Boaters Safety - Quiz 5

What colorless, odorless, poisonous gas is a by-product of gasoline engines? carbon disulfide carbon monoxide hydrogen oxide hydrogen sulfide

What is the primary danger during the first 3-5 minutes if you are suddenly immersed in cold water? being run over by another boat and drowning icing of your clothes and PFD, reducing your buoyancy involuntary gasping, leading to water inhalation and drowning losing consciousness due to shock and hyperventilation

Who is responsible for avoiding a collision between two boats? the operators of both boats the operator of the stand-on boat the operator of the smaller boat the operator of the larger boat

Your boat capsizes but remains afloat. What should you do? Swim up under the boat to stay out of the wind. Swim away from the boat and tread water. Hang onto the boat or climb onto it. Remove your life jacket and wave it to signal for help.

What is the proper way to use a fire extinguisher? Aim at the top of the flames. Do not move. Aim at the top of the flames. Sweep in circles. Aim at the base of the flames. Sweep side to side. Aim at the base of the flames. Sweep up and down.

For most people, how many alcoholic drinks does it take before judgment and physical reaction time are impaired? one five ten fifteen

What is the best way to minimize the risk of dehydration while boating in warm weather? Drink plenty of fresh water. Take off an outer layer of clothing. Put on an extra layer of clothing. Wear plenty of sunblock.

When should you replace the CO2 cylinder in an inflatable PFD? each time the PFD is inflated the third time a PFD is inflated monthly annually

What causes a PFD to wear out over time? washing it with soap and water storing it upside down exposure to cold air and rain exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun

You are caught in a storm in your boat. Your engine stops. What should you do? Swim for shore. Tread water until hypothermia occurs. Drop a sea anchor off the bow. Use all of the life jackets to build a raft.