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What type of boat is most likely to have a planing hull?
What type of boat is most likely to have a planing hull?
- Fishing Boat
- Sailboat
- Ski Boat (correct)
- Cargo Ship
What must be done with the vessel's registration paper?
What must be done with the vessel's registration paper?
Keep it aboard the boat when in operation
Which of the following is a characteristic of an overloaded boat?
Which of the following is a characteristic of an overloaded boat?
- More Stable
- Moves Faster
- Handles Poorly (correct)
- Increased Visibility
What special care must you take with your hull identification number (HIN)?
What special care must you take with your hull identification number (HIN)?
Where onboard a boat are the gunwales located?
Where onboard a boat are the gunwales located?
What type of planning hull handles rough water the best?
What type of planning hull handles rough water the best?
What is a characteristic of a catamaran hull?
What is a characteristic of a catamaran hull?
What is true of a No Discharge Zone or NDZ?
What is true of a No Discharge Zone or NDZ?
Which of the following vessels are exempt from being titled and registered in Virginia?
Which of the following vessels are exempt from being titled and registered in Virginia?
In Washington, where can you get a boat trailer registration?
In Washington, where can you get a boat trailer registration?
On power-driven vessels, lights must be on during periods of restricted visibility.
On power-driven vessels, lights must be on during periods of restricted visibility.
According to the Navigation Rules, a rapidly ringing bell every minute signals what?
According to the Navigation Rules, a rapidly ringing bell every minute signals what?
Which of the following is true of a carburetor backfire flame arrestor?
Which of the following is true of a carburetor backfire flame arrestor?
What is the USCG-approved meaning of 'serviceable condition' for PFDs?
What is the USCG-approved meaning of 'serviceable condition' for PFDs?
USCG regulations require that a 14-foot powerboat carry which of the following items between sunset and sunrise?
USCG regulations require that a 14-foot powerboat carry which of the following items between sunset and sunrise?
Which of the following items is/are required on a 12-foot inflatable dinghy?
Which of the following items is/are required on a 12-foot inflatable dinghy?
How often should the inflator on a Type V PFD be checked?
How often should the inflator on a Type V PFD be checked?
Which type of fire extinguisher should be onboard a vessel with a permanently installed fuel tank?
Which type of fire extinguisher should be onboard a vessel with a permanently installed fuel tank?
Every person aboard a personal watercraft is required to wear what in Virginia?
Every person aboard a personal watercraft is required to wear what in Virginia?
When not below deck or in an enclosed cabin, children under what age must wear PFDs when boating in Virginia?
When not below deck or in an enclosed cabin, children under what age must wear PFDs when boating in Virginia?
Trailer ratings are based on what?
Trailer ratings are based on what?
When are lights required to be installed on a trailer?
When are lights required to be installed on a trailer?
Which of the following is considered a safe refueling practice?
Which of the following is considered a safe refueling practice?
What should you do if caught in severe storm conditions?
What should you do if caught in severe storm conditions?
Which of the following is a sign that the weather may change for the worse?
Which of the following is a sign that the weather may change for the worse?
Tide tables contain which of the following?
Tide tables contain which of the following?
What currents are a result of the movement of the sun and the moon?
What currents are a result of the movement of the sun and the moon?
What test can be performed to detect a leak after fueling a gasoline-powered boat?
What test can be performed to detect a leak after fueling a gasoline-powered boat?
Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm?
Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm?
Where should non-essential passengers stand during the fueling process?
Where should non-essential passengers stand during the fueling process?
Which one of the following is true about can buoys?
Which one of the following is true about can buoys?
A yellow buoy may mark which of the following?
A yellow buoy may mark which of the following?
What should be avoided when anchoring?
What should be avoided when anchoring?
For most anchoring situations, which is the best type of anchor line?
For most anchoring situations, which is the best type of anchor line?
A lookout on a vessel is required at all times.
A lookout on a vessel is required at all times.
A mooring buoy is a white buoy with which color stripe?
A mooring buoy is a white buoy with which color stripe?
By operating a boat in Virginia, you have consented to what kind of test if directed by a marine patrol officer?
By operating a boat in Virginia, you have consented to what kind of test if directed by a marine patrol officer?
Red buoys under the Inland Rules should be passed on your starboard side when going upstream.
Red buoys under the Inland Rules should be passed on your starboard side when going upstream.
Overtaking boats are give-way boats according to the Navigation Rules.
Overtaking boats are give-way boats according to the Navigation Rules.
What action should be taken when nearing a bend in a narrow channel?
What action should be taken when nearing a bend in a narrow channel?
A boat operating in a narrow channel is required to keep as close as is safe to what side?
A boat operating in a narrow channel is required to keep as close as is safe to what side?
On a recreational boat, the location of emergency equipment should be reviewed before departure with which persons?
