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ILEARNTOBOAT Final Exam Questions With All CORRECT ANSWER s
Question 1: What is the main reason for assuming the HELP
position when you are stranded in the water?
CORRECT ANSWER : reduces heat loss
Question 2: 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 3: What is the best way to avoid overloading your
boat?
CORRECT ANSWER : Don't exceed the limits listed on the
capacity plate.
Question 4: What should you leave with a friend or relative
before a long outing on the water?
CORRECT ANSWER : float plan
Question 5: Where should your passengers be while the boat is
tied to the dock for fueling?
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CORRECT ANSWER : on the dock and away from the boat
Question 6: How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC?
CORRECT ANSWER : Leave a little empty space in the tank.
Question 7: 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 8: 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 9: When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to
stop the forward motion of your boat?
CORRECT ANSWER : Shift into reverse gear.
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Question 10: 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 11: When must navigation lights be displayed?
CORRECT ANSWER : From sunset to sunrise and when
visibility is restricted
Question 12: 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 13: A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on.
Which one is the stand-on vessel?
CORRECT ANSWER : neither
Question 14: You encounter another boat. You assess the
situation and determine that you are the give-way vessel. What must you do?
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CORRECT ANSWER : Take early and substantial action to keep
well away.
Question 15: Which of these causes the most collisions?
CORRECT ANSWER : failing to keep a proper lookout
Question 16: Who is required to keep a proper lookout while
boating?
CORRECT ANSWER : operator
Question 17: Who may depart from the Navigation Rules?
CORRECT ANSWER : anyone who needs to avoid a collision
Question 18: You hear the fog signal of another vessel, and a
risk of collision exists. What action must you take?
CORRECT ANSWER : Reduce to "idle speed," and proceed
with caution.
Question 19: Which of these is a factor when determining the
safe speed for a vessel?