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How do you assume the help position to reduce heat loss in cold water?
How do you assume the help position to reduce heat loss in cold water?
Bring knees to chest and arms to side.
What are the conditions when a boat capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely?
What are the conditions when a boat capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely?
Good weather.
What is the most important information to tell a responsible person before a short daytime outing on the water?
What is the most important information to tell a responsible person before a short daytime outing on the water?
Where you will be boating and when you plan to return.
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank?
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank?
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What is good for cleaning your vessel and doesn't harm lakes or rivers?
What is good for cleaning your vessel and doesn't harm lakes or rivers?
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What should you do to prevent damage to the engine while towing an outward boat?
What should you do to prevent damage to the engine while towing an outward boat?
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What is the best way to approach a dock when there is a strong wind or current?
What is the best way to approach a dock when there is a strong wind or current?
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Which color light must show on the port (left) side of a powerboat operating at night?
Which color light must show on the port (left) side of a powerboat operating at night?
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When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat, which one is the give way vessel?
When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat, which one is the give way vessel?
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Which vessel must maintain its course and speed when two boats are operating near each other?
Which vessel must maintain its course and speed when two boats are operating near each other?
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Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout?
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout?
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Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating?
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating?
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Who may depart from the navigation rules?
Who may depart from the navigation rules?
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What action must you take if you hear the fog signal of another vessel and a risk of collision exists?
What action must you take if you hear the fog signal of another vessel and a risk of collision exists?
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What determines if a speed is safe for your boat?
What determines if a speed is safe for your boat?
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Which of these would be considered a safe speed?
Which of these would be considered a safe speed?
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What is the best way to retrieve an anchor?
What is the best way to retrieve an anchor?
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What should you do when you see a buoy with the number 5 and a flashing green light while traveling upstream on a river at dusk?
What should you do when you see a buoy with the number 5 and a flashing green light while traveling upstream on a river at dusk?
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When entering a harbor and seeing a buoy with red and white vertical stripes, what should you do?
When entering a harbor and seeing a buoy with red and white vertical stripes, what should you do?
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How can propeller strike accidents be avoided?
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided?
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What is the main function of an engine cut-off switch?
What is the main function of an engine cut-off switch?
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What happens if you shut off the engine while operating a personal watercraft (PWC)?
What happens if you shut off the engine while operating a personal watercraft (PWC)?
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What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat?
What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat?
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What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway?
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway?
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What type of fire will be put out by a fire extinguisher labeled 5-B?
What type of fire will be put out by a fire extinguisher labeled 5-B?
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Which of these boating activities violates homeland security restrictions?
Which of these boating activities violates homeland security restrictions?
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What is most important when selecting a PFD for a passenger?
What is most important when selecting a PFD for a passenger?
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What type of PFD will turn most unconscious people face up in the water?
What type of PFD will turn most unconscious people face up in the water?
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What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating?
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating?
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To meet the requirement for the number of VDSs on board, what must be true about pyrotechnics VDSs?
To meet the requirement for the number of VDSs on board, what must be true about pyrotechnics VDSs?
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What is the FIRST thing you must do if you are involved in a boating accident?
What is the FIRST thing you must do if you are involved in a boating accident?
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What type of waste product may be discharged into U.S. waters?
What type of waste product may be discharged into U.S. waters?
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What should you do to minimize the risk of an accident if your group plans to consume alcohol?
What should you do to minimize the risk of an accident if your group plans to consume alcohol?
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How does alcohol affect you when you are operating a boat?
How does alcohol affect you when you are operating a boat?
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What is most likely to cause someone to fall overboard?
What is most likely to cause someone to fall overboard?
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What is the best way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning while boating?
What is the best way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning while boating?
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What three ingredients are required to ignite a fire?
What three ingredients are required to ignite a fire?
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Which of the following is a legal requirement for PFDs?
Which of the following is a legal requirement for PFDs?
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Which statement about PFDs is true?
