Drinking alcohol before or while operating a vessel:
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Slows your judgement and reaction time
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In Florida it is illegal to operate any vessel at a speed that:
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Endangers the life and/or property of another person
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Who must wear a life jacket while on a personal watercraft (PWC)?
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All of the above
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Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC?
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Letting off the throttle control
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It is illegal for anyone under ___ to rent a PWC in Florida
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18
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According to Florida law, what must be aboard a vessel?
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Whistle or horn
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What must a livery instruct its renters on?
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All of the above
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The following are ways to be a courteous personal watercraft operator EXCEPT:
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Circle around boats with people fishing from them
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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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Any person born on or after January 1, 1988, who operates a vessel with a motor of 10 horsepower or more must have one of the following:
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Proof of boating safety education
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Since they are relatively small and fast, personal watercraft are:
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difficult to see on the water
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Children under ___ years of age must wear a life jacket while on a boat less than 26 feet in length while underway.
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6
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How does alcohol use affect boat operators or passengers?
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Physical reactions become slower
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What is the primary cause of boating fatalities?
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Falling overboard and drowning
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The engine cutoff switch lanyard is important for the operator to wear because:
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It is required by law for all personal watercraft operators
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The Florida Boater Education Temporary Certificate is valid for 12 months from the date of the test and must be carried on board the vessel along with your:
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Photo identification
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The purpose of the safety lanyard on a vessel is to:
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Shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
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Which of the following is an example of safe personal watercraft operation?
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Keeping a safe distance away from other vessels
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Which is a common first indicator of bad weather approaching?
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A buildup of dark clouds
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The following are examples of "reckless operation" EXCEPT?
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Operating a PWC in the rain
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Two vessels (A and B) are operating too close to each other and collide. The operator of vessel A should:
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Help the injured person and report the incident
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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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When crossing paths, what is the give-way vessel's responsibility?
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Slow down or change course
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What do the red and green markers indicate?
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The edge of a safe channel
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When you see a red flag with a white diagonal stripe (divers down flag), you must:
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*Slow to idle speed if you must come within 100 feet of the flag in a channel
*Go no faster than idle speed when operating within 300 feet of the flag in open water
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