answer -at all times
when can a plesure craft operator moor his vessel to a signal, buoy or other sea mark
used for navigation purposes? - Answer -NEVER
when must navigation lights be displayed? - Answer -from sunset to sunrise AND in
restricted visibility
when is a restricted operators certificate requird to us a VHF radio? - Answer -when
using a VHF radio at any time
who aprroves flotation devices? - Answer -Transport Canada
What should boat operators have on board? - Answer -Nautical charts and related
documents
Is a swim platform ladder work as a re-boarding device? - Answer -YES
What VHF channel is used to make a distress call? - Answer -channel 16
what common feature is on all distress flares? - Answer -Thay exipre in 4 years
what should be done every month to a fire ehtinguisher to prevent the chemicals from
clumping together - Answer -shake it vigoriously upside down
where on the vessel is the green side light located? - Answer -On the star board side
