Underway - Boating Safety

Which is a characteristic of PWC maneuverability?

The most stable position for canoe paddlers:

According to the Navigation Rules the most important factor in determining safe vessel speed is?

This can create a hazard in jet drive boats:

You should maneuver your boat this way when caught in high winds and rough water:

When passing under a river bridge you will need to know what?

The navigation rules that apply on AK waters:

If you have followed all the navigation rules but a collision is still imminent you must do what?

Where can you dump your waste overboard while on inland waters?

Why is it important to watch your wake when operating in a boat near other boats or in a congested area?

This is a major cause of boating accidents for hunters and anglers:

A boat operator is required to do this during all hours the boat is underway?

The give-way vessel's responsibility requires that it take what action?

If you are operating a power boat and you see another powerboat on your starboard approaching your course what must you do?

An immediate action you must take when operating a boat and you hear a fog signal of another boat you cannot see?

When operating in a narrow channel you should keep as close as is safe to what side?

According to the Navigation Rules what factor should be considered in determining a safe speed:

When approaching a dock the main factor to consider as you approach is?

If you see a red buoy when returning to port (harbor) how should you respond?

If towing a water skier and the boat is not equipped with a rear view mirror a person of what age or older is required to observe the skier?

The proper method to lower an anchor is?

This action may cause the loss of stirring ability in a PWC:

To avoid capsizing or swamping you should?

What features identify regulatory and informational markers?

The preferred form of communication between a water skier and the observer is?

Who has primary responsibility for the safety of all persons aboard a recreational boat?

Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when caught in stormy weather?

According to the Navigation Rules, a risk of imminent collision exists in which situation?

The recommended way to move about in a small boat?

Common first indicator of approaching wet weather?

When two boats are about to collide, which operator(s) is (are) legally responsible to take every precaution to avoid the collision?

When can a navigation rule be overlooked?

Maintainig a proper lookout using human sight and hearing applies to boats under what circumstances?

People who hunt or fish from a boat should follow the boating safety rules and practices established by which organizations?

The primary responsibility for a vessel operator assisting a boat in distress?

The responsibility for maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and sound (hearing) on a boat underway applies to boats during what times?

Boaters must stay at least how many feet away from a divers flag displayed on the water?

A recommended water-skiing safety practice.

A regulatory marker with a cross inside of an orange diamond indicates which type of area?

Who has primary responsibility for preventing an accident?

The pupose of the safety lanyard on a PWC?