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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?

    Keep it aboard the boat when in operation

    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)?

    <p>Be careful not to remove or destroy this number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where onboard a boat are the gunwales located?

    <p>At the top of the sides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of planning hull handles rough water the best?

    <p>Deep V Hull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a catamaran hull?

    <p>A stable ride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true of a No Discharge Zone or NDZ?

    <p>Discharge of sewage is illegal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following vessels are exempt from being titled and registered in Virginia?

    <p>Canoes and kayaks without an engine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Washington, where can you get a boat trailer registration?

    <p>Department of License</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On power-driven vessels, lights must be on during periods of restricted visibility.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Navigation Rules, a rapidly ringing bell every minute signals what?

    <p>A boat at anchor in the fog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true of a carburetor backfire flame arrestor?

    <p>Prevents explosions on inboard gasoline engines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the USCG-approved meaning of 'serviceable condition' for PFDs?

    <p>Straps and zippers work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    USCG regulations require that a 14-foot powerboat carry which of the following items between sunset and sunrise?

    <p>Navigation lights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following items is/are required on a 12-foot inflatable dinghy?

    <p>A PFD for everyone aboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should the inflator on a Type V PFD be checked?

    <p>Every time it is worn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fire extinguisher should be onboard a vessel with a permanently installed fuel tank?

    <p>Type B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Every person aboard a personal watercraft is required to wear what in Virginia?

    <p>A personal flotation device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When not below deck or in an enclosed cabin, children under what age must wear PFDs when boating in Virginia?

    <p>13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Trailer ratings are based on what?

    <p>The total weight of the trailer and boat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are lights required to be installed on a trailer?

    <p>Lights are required on every trailer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a safe refueling practice?

    <p>Closing all hatches and doors while refueling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if caught in severe storm conditions?

    <p>Put on your life jacket if it's not on already</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign that the weather may change for the worse?

    <p>A sudden drop in temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tide tables contain which of the following?

    <p>The height of the tide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What currents are a result of the movement of the sun and the moon?

    <p>Tidal currents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What test can be performed to detect a leak after fueling a gasoline-powered boat?

    <p>Sniff test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm?

    <p>A buildup of dark clouds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should non-essential passengers stand during the fueling process?

    <p>Ashore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is true about can buoys?

    <p>They are cylindrical in shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A yellow buoy may mark which of the following?

    <p>A spoil area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be avoided when anchoring?

    <p>Throwing the anchor as far away from the boat as possible and backing up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For most anchoring situations, which is the best type of anchor line?

    <p>Three-strand twisted nylon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A lookout on a vessel is required at all times.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A mooring buoy is a white buoy with which color stripe?

    <p>Blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By operating a boat in Virginia, you have consented to what kind of test if directed by a marine patrol officer?

    <p>Sobriety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Red buoys under the Inland Rules should be passed on your starboard side when going upstream.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Overtaking boats are give-way boats according to the Navigation Rules.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken when nearing a bend in a narrow channel?

    <p>Stay to the starboard edge of the channel and signal one prolonged blast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A boat operating in a narrow channel is required to keep as close as is safe to what side?

    <p>Side closest to starboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On a recreational boat, the location of emergency equipment should be reviewed before departure with which persons?

    <p>Everyone aboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a boater do with a float plan?

    <p>Give it to a friend or relative ashore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Virginia, boaters with blood alcohol content (BAC) over what percent are considered Operating Under the Influence (OUI)?

    <p>0.08%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Virginia, a person must be how old to legally operate a PWC?

    <p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Navigation Rules?

    <p>To prevent collision and accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean if you are the stand-on vessel in an overtaking situation?

    <p>You are about to be passed and should maintain course and speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following should you do when anchoring?

    <p>Pick a reference point on shore to gauge if you are dragging</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

    When returning from sea, a red navigational buoy should be passed in what manner?

    <p>Always kept on the starboard side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and hearing applies to boats under all circumstances.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Regulatory and informational markers are easily identified through which features?

