Boating Cards

BE-5 What does a capacity plate indicate? Fuel tank and oil reservoir size Safe load limit Vessel dimensions Number of life jackets required

BE-11 What special care must you take with your hull identification number (HIN)? Conceal it to prevent identification theft Be careful not to remove or destroy this number Display it on the forward half of your vessel Remove it after purchase so it doesn't get stolen

BE-12 A planing hull has which of the following characteristics? It is designed to ride on top of the water It pushes water out of its way at high speed It maneuvers poorly at any speed It tends to be very heavy and displaces water

BE-13 What does a boat's capacity plate indicate? The vessel registration number The maximum propeller diameter The size and capacity of the fuel tank The maximum number of persons and weight the boat should carry

BE-21 What does a marine pump out station do? Cleans contaminated fuel tanks Removes water from flooded bilges Pumps out waste from holding tanks Controls water flow at a dam

BE-24 Under federal law, it is illegal to toss any garbage from a boat if you are within how many miles of shore? 3 5 10 15

BE-28 When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species? Before you leave home When you get back home Before you leave the ramp area Prior to launching at a different waterway

BE-37 Most cruising sailboats and trawlers have what type of hull? Cathedral Hull Deep V Hull Flat Bottom Hull Round Bottom Hull

BE-39 A cathedral hull allows a boat to do what? Get up on a plane quicker Turn easier Operate effiently in reverse Run at a higher RPM

BE-44 What is true of a No Discharge Zone or NDZ? Discharge of sewage is illegal Charging batteries is not allowed Exhaust mufflers are suggested Discharging water is recommended

EQ-2 On power-driven vessels, which of the following is true of navigation lights? Lights must be turned on from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.Lights must be green on port and red on starboardLights must be white on the bow and red on the sternLights must be on during periods of restricted visibility

EQ-4 What must you do if you see another vessel's red and white lights off your starboard bow? Proceed at full speed Maneuver to avoid a collision Steer toward the lights Speed up and take a look

EQ-6 If you see a red, a green, and a white light on another boat, what does this tell you? A boat is approaching you head-on A boat is moving directly away from you You have encountered a vessel at anchor with engine running You are the stand-on vessel and must maintain course and speed

EQ-9 If another boat signals their intention to pass you from astern, what should you do? Return the signal with five short blasts if you agree with their intentions Sound with the same signal but louder if you don't understand their intentions Answer with the same signal if in agreement and maintain course and speed Immediately move to the right or left side of the channel and let them pass

EQ-10 What do three short blasts of a horn indicate? A boat is warning you that you may be on a collision course You are approaching a boat in a designated anchorage area A boat is using astern propulsion and is in the act of backing up A drawbridge is about to close and you must stay clear

EQ-12 A boat less than 12 meters (39.4 feet) in length, must have which of the following aboard? VHF radio or cell phone Marine sanitation device Sound signaling device Seat for every passenger

EQ-32 Which is a characteristic of a Type III PFD? It is designed to be used as a throwable device It is considered a good rough-water offshore PFD It has greater buoyancy than all other PFDs It will not turn most unconscious wearers face-up

EQ-33 When selecting a PFD, what should be the most important consideration? Size Price Storage Pockets Designer Styling

EQ-36 When paddling a canoe at night, which piece of equipment should be carried to help avoid a collision? Flares Compass Flashlight Binoculars

EQ-41 If pyrotechnic visual distress signals are used, how many must be onboard? 7 5 3 1

TP-1 The tongue weight of a trailer should be what percent of the Gross Trailer Weight Rating (GTWR)? 5 to 15% 16 to 25% 26 to 35% 36 to 45%

TP-2 Trailer ratings are based on what? The type of boat they are designed to carry The length and width of the trailer The total weight of the trailer and boat The type of hitch they use

TP-14 Which of the following is a sign that the weather may change for the worse? Clouds moving from east to west A sudden drop in the temperature Static on the FM band of the radio A rise in the barometric pressure

TP-19 Which of the following is recommended maintenance for an inboard boat? Life jackets should be securely stored in the forward v-berth compartment Deteriorated engine and hull zincs should be replaced if corroded Keep expired flares 1 year after expiration without replacing them Seacocks for the engine and galley should be locked in the open position

TP-23 Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in stormy weather? Close all the hatches Broadcast a "MAYDAY" Immediately ask the Coast Guard for help Make sure all aboard are wearing USCG-approved PFDs

