Multiple Choice Questions

Florida law prohibits anyone under the age of __ from operating a personal watercraft (pwc) ?
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  • successfully complete an approved boating safety course and to obtain and have on board a florida boating safety education id card and photographic Identification card.
  • provide assistance to injured person
  • 14
What three ingredients ignite a fire?
  • The edge of a channel on a boaters (left) side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream.
  • heat,oxygen,fire
  • pump intake area
  • Falling overboard and drowning
Which operation on a PWC requires more than idle speed ?
  • steering
  • Attaching the lanyard cut off switch to the operators PFD
  • all the above
  • range crossed diamond
When towing someone with a PWC, one of the requirements is?
  • to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
  • you lose all steering control when the engine is idling or shut off.
  • An Observer or wide-angle rearview mirror is required
  • The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
When you see a red flag or body with a white diagonal stripe ( divers down symbol), you must:
  • both A and C
  • all the above
  • boat operator
  • hazards in the water
Boaters under 21 years of age who are found with a measurable breath alcohol level of ___ or higher are in violation of Florida law.
  • 0.02
  • 14
  • good weather
  • all the above
What is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an engine cut off switch?
  • in an open bin near the passenger seats
  • to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
  • The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
  • The back of the PWC is pushed to the left, and the PWC turns right
State Law requires that scuba divers and snorkelers display a divers down warning device whenever they are :
  • proof of approved boater safety education
  • provide assistance to injured person
  • IN THE WATER
  • successfully complete an approved boating safety course and to obtain and have on board a florida boating safety education id card and photographic Identification card.
Any person born on or after January 1,1988, who operates a vessel with a motor of 10 horsepower or greater must have the following:
  • proof of approved boater safety education
  • Everyone on board
  • USCG- approved non-inflatable PFD
  • successfully complete an approved boating safety course and to obtain and have on board a florida boating safety education id card and photographic Identification card.
PFDs (Life jackets) must be in servicable condition, be the proper size for the intended wearer,and be ____.
  • danger or hazards
  • range crossed diamond
  • All the Above
  • Readily accessible
Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area?
  • range crossed diamond
  • hazards in the water
  • steering
  • pump intake area
Vessel operators involved in a reportable boating accident must report the accident by the quickest means possible to:
  • All of the Above
  • all the above
  • boat operator
  • both A and C
our boat capsizes but remains afloat , what should you do ?
  • shut off the fuel supply if possible
  • An Observer or wide-angle rearview mirror is required
  • hang onto to the boat or climb
  • the vessel on the port (left) should give way.
Which part of a PWC is dangerous to your hands, feet, and hair?
  • pump intake area
  • All of the Above
  • steering
  • All the Above
A motor boat and a pic are approaching head-on. What action must be taken?
  • white masthead light
  • the vessel on the port (left) should give way.
  • Both vessels should turn to the starboard (right) .
  • Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat.
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating?
  • Everyone on board
  • discard and replace it
  • operator
  • USCG- approved non-inflatable PFD
You see a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering. What does this marker tell you?
  • danger or hazards
  • keep the marker on your starboard (right side)
  • hazards in the water
  • All the Above
A powerboat is about to cross paths with a sailboat under sail. What should the powerboat do?
  • Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat.
  • to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
  • the vessel on the port (left) should give way.
  • white masthead light
You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a red triangular daymark, why should you do?
  • keep the marker on your starboard (right side)
  • stop your vessel and pole or walk it out the area
  • The other boat has difficulty maneuvering
  • The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, you see a mud trail in your wake where your boat has churned up the bottom, if you see this trail you should:
  • to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
  • An Observer or wide-angle rearview mirror is required
  • stop your vessel and pole or walk it out the area
  • boat operator
A motorboat is crossing paths with a PWC. What action should be taken?
  • white masthead light
  • the vessel on the port (left) should give way.
  • Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat.
  • Both vessels should turn to the starboard (right) .
What is the best way to rebound a PWC?
  • moving around the boat while underway
  • in an open bin near the passenger seats
  • from the rear of the PWC over the stern
  • to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
A PWC must operated in a reasonable prudent manner. it is illegal to:
  • pump intake area
  • both A and C
  • All the above
  • white masthead light
What does a green can-shaped buoy mark?
  • The edge of a channel on a boaters (left) side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream.
  • from the rear of the PWC over the stern
  • The back of the PWC is pushed to the left, and the PWC turns right.
  • The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
Where is the best place to put PFDs while you are out on your boat?
  • in an open bin near the passenger seats
  • from the rear of the PWC over the stern
  • to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
  • Falling overboard and drowning
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are the conditions?
  • hazards in the water
  • Readily accessible
  • all the above
  • good weather
You are approaching another boat . assume that according to the navigational rules, you are the stand-on boat, which exception to the rules means you must give way ?
  • The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
  • keep the marker on your starboard (right side)
  • The other boat has difficulty maneuvering
  • stop your vessel and pole or walk it out the area
What should you do to avoid colliding with another boat?
  • you lose all steering control when the engine is idling or shut off.
  • shut off the fuel supply if possible
  • keep a sharp watch, and appoint lookout
  • look in all directions before making any turns.
Florida Law requires a person born on or after January 1,1988 who is operating a boat powered by a motor of 10 horsepower or greater on florida waters to:
  • provide assistance to injured person
  • Everyone on board
  • Cruising on any vessel less than 26 feet in length
  • successfully complete an approved boating safety course and to obtain and have on board a florida boating safety education id card and photographic Identification card.
A powerboat is operating at night. Which of these lights must be shown ?
  • Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat.
  • hazards in the water
  • All the above
  • white masthead light
In addition to an all around white light, which light or lights must power-driven vessels less than 65.5 feet (20 meters) long exhibit when underway between sunset and sunrise?
  • Readily accessible
  • Red and Green Sidelight
  • stop your vessel and pole or walk it out the area
  • white masthead light
What should the operator of a stand on vessel do when encountering a giveaway vessel?
  • shut off the fuel supply if possible
  • maintain course and speed unless the give way vessel does not take action
  • you lose all steering control when the engine is idling or shut off.
  • The back of the PWC is pushed to the left, and the PWC turns right.
According to florida law, during which situation must chidren under 6 years of age wear a USCG-approved PFD (life jacket) at all times?
  • provide assistance to injured person
  • proof of approved boater safety education
  • operator
  • Cruising on any vessel less than 26 feet in length
According to Florida law, what should be done with a badly discolored USCG-approved PFD with a torn strap.
  • Everyone on board
  • USCG- approved non-inflatable PFD
  • proof of approved boater safety education
  • discard and replace it
what should you do to avoid colliding with another boat
  • shut off the fuel supply if possible
  • keep a sharp watch, and appoint lookout
  • moving around the boat while underway
  • look in all directions before making any turns.
Florida regulates boat speeds/operation in certain areas to:
  • All of the Above
  • shut off the fuel supply if possible
  • Falling overboard and drowning
  • All the Above
In Florida, what is the minimum age required to sign a rental contract to rent a personal watercraft (PWC)?
  • Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat.
  • 18
  • both A and C
  • danger or hazards
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