Boaters Safety - Quiz 4

If you are involved in a boating accident, what is the FIRST thing you must do? go for a law enforcement officer or other help stop and make a thorough assessment of all property damage stop and assist anyone injured or in danger from the accident set off flares or other visual distress signals

In Washington, how old must a person be to legally operate a personal watercraft? at least 4 years of age at least 9 years of age at least 14 years of age at least 19 years of age

Under Washington law, what blood or breath alcohol concentration, present in a vessel operator, is considered to be boat operation under the influence (BUI)? 0.10% 0.08% 0.06% 0.04%

Under Washington law, what must be displayed when a water skier is preparing to ski or has fallen into the water? a bright red or brilliant orange flag a rectangular blue flag with a white diagonal stripe a warning light a VDS

What light(s) are ALL vessels required to display when moored or anchored outside a designated mooring area between sunset and sunrise? white light visible in all directions orange sternlight two yellow lights blue or red flashing light

In addition to the required wearable PFD(s), what other equipment must you have on board if your vessel is 16 feet or longer? Red Cross-approved first-aid kit Type IV USCG-approved throwable PFD kitchen facilities flashing blue light

Where must a vessel's registration number and registration decals be displayed? on both sides of the stern on only the starboard side of the vessel on only the port side of the vessel on both sides of the bow

Which of the following actions is legal for PWCs? weave through congested waterway traffic operate between sunset and sunrise with a small flashlight on board operate while under the influence of alcohol operate while wearing a Type III USCG-approved life jacket

According to Washington law, during what hours is it legal for a vessel to tow a person on water skis? midnight to 6 a.m. 6 a.m. to noon one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset four hours before sunrise to four hours after sunset

When boating in Washington, which of the following actions are considered LEGAL? allowing a passenger to stand up while the vessel is underway at full speed causing danger to people and other vessels with your vessel's wake letting a passenger ride on the gunwale of a boat WITHOUT adequate railings attaching the vessel to a mooring buoy