Which statement about PFDs is true?
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What should you do first if your boat runs aground at high speed?
What should you do first if your boat runs aground at high speed?
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Where should you seat your passengers if you are caught in severe weather while boating?
Where should you seat your passengers if you are caught in severe weather while boating?
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Which of these should be part of a pre-departure checklist?
Which of these should be part of a pre-departure checklist?
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What should you do before firing a shot from a small boat?
What should you do before firing a shot from a small boat?
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What should you do if you encounter a fishing boat while out in your vessel?
What should you do if you encounter a fishing boat while out in your vessel?
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What should you do before letting someone else operate your PWC?
What should you do before letting someone else operate your PWC?
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What topics should be included in a safety discussion before carrying passengers in your boat?
What topics should be included in a safety discussion before carrying passengers in your boat?
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What is the safest way to float if your small craft capsizes?
What is the safest way to float if your small craft capsizes?
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What is the role of the second person on a boat towing a skier?
What is the role of the second person on a boat towing a skier?
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What should you do if your boat capsizes and floats away?
What should you do if your boat capsizes and floats away?
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What should you do while a passenger on your boat falls overboard and is being pulled back in?
What should you do while a passenger on your boat falls overboard and is being pulled back in?
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When is a written boating accident report required?
When is a written boating accident report required?
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In Washington, how old must a person be to legally operate a PWC with a boater's education card?
In Washington, how old must a person be to legally operate a PWC with a boater's education card?
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Under Washington law, what BUI is considered to be under the influence?
Under Washington law, what BUI is considered to be under the influence?
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How far away should you stay from the displayed blue-and-white International Code Flag A (or Alfa flag)?
How far away should you stay from the displayed blue-and-white International Code Flag A (or Alfa flag)?
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Who is required to wear a USCG-approved personal flotation device?
Who is required to wear a USCG-approved personal flotation device?
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Which of the following vessels must be registered to operate legally on Washington waters?
Which of the following vessels must be registered to operate legally on Washington waters?
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According to Washington law, what hours is it legal to operate a personal watercraft?
According to Washington law, what hours is it legal to operate a personal watercraft?
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Which legal sound-producing device can be used on a recreation vessel less than 39.4 feet long on federally controlled waters?
Which legal sound-producing device can be used on a recreation vessel less than 39.4 feet long on federally controlled waters?
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When towing a skier with a PWC and having an observer on board, how many people must the PWC be rated to carry?
When towing a skier with a PWC and having an observer on board, how many people must the PWC be rated to carry?
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What are you required to do when operating a recreation vessel in commercial shipping lanes?
What are you required to do when operating a recreation vessel in commercial shipping lanes?
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Study Notes
Boating Safety and Operations
- Assume the help position in cold water by bringing knees to chest and arms to side to reduce heat loss.
- A boat's capacity plate outlines the maximum weight and number of people it can safely carry in good weather conditions.
- Inform a responsible person about your boating location and planned return time before a daytime outing.
- To prevent static sparks while fueling, ensure contact between the tank and fuel spout is maintained.
- Use non-phosphate cleaning products for vessels to avoid harming lakes and rivers.
Towing and Docking Procedures
- Raise and secure the engine when preparing to tow an outward boat to prevent engine damage.
- Approach docks head-on against the wind or current for stability during docking.
Navigation Rules and Responsibilities
- A powerboat must display a red light on its port (left) side while operating at night.
- When a sailboat approaches a powerboat, the powerboat is considered the give-way vessel.
- The stand-on vessel is required to maintain its course and speed when in proximity to another boat.
Safety Practices and Lookout Requirements
- Keeping a proper lookout helps prevent collisions; this responsibility falls on the operator.
- Navigation rules can be deviated from if necessary to avoid collisions.
- In response to fog signals from another vessel, reduce speed to idle and proceed cautiously.
Speed Regulation and Anchor Retrieval
- Safe speed for boats is determined by visibility conditions; it is a speed at which stopping distance is appropriate.
