Va Boat Safety Quiz 4

11 September 2022
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What is the primary purpose of the Navigation Rules?
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To prevent collisions and accidents on the water
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What does it mean if you are the stand on vessel in an overtaking situation?
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You are about to be passed and should maintain course and speed
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When a sailboat overtakes a powerboat, which vessel is the stand-on vessel?
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Powerboat
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Maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and hearing applies to boats under what circumstances?
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All boats at all hours
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What is the term for the disturbed water left behind as a boat moves through the water?
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Wake
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A mooring buoy is a white buoy with which color stripe?
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Blue
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Prior to departure, everyone onboard should be made aware of what type of equipment?
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Safety gear
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In Virginia, boaters with blood alcohol content (BAC) over what percent are considered Operating Under the Influence (OUI)?
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0.08%
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In Virginia, when hailed by a marine patrol officer, what must you do?
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Stop and permit the officer to come alongside