    <p>White color with orange geometric shapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Virginia, when hailed by a marine patrol officer, what must you do?

    <p>Stop and permit the officer to come alongside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Proceed at slow-no-wake speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you always do when a person falls overboard?

    <p>Have someone keep the victim in sight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should fire extinguishers be stored on a boat?

    <p>Where they are readily available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When someone falls overboard, what action should the skipper take?

    <p>Get flotation to the person and assign a spotter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for fire extinguishers on a boat?

    <p>Must be Coast Guard approved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if your boat capsizes?

    <p>Stay with the boat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the major cause of fatalities involving small boats?

    <p>Falling overboard and drowning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the depth of the water needed to float a boat clear of the bottom?

    <p>Draft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a good technique when using a fire extinguisher?

    <p>Direct the extinguisher at the base of the flames using a sweeping motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Within how many days must you file a boating accident for an incident that results in property damage only and exceeds $2000?

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Virginia, what are boat operators required to do when involved in an accident?

    <p>Give assistance to any person injured in the accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you suddenly find yourself in cold water?

    <p>Put on a PFD and get into the HELP position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If grounded aboard a small powerboat, which is a method to help free yourself?

    <p>Try to kedge your boat off the obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of hypothermia?

    <p>Uncontrolled breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If your inboard/outboard boat runs aground, what action should you take in addition to shifting the weight away from the point of impact?

    <p>Stop the engine and lift the outdrive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a Coast Guard requirement for fire extinguishers?

    <p>Must be maintained in a fully charged usable condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you run your boat aground, what should you do first?

    <p>Calmly assess the situation and get everyone to don PFDs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Class 'B' fire extinguishers are best suited to fight what kind of fires?

    <p>Liquids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which 'class' of fires consists of flammable liquids including stove alcohol, gasoline, and diesel?

    <p>Class B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The danger of hypothermia is greatest for a person in which situation?

    <p>Immersed in cold water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You must submit a written accident report to the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries if damage to property exceeds how much?

    <p>$2,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why must a personal watercraft operator follow US Coast Guard rules and regulations?

    <p>Because they are considered a Class A motor vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When loading a small open boat, which of the following is important?

    <p>Do not exceed any of the recommended limits on the capacity plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a recommended practice for PWC operation?

    <p>Using courtesy and common sense at all times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC?

    <p>Letting off the throttle control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When capsized and floating on your back in a swift river current, how should you position your feet?

    <p>Downstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

    <p>Drowsiness and nausea</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

    Which of the following is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

    <p>Nausea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not considered a deadly consequence of teak surfing or platform dragging?

    <p>Wood splinter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When towed by a powerboat, waterskiing and other tow-sports must only take place during what hours in Virginia?

    <p>Half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an automatic cut-off lanyard do when properly attached to a PWC operator?

    <p>It stops the engine when the operator falls overboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be visible to law enforcement personnel while operating a PWC?

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

    What is the leading cause of PWC accidents?

    <p>Striking an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft what kind of boat?

    <p>Class 'A' inboard boats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hidden and potentially deadly danger exists when teak surfing or platform dragging?

    <p>Carbon monoxide can overcome participants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Carbon monoxide poisoning is sometimes mistakenly identified as what?

    <p>Seasickness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best precaution against carbon monoxide poisoning?

    <p>Keep air flowing through the vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When separated from your boat in a swift river current, you should float on your back with your feet where?

    <p>Downstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When returning to port from seaward and you see a red buoy, how should you respond?

    <p>Keep the buoy on your starboard side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do to avoid capsizing or swamping?

    <p>Anchor from the bow, rather than the stern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if your boat capsizes?

    <p>Stay with the boat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major cause of fatalities involving small boats?

    <p>Falling overboard and drowning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the use of alcohol by boat operators or passengers?

    <p>Physical reactions become slower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a Navigation Rule be overlooked?

    <p>If necessary to avoid immediate danger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the best time to clean your boat in order to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species?

    <p>Before you leave the ramp area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area, why should you watch your wake?

    <p>It may cause personal injury or damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.
    • 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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