Questions and Answers
What should you do with your float plan for a weekend water outing?
What should you do when approaching a low-head dam in a canoe or kayak?
What is a leading cause of death for paddlers in small crafts such as canoes, kayaks, and rafts?
What should divers do for their own safety?
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What should you do with a rag that has been used to wipe up spilled gasoline?
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What should you do before and while fueling your boat?
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What should you look out for when launching a sailboat with a raised mast?
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Two powerboats are about to cross paths. What should the boat on the starboard (right) do?
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A sailboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel?
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One boat is overtaking another. Which boat should stand on?
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What do two short blasts of a horn mean?
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What is one possible meaning of a single prolonged blast of a horn?
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You see a white marker with black vertical stripes. What should you do?
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Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to warn of a rock or other underwater hazard?
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Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area?
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You see a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering. What does this marker tell you?
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How does the effect of alcohol while boating compare to its effect while on land?
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What should you do to reduce the risk of capsizing or swamping your boat in rough water?
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What should you do immediately if a boat motor catches fire?
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When boating, you see a blue and white International Code Flag A (or Alfa flag). How far away must you stay from the displayed flag?
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Study Notes
Boater Safety Key Points
- Float plans for outings should be left with a friend or relative to ensure safety.
- When approaching a low-head dam in canoes or kayaks, carry the craft around the dam to avoid danger.
- Capsizing is a leading cause of death for paddlers in small crafts.
- Divers must remain close to the diver-down flag for their safety.
- Used rags that absorbed gasoline should be disposed of on shore to prevent fire hazards.
- Before and while fueling a boat, turn off the engine and close all openings to minimize risks.
- Look out for overhead wires when launching a sailboat with a raised mast to avoid accidents.
- When two powerboats are about to cross paths, the vessel on the starboard side should maintain its course and speed but remain alert.
- In a head-on meeting, the sailboat is considered the stand-on vessel over the Personal Watercraft (PWC).
- The boat being overtaken has the right of way and should stand on.
- Two short blasts of a horn signal the intention to pass on the starboard side.
- A single prolonged blast of a horn indicates coming around a blind bend.
- A white marker with black vertical stripes indicates not to pass between the marker and the shore.
- An orange diamond on a regulatory marker warns of underwater hazards like rocks.
- An orange crossed diamond marks a swimming area.
- A white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering indicates a “keep out” area.
- Alcohol has an increased effect while boating compared to on land.
- To reduce capsizing or swamping risks in rough waters, turn at controlled speeds.
- If a boat motor catches fire, the immediate action is to shut off the fuel supply.
- Maintain a distance of at least 200 feet from a blue and white International Code Flag A (Alfa flag) when displayed.
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Test your knowledge on essential boater safety practices with this quiz. From float plans to the right of way, understand the key points that can help keep you and others safe on the water. Brush up on your safety skills before your next outing!
