Boater Exam Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does one short blast of a horn mean?

I am signaling for assistance

I am turning around

I intend to pass you on my port (left) side (correct)

I intend to pass you on my starboard (right) side

A sailboat is underway in the fog. What sound signal should you hear?

one prolonged blast plus two short blasts every two minutes

What does a green can buoy indicate?

Cylindrical-shaped markers that are always green and have odd numbers. Keep this marker on your left (port) side when returning from sea.

You see a buoy with both red and green bands. What does this buoy mark?

the junction of two channels Signup and view all the answers

How are can buoys marked?

green with odd numbers Signup and view all the answers

You see a white marker with red vertical stripes. What type of marker is this?

safe water marker Signup and view all the answers

What color is a marker that indicates safe water on all sides?

white with red vertical stripes Signup and view all the answers

You see a white marker with black vertical stripes. What should you do?

Do not pass between the marker and the shore. Signup and view all the answers

You see a white buoy with orange bands and an orange diamond. What should you do?

Stay at least 700 feet away from it. Signup and view all the answers

You see a white marker with an orange diamond and black lettering. What does this marker tell you?

danger or hazard Signup and view all the answers

You see a white buoy with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering. What does this marker tell you?

keep out Signup and view all the answers

Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area?

orange crossed diamond Signup and view all the answers

PWCs are subject to all boating laws, plus a few laws specific to PWCs.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is needed for steering control on a PWC?

power to the jet drive Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important thing to remember about steering a PWC?

You must exert considerable effort to turn a PWC around. Signup and view all the answers

The motor on a PWC is running. Which part of the PWC can cause severe internal injuries?

steering nozzle Signup and view all the answers

Which action is safe for a PWC?

Seating two people behind the operator on a PWC rated for three Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an ignition safety switch?

to shut off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sound Signals

One short blast of a horn indicates intent to pass on the left (port) side.
A sailboat underway in fog emits one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts every two minutes.

Buoy Colors and Meanings

Green can buoys are cylindrical, always green, and marked with odd numbers; they should be kept on the left (port) side when returning from sea.
A buoy with both red and green bands indicates the junction of two channels.
Can buoys are marked green and carry odd numbers.
A white marker with red vertical stripes signifies safe water.
A white buoy with black vertical stripes indicates not to pass between the marker and the shore.

Special Markers

A white buoy with orange bands and an orange diamond requires staying at least 700 feet away.
A white marker with an orange diamond and black lettering signifies danger or hazard.
A white buoy with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering indicates to keep out.
The orange crossed diamond symbol on a regulatory marker marks a swimming area.

Personal Watercraft (PWC) Information

PWCs are governed by all boating laws as well as additional laws specific to their operation.
Steering control on a PWC requires power to the jet drive.
To turn a PWC, significant effort is required due to its steering mechanics.
The steering nozzle is a critical component that can cause severe internal injuries when the motor is running.
It is safe to have two passengers behind the operator on a PWC rated for three people.

Safety Mechanisms

The ignition safety switch serves to shut off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard.

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Test your knowledge with these boater exam flashcards. Each card presents a key concept related to boating regulations and signals. Perfect for preparing for your boating license exam!