Boater Exam

9 September 2022
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What does one short blast of a horn mean?
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I intend to pass you on my port (left) side
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A sailboat is underway in the fog. What sound signal should you hear?
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one prolonged blast plus two short blasts every two minutes
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green can buoy meaning
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Cylindrical-shaped markers that are always green in color, with odd numbers. Keep this marker on your left (port) side when proceeding in the upstream (returning from sea) direction.
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You see a buoy with both red and green bands. What does this buoy mark?
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the junction of two channels
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How are can buoys marked?
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green with odd numbers
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You see a white marker with red vertical stripes. What type of marker is this?
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safe water marker
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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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You see a white marker with black vertical stripes. What should you do?
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Do not pass between the marker and the shore.
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You see a white buoy with orange bands and an orange diamond. What should you do?
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Stay at least 700 feet away from it.
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You see a white marker with an orange diamond and black lettering. What does this marker tell you?
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danger or hazard
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You see a white buoy with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering. What does this marker tell you?
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keep out
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Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area?
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orange crossed diamond
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Which statement about PWCs is true?
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PWCs are subject to all boating laws, plus a few laws specific to PWCs
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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 the most important thing to remember about steering a PWC?
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You must exert considerable effort to turn a PWC around.
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The motor on a PWC is running. Which part of the PWC can cause severe internal injuries?
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steering nozzle
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Which action is safe for a PWC?
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seating two people behind the operator on a PWC rated for three
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What is the main function of an ignition safety switch?
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to shut off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard