ILEARNTOBOAT FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
Question : What is the main reason for assuming the HELP
position when you are stranded in the water?
CORRECT ANSWER : reduces heat loss
Question : What is the important safety information found on
a boat's capacity plate?
CORRECT ANSWER : maximum weight and/or number of
people the boat can carry safely
Question : What is the best way to avoid overloading your
boat?
CORRECT ANSWER : Don't exceed the limits listed on the
capacity plate.
Question : What should you leave with a friend or relative
before a long outing on the water?
CORRECT ANSWER : float plan
Question : Where should your passengers be while the boat is
tied to the dock for fueling?
CORRECT ANSWER : on the dock and away from the boat
Question : How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC?
CORRECT ANSWER : Leave a little empty space in the
tank.
Question : What is the best way to clean the hull of your
vessel to protect the environment?
CORRECT ANSWER : Use plain water or non-phosphate
detergent.
Question : You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where
should you park to load your equipment and gear?
CORRECT ANSWER : well away from the boat ramp and
approach lane
Question : When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to
stop the forward motion of your boat?
CORRECT ANSWER : Shift into reverse gear.
Question : If the wind or current is pushing your boat away
from the dock as you prepare to dock, which line should you secure first?
CORRECT ANSWER : bow line
Question : When must navigation lights be displayed?
CORRECT ANSWER : From sunset to sunrise and when
visibility is restricted
Question : You are operating a powerboat at night. Your
green sidelight must be visible to boats approaching from which direction(s)?
CORRECT ANSWER : head-on and starboard (right)
Question : A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on.
Which one is the stand-on vessel?
CORRECT ANSWER : neither
Question : You encounter another boat. You assess the
situation and determine that you are the give-way vessel.What must you do?
CORRECT ANSWER : Take early and substantial action to
keep well away.
Question : Which of these causes the most collisions?
CORRECT ANSWER : failing to keep a proper lookout
Question : Who is required to keep a proper lookout while
boating?
CORRECT ANSWER : operator
Question : Who may depart from the Navigation Rules?
CORRECT ANSWER : anyone who needs to avoid a
collision