On a recreational boat, the location of emergency equipment should be reviewed before departure with which persons?
What should a boater do with a float plan?
What should a boater do with a float plan?
In Virginia, boaters with blood alcohol content (BAC) over what percent are considered Operating Under the Influence (OUI)?
In Virginia, boaters with blood alcohol content (BAC) over what percent are considered Operating Under the Influence (OUI)?
In Virginia, a person must be how old to legally operate a PWC?
In Virginia, a person must be how old to legally operate a PWC?
What is the primary purpose of the Navigation Rules?
What is the primary purpose of the Navigation Rules?
What does it mean if you are the stand-on vessel in an overtaking situation?
What does it mean if you are the stand-on vessel in an overtaking situation?
Which of the following should you do when anchoring?
Which of the following should you do when anchoring?
What information is most important when passing near a lighthouse?
What information is most important when passing near a lighthouse?
When returning from sea, a red navigational buoy should be passed in what manner?
When returning from sea, a red navigational buoy should be passed in what manner?
Maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and hearing applies to boats under all circumstances.
Maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and hearing applies to boats under all circumstances.
Regulatory and informational markers are easily identified through which features?
Regulatory and informational markers are easily identified through which features?
In Virginia, when hailed by a marine patrol officer, what must you do?
In Virginia, when hailed by a marine patrol officer, what must you do?
In Virginia, what must you do when operating a boat or PWC within 50 feet of a dock, boat launch, or people in the water?
In Virginia, what must you do when operating a boat or PWC within 50 feet of a dock, boat launch, or people in the water?
What should you always do when a person falls overboard?
What should you always do when a person falls overboard?
Where should fire extinguishers be stored on a boat?
Where should fire extinguishers be stored on a boat?
When someone falls overboard, what action should the skipper take?
When someone falls overboard, what action should the skipper take?
What is a requirement for fire extinguishers on a boat?
What is a requirement for fire extinguishers on a boat?
What should you do if your boat capsizes?
What should you do if your boat capsizes?
Which is the major cause of fatalities involving small boats?
Which is the major cause of fatalities involving small boats?
What is the term for the depth of the water needed to float a boat clear of the bottom?
What is the term for the depth of the water needed to float a boat clear of the bottom?
Which of the following is a good technique when using a fire extinguisher?
Which of the following is a good technique when using a fire extinguisher?
Within how many days must you file a boating accident for an incident that results in property damage only and exceeds $2000?
Within how many days must you file a boating accident for an incident that results in property damage only and exceeds $2000?
In Virginia, what are boat operators required to do when involved in an accident?
In Virginia, what are boat operators required to do when involved in an accident?
What should you do if you suddenly find yourself in cold water?
What should you do if you suddenly find yourself in cold water?
If grounded aboard a small powerboat, which is a method to help free yourself?
If grounded aboard a small powerboat, which is a method to help free yourself?
Which of the following is a symptom of hypothermia?
Which of the following is a symptom of hypothermia?
If your inboard/outboard boat runs aground, what action should you take in addition to shifting the weight away from the point of impact?
If your inboard/outboard boat runs aground, what action should you take in addition to shifting the weight away from the point of impact?
Which one of the following is a Coast Guard requirement for fire extinguishers?
Which one of the following is a Coast Guard requirement for fire extinguishers?
If you run your boat aground, what should you do first?
If you run your boat aground, what should you do first?
Class 'B' fire extinguishers are best suited to fight what kind of fires?
Class 'B' fire extinguishers are best suited to fight what kind of fires?
Which 'class' of fires consists of flammable liquids including stove alcohol, gasoline, and diesel?
Which 'class' of fires consists of flammable liquids including stove alcohol, gasoline, and diesel?
The danger of hypothermia is greatest for a person in which situation?
The danger of hypothermia is greatest for a person in which situation?
You must submit a written accident report to the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries if damage to property exceeds how much?
You must submit a written accident report to the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries if damage to property exceeds how much?
Why must a personal watercraft operator follow US Coast Guard rules and regulations?
Why must a personal watercraft operator follow US Coast Guard rules and regulations?
When loading a small open boat, which of the following is important?
When loading a small open boat, which of the following is important?
Which of the following is a recommended practice for PWC operation?
Which of the following is a recommended practice for PWC operation?
Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC?
Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC?
When capsized and floating on your back in a swift river current, how should you position your feet?
When capsized and floating on your back in a swift river current, how should you position your feet?
Which of the following is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Which of the following is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Deadly amounts of carbon monoxide can be released from which of the following?
Deadly amounts of carbon monoxide can be released from which of the following?
Which of the following is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Which of the following is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Which of the following is not considered a deadly consequence of teak surfing or platform dragging?
Which of the following is not considered a deadly consequence of teak surfing or platform dragging?
