Powerboat Safety

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1. What should be your number-one concern when boating?

a) That you and your party return safely to the port.

b) Making sure you fuel your boat when done.

c) Bring plenty of water toys for fun.

d) Don't eat before you swim.

2. Who is responsible for the boat and crew?

a) The contract holder.

b) Your mother.

c) The captain of the boat.

d) The owner.

3. Which item below must you understand before operating your boat?

a) Fuel guage.

b) Whistle or horn.

c) Bilge pump.

d) Safety lanyard.

e) Location of life jackets.

f) Floating/throwable cushion.

g) Paddle.

h) Fire extinguisher.

i) All of the above.

4. How do you ensure that your boat stays level while underway?

a) Paddle on both sides at the same time.

b) Distribute passengers and weight evenly throughout the vessel.

c) Tell people they cannot stand.

d) Drag an anchor behind.

5. What is the one thing NOT to do while your vessel is moving?

a) Stay seated.

b) Keep passengers and gear evenly distributed about the boat.

c) Have someone sitting on the very bow of the boat to observe.

d) Keep your arms and legs inside the boat at all times.

6. What is the best way to cross a passing vessel's wake (swell of water)?

a) Slow down; cross at a 45-degree angle.

b) Speed up; cross at a 90-degree angle.

c) Turn around and go the other way.

d) Slow down; cross at a 90-degree angle.

7. It is okay to allow large wakes/waves to overtake the stern (back) of the vessel?

True

False

8. At what speed should you operate your vessel when within 150 feet of another vessel or person in the water, or while operating in a harbor?

a) As fast as you can.

b) As slow as you can or wake-less.

c) Half speed.

d) Backward.

9. Where is the best place to swim on the lake?

a) On the shore.

b) In the middle of the lake.

c) Out of high-traffic areas.

d) By the dam.

10. What are the two reasons to turn your engine off while swimming in the water by your boat?

a) Save on fuel.

b) Prevent propeller strikes.

c) Danger of CO (carbon monoxide) poisoning.

d) Save the environment.

11. What are the two most important things to remember when swimming from your vessel?

a) Wear a lifejacket.

b) Make sure you bring a water toy.

c) Be on shore.

d) Leave someone on board who can operate the vessel if the wind comes up.

12. On which side should you pass when overtaking another vessel?

a) Right side in safe water at least 150 feet away.

b) Left side in safe water at least 150 feet away.

c) As close to the other vessel as possible.

d) As slow as you can.

13. Which vessel has the right of way in an overtaking situation (passing while going in the same direction)?

a) The vessel passing.

b) The vessel being overtaken/passed.

14. Which boats have the right of way?

a) Sailboats.

b) Canoes/kayaks.

c) Commercial boats.

d) All of the above.

15. Which buoys should you let pass on your right side when traveling upstream on the main channel?

a) White buoys.

b) Red buoys.

c) Green buoys.

d) Pink buoys.

16. What are white buoys used for on the lake?

a) GPS reading.

b) Channel markers.

c) Marking hazards and providing information on the lake.

d) Phones for when you get lost.

17. If a storm comes up, what should you do?

a) Remember safety first: Seek shelter and wait it out.

b) Try to outrun the storm.

c) Try to attract attention.

d) Wait in the middle of the bay for help.

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