Boaters Safety Flashcards

Questions and Answers

A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are these conditions?

Weather with winds up to 154 knots

Rainy weather

Weather with winds up to 76 knots

Good weather (correct)

You file a float plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan?

Names and addresses of your passengers (correct)

Chart showing planning speed vs. fuel use

Onboard location of food and cooking utensils

Your boat's horsepower rating

What should you do with your float plan for a weekend water outing?

Leave it with a friend or relative (correct)

Stow it with the boat's registration papers

Mail it to your home address

Fax it to the nearest U.S. Coast Guard station

Where should portable gasoline fuel tanks be filled?

On the dock Signup and view all the answers

Which fueling practice is safe?

Filling portable fuel tanks on the fuel dock Signup and view all the answers

What factor determines a boat's required equipment?

Length of boat Signup and view all the answers

What is the problem with using your boat's engine to drive it onto a trailer?

The propeller's wash can create a large hole just beyond the ramp Signup and view all the answers

How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC?

Leave a little empty space in the tank Signup and view all the answers

When moored to a dock, what should you do before casting off while you warm up the engine?

Make sure everyone on board is wearing a life jacket Signup and view all the answers

Which side of a boat has a green light at night?

Starboard (right) Signup and view all the answers

Which vessel should display yellow lights when towing?

Commercial vessel Signup and view all the answers

You are operating a powerboat at night. Your green sidelight must be visible to boats approaching from which direction(s)?

Head-on and starboard (right) Signup and view all the answers

You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red and white lights on another boat. What do these lights tell you?

You must give way to the other vessel Signup and view all the answers

What is the best source for a complete listing of navigation rules that apply to recreational boaters?

U.S. Coast Guard Signup and view all the answers

Two powerboats are about to cross paths. What should the boat on the starboard (right) do?

Maintain course and speed, but stay alert Signup and view all the answers

A sailboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel?

Sailboat Signup and view all the answers

One boat is overtaking another. Which boat must give way?

The boat that is overtaking Signup and view all the answers

You are out on the water in foggy conditions. You hear one prolonged blast every two minutes. What does this sound signal mean?

I am a power-driven vessel underway Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Boater Safety: Key Exam Points

A boat's capacity plate indicates maximum weight and number of people, valid only in good weather conditions.
A float plan should include the names and addresses of passengers for safety and accountability.
Always leave your float plan with a friend or family member before heading out.
Portable gasoline fuel tanks should only be filled on the dock to prevent accidents.
Safe fueling practices include filling portable fuel tanks specifically on the fuel dock.
A boat's length determines the required equipment it must carry for safety.
Using the engine to drive onto a trailer can cause the propeller's wash to create a hole just beyond the ramp.
When filling a Personal Watercraft (PWC) fuel tank, always leave some empty space to avoid overflow.
Before starting the engine, ensure all passengers are wearing life jackets for safety.
Boats have a green light on the starboard (right) side for nighttime navigation.
Commercial vessels are required to display yellow lights when towing another vessel.
A powerboat's green sidelight must be visible to approaching boats from the head-on and starboard directions.
If you see red and white lights on another boat at night, you must give way to that vessel.
The U.S. Coast Guard is the best source for complete navigation rules applicable to recreational boating.
When two powerboats are crossing paths, the boat on the starboard (right) should maintain its course and speed.
In a head-on meeting, the sailboat is identified as the stand-on vessel over the PWC.
The overtaking boat is always responsible for giving way when passing another vessel.
In foggy conditions, hearing one prolonged blast every two minutes indicates a power-driven vessel is underway.

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Test your knowledge of boaters safety with these flashcards. This quiz covers essential topics such as capacity plates, weather conditions, and float plans. Perfect for anyone preparing for a boating safety course.