Boating Exam Flashcards

Questions and Answers

When encountering another vessel in darkness or reduced visibility, what do visible red and green lights indicate?

You are approaching a sailing vessel head on (correct)

You are meeting a cargo ship

You are about to collide with a motor vessel

You are passing a fishing boat

Where are Hull Identification Numbers marked on a vessel?

Starboard side of the stern

What is the major cause of fatalities involving small vessels?

Drowning from falls overboard

What do the Save Our Seas placard outline in detail?

Waste disposal regulations Signup and view all the answers

What information should you tell a responsible person before going on a short daytime outing on the water?

Where you will be boating and when you plan on returning Signup and view all the answers

How far should you stay away from military ships?

You need permission to approach within 100 yards, and a slow speed within 500 yards of any U.S. vessel Signup and view all the answers

What does one prolonged blast plus two short blasts every two minutes in foggy conditions indicate?

I am a sailing vessel underway Signup and view all the answers

What should you check to decide if a speed is safe for your boat?

Wind and water conditions Signup and view all the answers

What type of anchor should be used only for small, lightweight boats?

Mushroom style Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when you see a red buoy?

Keep the buoy on your starboard right side Signup and view all the answers

What does a white buoy with an orange square and black lettering do?

Displays information or directions Signup and view all the answers

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

Watch out for dangers such as rocks Signup and view all the answers

Which symbol on a regulatory marker signifies a swimming area?

Orange crossed diamond Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to roll a capsized PWC upright?

Roll the PWC according to the decal on the craft Signup and view all the answers

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

You lose all steering control when the engine is idling or shut off Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the PWC can cause several internal injuries if the motor is running?

Steering nozzle Signup and view all the answers

What is true about changing water levels?

Changing water levels can be a hazard for boaters Signup and view all the answers

What does the number labeled on a fire extinguisher indicate?

The relative size of the extinguisher Signup and view all the answers

Which boating activity violates homeland security restrictions?

Anchoring beneath a bridge or in a channel Signup and view all the answers

What is most important when selecting the right type of PFD for a passenger?

Passenger's size Signup and view all the answers

What determines how many wearable PFDs are required on board?

Number of people on board Signup and view all the answers

When is the best time to wear a PFD?

All the time Signup and view all the answers

If you use pyrotechnic visual distress signals, how many unexpired VDS must you carry on board your vessel?

Three Signup and view all the answers

If you are involved in a boating accident, what is the first thing you must do?

Stop and render aid to other persons affected by accident Signup and view all the answers

Which vessel is required to be registered to operate on NJ waters?

14 ft sailboat with an outboard motor Signup and view all the answers

What must a person 13 to less than 16 years old have on board to legally operate a motorized vessel powered by less than 10 horsepower?

Proof of boating safety course completion Signup and view all the answers

In NJ, when may passengers legally ride on the bow or gunwale?

Never Signup and view all the answers

In NJ, at what blood or breath alcohol concentration is a person considered under the influence?

0.08% or more Signup and view all the answers

In addition to wearable PFDs, what other equipment must be on board all other vessels 16 feet or longer?

Throwable type IV device (ring thing, PFD) Signup and view all the answers

Which action would be legal for PWC?

Attaching the lanyard of an engine cut-off safety switch to the operator Signup and view all the answers

When towing a person on water skis with a PWC and having an observer on board, how many people must the PWC be designed to carry?

Three Signup and view all the answers

When are you required to report an accident immediately to the NJ state police?

A person dies or disappears; all other boating accidents resulting in personal injury more than $2000 must be reported within 1 week Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for assuming the HELP position when you are stranded in water?

Reduces heat loss Signup and view all the answers

What amount of alcohol consumed while boating is equivalent to the amount required to make a person legally intoxicated on land?

One third times Signup and view all the answers

What is most likely to cause someone to fall overboard?

Standing up Signup and view all the answers

A passenger on your boat has irritated eyes, headache, nausea, weakness, and dizziness. These are early symptoms of what injury?