TP-25 Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm? A buildup of dark clouds A decrease in wind speed A glassy sheen on the water surface The development of a fog bank

TP-29 What is the vertical movement of the surface of a body of water called? Tide Current Mean water Sheer

TP-37 Who should you call first if you have an oil or fuel spill? Your boat insurance company The local marine police or harbor patrol U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center The Environmental Protection Agency

TP-38 By law, what must you do if oil or fuel spills into the water? Leave it to evaporate or sink to the bottom Hose it down to avoid a fire hazard Disperse it with household cleaners or detergents Report it to the U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center

SB-17 Which of the following must you do when anchoring at night? Sound a horn signal every hour Turn your bow and stern lights on Display an all-around white light Keep a look out person on de

SB-20 Which of the following is recommended when docking your boat? Use lines and cleats to help maneuver your boat Put out fenders after you are secured to the dock Remove all slack in your lines once you are tied up Use full speed to maintain maneuverability

SB-23 Which of the following is true about the use of alcohol while boating? It is against the law to operate a vessel while intoxicated Alcohol has less of an affect on you while boating because of the fresh air If you feel like you had too much to drink, a dip in the water can sober you up There are no laws that govern the use of alcohol while operating a boat

When approaching a mooring buoy, which of the following should you do? Approach slowly, so as not to run over the mooring line or buoy Approach the mooring buoy from the opposite direction of the moored boats Attach extra line to the mooring buoy to reduce the chance of dragging Always keep the boat in gear in order to provide steerage if you miss the buoy

SB-30 When is a lookout on a vessel required? At all times In bad weather When near another vessel Within 100 yards of land

SB-34 When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area, why should you watch your wake? It may be used to estimate boat speed It may cause personal injury or damage It should not be more than three inches high It can be used to judge clearance from other boats

SB-50 On a recreational boat, the location of emergency equipment (life jackets, fire extinguishers, visual distress signals, radio, etc.) should be reviewed before departure with which persons? Everyone aboard Paid crew members All non-swimmers Adults age 21 and over

SB-51 Under the Navigation Rules, in which situation is it OK to break the rules? When you are fishing and can't maneuver well When you are changing direction on a sail boat When absolutely necessary to avoid a collision It is never OK to break the Navigation Rules

SB-54 A float plan should contain what information? A pre-departure checklist A national weather service storm advisory signal listing Coast Guard emergency radio frequencies A date and time to contact the authorities

P-2 What is the safest thing to do for someone suspected of having hypothermia? Give them a warm alcoholic beverage Massage the body to circulate blood Get immediate medical attention Apply hot towels to the head to thin the blood

EP-3 What should you do if your small open boat capsizes? Elect someone to swim to shore for help Get under the capsized boat for protection Stay with the boat and signal for help Push or pull the boat to a busy boating channel

EP-17 What is hypothermia? A small but devastating aquatic nuisance species that can choke out natural plant life A situation when the engine overheats as a result of improper ventilation A serious condition that requires medical attention as a result of cold water immersion A dark cloud formation that builds from the East indicating an approaching storm

EP-37 What type of Boating Emergency causes the most fatalities? Collision Capsizing Fire Running Aground

EP-38 When performing a self rescue, when should you swim to shore? When you first hit the water When hypothermia starts to set in When you see someone on shore As the last resort

BA-2 What does a slashing hand motion over the neck mean by a waterskiing participant? Lengthen the ski rope Slow the boat down Cut the motor or stop Return to the dock

BA-7 Other than a PFD, what two things must be aboard every personal watercraft? An oar and reserve fuel tank Certificate of documentation and tool kit Garbage placard and state registration Fire extinguisher and emergency signaling devices

BA-10 When arriving at a navigation lock, what is the order of priority? Commercial vessels, fishing vessels, military craft then pleasure craft Pleasure craft, commercial vessels, military craft then fishing vessels. Fishing vessels, military craft, pleasure craft then commercial vessels Military craft, commercial vessels, fishing vessels then pleasure craft

BA-11 When passing through a lock, which light means "approach the lock under full control?" Red Amber Green White

BA-13 What do courteous PWC operators always do? Wear a Type IV PFD Control speed, noise and wake File a float plan with the Coast Guard Loan their PWC to inexperienced riders

BA-17 Why are low head dams dangerous to small boats and paddle craft? The roar of the water can confuse boat operators Backwash can pin you and your boat indefinitely The dam may not have any water on the other side They are always well marked giving you false confidence