When towed by a powerboat, waterskiing and other tow-sports must only take place during what hours in Virginia?
When towed by a powerboat, waterskiing and other tow-sports must only take place during what hours in Virginia?
What does an automatic cut-off lanyard do when properly attached to a PWC operator?
What does an automatic cut-off lanyard do when properly attached to a PWC operator?
What must be visible to law enforcement personnel while operating a PWC?
What must be visible to law enforcement personnel while operating a PWC?
What is the leading cause of PWC accidents?
What is the leading cause of PWC accidents?
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft what kind of boat?
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft what kind of boat?
What hidden and potentially deadly danger exists when teak surfing or platform dragging?
What hidden and potentially deadly danger exists when teak surfing or platform dragging?
Carbon monoxide poisoning is sometimes mistakenly identified as what?
Carbon monoxide poisoning is sometimes mistakenly identified as what?
What is the best precaution against carbon monoxide poisoning?
What is the best precaution against carbon monoxide poisoning?
When separated from your boat in a swift river current, you should float on your back with your feet where?
When separated from your boat in a swift river current, you should float on your back with your feet where?
When returning to port from seaward and you see a red buoy, how should you respond?
When returning to port from seaward and you see a red buoy, how should you respond?
What should you do to avoid capsizing or swamping?
What should you do to avoid capsizing or swamping?
What should you do if your boat capsizes?
What should you do if your boat capsizes?
What is the major cause of fatalities involving small boats?
What is the major cause of fatalities involving small boats?
What is the effect of the use of alcohol by boat operators or passengers?
What is the effect of the use of alcohol by boat operators or passengers?
When can a Navigation Rule be overlooked?
When can a Navigation Rule be overlooked?
When is the best time to clean your boat in order to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species?
When is the best time to clean your boat in order to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species?
When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area, why should you watch your wake?
When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area, why should you watch your wake?
Study Notes
Boat Types and Hulls
- Ski boats typically feature a planing hull for better performance at high speeds.
- Deep V hulls excel in handling rough water conditions, providing stability.
- Catamarans offer a stable ride due to their twin-hull design.
Vessel Registration and Safety Requirements
- Keep the vessel's registration paper on board during operation.
- In Virginia, canoes and kayaks without an engine are exempt from titling and registration.
- Navigate using navigation lights on a 14-foot powerboat between sunset and sunrise.
PFD and Equipment Regulations
- Every person aboard a personal watercraft (PWC) must wear a personal flotation device (PFD) in Virginia.
- Children under 13 must wear PFDs when above deck on a boat.
- Coast Guard-approved PFDs must have functioning straps and zippers to be considered serviceable.
Fire Safety and Emergency Procedures
- A Type B fire extinguisher is required on vessels with a permanently installed fuel tank.
- Store fire extinguishers where they are easily accessible on the boat, maintained in a fully charged condition.
- If someone falls overboard, keep them in sight and provide flotation assistance.
Boating Operations and Environmental Awareness
- Regulatory and informational markers are white with orange geometric shapes.
- Maintain a lookout at all times on a vessel to prevent collisions and accidents.
- Follow slow-no-wake speed regulations when operating a boat near docks or people in the water.
Weather Awareness and Emergency Preparedness
- A sudden temperature drop can indicate worsening weather conditions.
- Prepare a float plan and share it with someone onshore.
- In severe storm conditions, wear a life jacket and assess your surroundings quickly.
Navigational Rules and Buoys
- Red buoys should be passed on the starboard side when traveling upstream.
- When approaching a narrow channel bend, signal your intentions with a prolonged blast and stay right.
- Always keep the buoy on your starboard side when returning to port from seaward.
Carbon Monoxide and Hypothermia Risks
- The main source of carbon monoxide on boats is inboard gas engine exhaust.
- Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include dizziness and nausea.
- Hypothermia risk is greatest when immersed in cold water; employ proper recovery techniques like the HELP position.
Accident Response and Reporting
- Report boating accidents causing property damage over $2,000 within 10 days.
- Assist any injured person in a boating accident as required by Virginia law.
Personal Watercraft (PWC) Operation Guidelines
- Operators must follow Coast Guard regulations as PWCs are classified as Class A motor vessels.
- PWC accidents commonly occur due to striking an object; remain vigilant to prevent collisions.
- An automatic cut-off lanyard on a PWC halts the engine if the operator falls overboard, enhancing safety.
Trailer and Loading Safety
- Always ensure the combined weight of the trailer and boat does not exceed established limits.
- Lights are mandatory on every trailer for safety and visibility.
General Boating Safety
- Familiarize everyone aboard with the location of emergency equipment before departure.
- During fueling, non-essential passengers should remain ashore for safety reasons.
- Avoid capsizing or swamping by anchoring from the bow, not the stern.
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