Carbon monoxide poisoning Signup and view all the answers

What happens in stage 3 cold water immersion after 30 minutes?

Organs in the core of your body are cooled, eventually leading to unconsciousness and death Signup and view all the answers

What type of fire can you put out safely with water?

Wood Signup and view all the answers

Where should you seat passengers caught in severe weather while boating?

On the floor close to the centerline Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your boat capsizes but remains floating upside down?

Climb onto the bottom of the overturned boat Signup and view all the answers

What does a diver down flag look like?

A red flag with diagonal stripe Signup and view all the answers

What should you do before firing a shot from a small boat?

Stop the boat and turn off the motor. Anchor or secure the boat Signup and view all the answers

Which action shows responsibility toward the aquatic environment?

Retrieving trash that blows overboard Signup and view all the answers

What should those in small boats do to protect against capsizing?

Keep a low center of gravity and three points of contact Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Visible red and green lights in darkness indicate an approaching sailing vessel head-on.
Hull Identification Numbers (HIN) are found on the starboard side of the stern for proper vessel identification.
Red buoy indicates to keep it on the starboard (right) side when returning from the open sea.
White buoy with an orange square and black lettering provides information or directions.
Warning: White buoy with orange bands and an orange diamond signals dangers such as rocks.
Orange crossed diamond is the symbol marking swimming areas.

Safety Regulations and Procedures

Drowning from falls overboard is the leading cause of fatalities in small vessels.
The "Save Our Seas" placard outlines waste disposal regulations on vessels greater than 26 feet.
Notify a responsible person of your boating location and expected return time before outings.
It is necessary to obtain permission before approaching within 100 yards of military ships and maintain slow speed within 500 yards.
All passengers on board must have a properly fitting personal flotation device (PFD).

Equipment and Operations

Small and lightweight boats should use mushroom-style anchors.
Wind and water conditions should be assessed to determine safe operating speeds.
Three unexpired pyrotechnic visual distress signals (VDS) must be on board if used.
Vessels 16 feet and longer require a throwable type IV device in addition to wearable PFDs.
A PWC (Personal Watercraft) requires three passengers to be designed to carry when towing someone on skis.

Legal Responsibilities and Age Regulations

Report any boating accident that leads to death or disappearance immediately to the NJ state police; others with injuries over $2000 must be reported within a week.
Individuals aged 13 to less than 16 must show proof of completing a boating safety course to operate a motorized vessel under 10 horsepower.
In NJ, it is illegal for passengers to ride on the bow or gunwale at any time.
The legal blood alcohol concentration limit for boat operation in NJ is 0.08% or more.

Emergency Responses and Boating Safety

If involved in an accident, stop and render aid to affected persons as the first step.
Assume the HELP position when stranded in water to minimize heat loss.
The key to steering a PWC: control is lost when the engine is idling or shut off.
Capsizing a PWC should be remedied by rolling it according to the decal instructions.
Symptoms like headache, nausea, and dizziness indicate potential carbon monoxide poisoning.

Weather and Water Handling

Changing water levels can pose dangers for boaters.
Severe weather requires securing passengers low and close to the centerline of the boat.
If your boat capsizes but stays afloat, climb onto the bottom of the overturned boat.
The best way to protect against capsizing in small boats is maintaining a low center of gravity and three points of contact.

Fire Safety and Environmental Responsibility

All fire extinguishers are labeled; the number indicates the relative size of the extinguisher.
Only wood fires can be safely extinguished with water.
Responsible boating includes actions like retrieving any trash blown overboard to protect the aquatic environment.

Other Important Points

In foggy conditions, hearing one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts every two minutes indicates a sailing vessel underway.
The amount of alcohol consumption while boating necessary to be legally intoxicated is a third of that required by land standards.
Understand that the steering nozzle on a PWC can cause serious internal injuries while the motor is running.

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