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Under Florida law, a boater is considered to be under the influence if he or she has a blood or breath alcohol concentration (BAC) of what percentage or greater?
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0.08
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Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for avoiding a collision?
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the operators of both boats
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What should you do if a fire breaks out in the back of your boat?
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Head the boat into the wind.
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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:
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accelerate to get out of the areastop your vessel and pole or walk it out of the area
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You see a white buoy with a blue band. What type of buoy is this?
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mooring buoy
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What should you do if you are operating a motorboat that is being overtaken by a sailboat?
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Maintain present course and speed.
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You are approaching another boat. Assume that according to the navigation rules, you are the stand-on boat. Which exception to the rules means you must give way?
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The other boat has difficulty maneuvering.
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When you are in a speed zone posted as "slow speed, minimum wake," your vessel should:
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be completely settled in the water
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According to Florida law, during which situation must children under six years of age wear a USCG-approved PFD (life jacket) at all times?
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cruising on any vessel less than 26 feet in length
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What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel?
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keep a proper lookout for other vessels at all times
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In Florida, which of the following vessels may operate only from one half-hour before sunrise to one half-hour after sunset during unrestricted visibility?
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PWC
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Florida law prohibits anyone under the age of _____ from operating a personal watercraft (PWC):
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14
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What is needed for steering control on a PWC?
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power to the jet drive
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What is every vessel operator required to do?
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Take all necessary action to avoid a collision.
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Destruction of seagrass in aquatic preserves is a violation of Florida law and carries a penalty of up to _____.
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1000
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You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a red triangular daymark. What should you do?
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Keep the marker on your starboard (right) side.
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Which side of a boat has a red light at night?
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port (left)
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A motorboat and a PWC are approaching head-on. What action should be taken?
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Both vessels should turn to starboard (right).
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Two boats are operating near each other. Which is the boat that must maintain its course and speed?
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the stand-on vessel
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Under Florida law, when entering a "no wake" area, what action must a boater take?
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Reduce speed to idle.
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According to Florida law, PFDs (life jackets) on your vessel should be sized for which person on board?
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its intended wearer
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Which PFDs would be considered readily accessible?
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PFDs located within easy reach of everyone on board
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Which of these is a factor that determines if a speed is safe for your boat?
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hazards in the water
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In Florida, which is these is NOT legal on a PWC?
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wearing an inflatable PFD
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In Florida, what is the minimum legal age required to sign a contract to rent a personal watercraft (PWC)?
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18
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Which operation on a PWC requires more than idle speed?
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steering control
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What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat?
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The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator.
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What is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an engine cut-off switch?
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to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
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QuestionYour boat capsizes but remains afloat. What should you do?
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Hang onto the boat or climb onto it.
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To protect Florida's waterways from harmful invasive aquatic plants, you should always:
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clean all aquatic plants (even small fragments) and mud from your boat and trailer before leaving a waterway
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What color is a marker that indicates safe water on all sides?
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white with red vertical stripes
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Which light or lights are ALL vessels required to display when moored or anchored outside a designated mooring area between sunset and sunrise?
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white light visible in all directions
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A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel?
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neither
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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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Take early and substantial action to keep well away
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When boating in Florida, who has the primary responsibility for the safety of all persons aboard a recreational boat?
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boat operator
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Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for maintaining a sharp lookout?
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the operators of both boats
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When towing someone with a PWC, one of the requirements is?
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An observer or wide-angle rearview mirror is required.
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Under Florida law, which persons on board a PWC must wear a PFD (life jacket)?
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everyone on board
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In Florida, which of the following is one of the legal requirements while operating a PWC?
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attach the engine cut-off lanyard
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What is the most important thing to remember about steering a PWC?
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You lose all steering control when the engine is idling or shut off
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You are operating a PWC. What will happen if you shut off the engine?
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You will keep going in the same direction with no steering control.