Boat Passenger Safety Discussion Quiz & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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?

Good weather.

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?

Keep contact between tank and fuel spout. Signup and view all the answers

What is good for cleaning your vessel and doesn't harm lakes or rivers?

Non-phosphate products. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to prevent damage to the engine while towing an outward boat?

Raise the engine and secure it. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to approach a dock when there is a strong wind or current?

Into the wind or current. Signup and view all the answers

Which color light must show on the port (left) side of a powerboat operating at night?

Red. Signup and view all the answers

When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat, which one is the give way vessel?

Powerboat. Signup and view all the answers

Which vessel must maintain its course and speed when two boats are operating near each other?

The stand on vessel. Signup and view all the answers

Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout?

To avoid collisions. Signup and view all the answers

Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating?

Operator. Signup and view all the answers

Who may depart from the navigation rules?

Anyone who needs to avoid a collision. Signup and view all the answers

What action must you take if you hear the fog signal of another vessel and a risk of collision exists?

Reduce to idle speed and proceed with caution. Signup and view all the answers

What determines if a speed is safe for your boat?

Visibility conditions. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these would be considered a safe speed?

Being able to stop within an appropriate distance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to retrieve an anchor?

Pull the anchor straight up. Signup and view all the answers

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?

Keep the buoy on your port side. Signup and view all the answers

When entering a harbor and seeing a buoy with red and white vertical stripes, what should you do?

Go around the buoy on either side. Signup and view all the answers

How can propeller strike accidents be avoided?

Turn off the engine when passengers are boarding. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an engine cut-off switch?

To shut off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you shut off the engine while operating a personal watercraft (PWC)?

You will keep going in the same direction with no steering control. Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat?

The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway?

Consult a nautical chart. Signup and view all the answers

What type of fire will be put out by a fire extinguisher labeled 5-B?

Gasoline. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these boating activities violates homeland security restrictions?

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

What is most important when selecting a PFD for a passenger?

Size of the passenger. Signup and view all the answers

What type of PFD will turn most unconscious people face up in the water?

Type 1. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating?

Have everyone wear an appropriate PFD at all times. Signup and view all the answers

To meet the requirement for the number of VDSs on board, what must be true about pyrotechnics VDSs?

Must be unexpired. Signup and view all the answers

What is the FIRST thing you must do if you are involved in a boating accident?

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

What type of waste product may be discharged into U.S. waters?

None. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to minimize the risk of an accident if your group plans to consume alcohol?

Have a non-drinker operate the vessel. Signup and view all the answers

How does alcohol affect you when you are operating a boat?

Makes it more likely that you will have an accident. Signup and view all the answers

What is most likely to cause someone to fall overboard?

Standing up in a boat. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning while boating?

Keep fresh air flowing through the boat. Signup and view all the answers

What three ingredients are required to ignite a fire?

O2, fuel, heat. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a legal requirement for PFDs?

Be in good and serviceable conditions. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about PFDs is true?

PFDs are difficult to put on in the water. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do first if your boat runs aground at high speed?

Make sure no one is injured. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which of these should be part of a pre-departure checklist?

Making sure you have enough PFDs. 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

What should you do if you encounter a fishing boat while out in your vessel?

Avoid making a large wake. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do before letting someone else operate your PWC?

Explain how to steer and control the PWC. Signup and view all the answers

What topics should be included in a safety discussion before carrying passengers in your boat?

What to do if someone falls overboard. Signup and view all the answers

What is the safest way to float if your small craft capsizes?

Float on your back on the upstream side of the craft. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the second person on a boat towing a skier?

Watching the skier. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your boat capsizes and floats away?

Securely fasten your PFD and wait for help. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do while a passenger on your boat falls overboard and is being pulled back in?

Stop the engine. Signup and view all the answers

When is a written boating accident report required?

An injured person must go to the hospital. Signup and view all the answers

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?

.08. Signup and view all the answers

How far away should you stay from the displayed blue-and-white International Code Flag A (or Alfa flag)?

At least 200 feet. Signup and view all the answers

Who is required to wear a USCG-approved personal flotation device?

Person riding on board a PWC. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following vessels must be registered to operate legally on Washington waters?

Boat with a trolling motor. Signup and view all the answers

According to Washington law, what hours is it legal to operate a personal watercraft?

Sunrise to sunset. Signup and view all the answers

Which legal sound-producing device can be used on a recreation vessel less than 39.4 feet long on federally controlled waters?

Horn. Signup and view all the answers

When towing a skier with a PWC and having an observer on board, how many people must the PWC be rated to carry?

Three people. Signup and view all the answers

What are you required to do when operating a recreation vessel in commercial shipping lanes?

Go to the right of the waterway. Signup and view all the answers

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.

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.

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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