Boating Safety Chapter 6 Quiz
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Which of the following indicates scuba diving or snorkeling activity?

  • A prolonged sound from a horn every minute
  • A red flag with a diagonal white stripe (correct)
  • An orange flag flown from an anchored boat
  • A round shape hoisted from the yardarm
  • Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC?

  • Running at maximum throttle
  • Under-steering
  • Over-steering
  • Letting off the throttle control (correct)
  • The USCG requires which type of fire extinguisher to be on-board of a PWC?

  • Class B (correct)
  • Class A
  • Class D
  • Class C
  • What must be visible to law enforcement personnel while operating a PWC?

    <p>Registration numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is most important when passing near a lighthouse?

    <p>Water depth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a slashing hand motion over the neck mean by a waterskiing participant?

    <p>Cut the motor or stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deadly amounts of carbon monoxide can be released from which of the following?

    <p>Inboard gas engine exhaust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An engine cut-off lanyard helps to reduce the risk of what?

    <p>Striking a person in the water with a propeller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should sportsmen always consider when hunting from a boat?

    <p>Most accidents happen in open motorboats 16 feet or less</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What piece of safety equipment is required on every canoe and kayak?

    <p>PFDs for all aboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Indicators

    • A red flag with a diagonal white stripe signifies scuba diving or snorkeling activity.

    PWC Steering Ability

    • Letting off the throttle control can lead to a loss of steering ability in a Personal Watercraft (PWC).

    Fire Extinguisher Requirement for PWC

    • The U.S. Coast Guard mandates that a Class B fire extinguisher must be on board a PWC.

    Visibility Requirements for PWC Operations

    • Registration numbers must be visible to law enforcement personnel when operating a PWC.

    Important Consideration Near Lighthouses

    • Water depth is crucial information to be aware of when passing near a lighthouse.

    Waterskiing Communication

    • A slashing hand motion over the neck by a waterskier signals the boat driver to cut the motor or stop.

    Carbon Monoxide Hazards

    • Inboard gas engine exhaust poses a risk by releasing deadly amounts of carbon monoxide.

    Engine Cut-Off Lanyard Usage

    • An engine cut-off lanyard reduces the risk of striking a person in the water with a propeller.

    Hunting Safely from Boats

    • Most boating accidents occur in open motorboats that are 16 feet or less.

    Mandatory Safety Equipment for Canoes and Kayaks

    • Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) for all aboard is required safety equipment for every canoe and kayak.

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    Test your knowledge on boating safety with flashcards from Chapter 6. This quiz covers essential topics such as signals for scuba diving and actions affecting steering in personal watercraft. Dive into the world of safe boating practices!

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