- To retrieve an anchor, pull it straight up for effectiveness.
Navigational Aids and Buoy Signals
- When traveling upstream and seeing a buoy marked with a flashing green light, keep the buoy on your port side.
- A buoy displaying red and white vertical stripes indicates to go around it on either side.
Safety Equipment and Emergency Procedures
- Prevent propeller strike accidents by turning off the engine when passengers are boarding.
- The primary function of an engine cut-off switch is to shut down the engine if the operator is thrown overboard.
Personal Watercraft (PWC) Safety
- Shutting off the engine on a PWC causes the vessel to continue forward with no steering control.
- It is risky for a PWC to pass too closely behind another boat due to potential blind spots.
Environmental Awareness
- Utilize nautical charts to identify hazards in local waterways.
- Fire extinguishers labeled 5-B are designed to combat gasoline fires.
Legal Compliance and PFD Regulations
- Anchoring beneath bridges or in channels violates homeland security restrictions.
- The most critical factor in selecting a personal flotation device (PFD) is the passenger's size.
- Type 1 PFDs are designed to turn most unconscious individuals face up in water.
Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Minimize drowning risks while boating by ensuring all individuals wear appropriate PFDs at all times.
- Pyrotechnic visual distress signals (VDSs) must be unexpired to meet safety requirements.
Accident Protocols and Damage Control
- In the event of a boating accident, the first action is to stop the vessel and assist affected individuals.
- No waste products may be discharged into U.S. waters.
Alcohol and Boating
- If alcohol is consumed during a boating excursion, designate a non-drinker to operate the vessel to reduce accident risks.
- Alcohol significantly increases the likelihood of boating accidents.
Passenger Management and Navigation
- To prevent falls overboard, avoid standing up in the boat.
- Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning by keeping fresh air circulating in the boat.
Fire Safety and Vessel Operation
- Three ingredients needed to ignite a fire are oxygen, fuel, and heat.
- PFDs must be in good, serviceable condition to comply with legal requirements.
Emergency Situations
- If a boat runs aground at high speed, first check for injuries before taking further action.
- During severe weather, seat passengers close to the centerline on the floor for stability.
Pre-Departure Preparation
- Include a check for adequate PFDs in the pre-departure checklist.
- Before firing a shot from a small boat, stop the vessel, turn off the motor, and secure the boat.
Interactions with Other Vessels
- When encountering a fishing boat, avoid creating a large wake to prevent disturbance.
- Before allowing someone else to operate a PWC, explain steering and control mechanisms.
Passengers and Safety Briefing
- Discuss safety procedures, including what to do if someone falls overboard, with passengers before departing.
Recovery and Safety After Capsizing
- In case of capsizing, float on your back on the upstream side of the craft.
- If a boat capsizes and floats away, secure your PFD and wait for help.
Rescue Operations and Accident Reporting
- When a passenger falls overboard, stop the engine to ensure safety while they are being pulled back.
- A written boating accident report is required if an injured person goes to the hospital.
Legal Age and Alcohol Levels for Operators
- In Washington State, individuals must be at least 14 years old to operate a PWC with a boater's education card.
- A Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .008 is considered under the influence while boating.
Safety Distances and Vessel Regulations
- Maintain at least 200 feet distance from a blue-and-white International Code Flag A (Alfa flag).
- Boats with trolling motors must be registered to operate legally on Washington waters.
Operation Regulations for Personal Watercraft
- It is legal to operate a PWC only between sunrise and sunset.
- A legal sound-producing device for recreation vessels under 39.4 feet includes a horn when operating in federally controlled waters.
Towing Regulations
- A PWC towing a skier with an observer on board must be rated to carry a minimum of three people.
- When navigating in commercial shipping lanes, vessels must keep to the right of the waterway.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards designed for the ILTB final examination. Cover important concepts such as safety positions in cold water, boat capacity, and essential information for outing preparedness. Perfect for anyone preparing for the course.
