Multiple Choice Questions

You are operating a PWC. What is most likely to create a blind spot that blocks other boats from seeing you?
  • Stand on, but remain alert.
  • continue straight
  • Keep marker on port (left) side
  • passing too closely behind another boat
According to Ohio law, what age person may operate a personal watercraft without a supervisor on board?
  • at least 300 ft
  • 10 years old
  • 0.08% or greater
  • 16 years old
What is the main function of an ignition safety switch?
  • PWCs are subject to all boating laws, including other specific PWC laws
  • to shut off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard
  • OPEN all windows and hatches. Turn ON the ventilation system.
  • tire you more rapidly
how should you fuel a PWC tank?
  • Leave a little empty space in the tank.
  • white with red vertical stripes
  • OPEN all windows and hatches. Turn ON the ventilation system.
  • Approach parallel to the dock and allow the wind or current to push you in.
Under Ohio law, a boat operator 21 years of age or older is considered to be intoxicated if the blood alcohol concentration is at what level?
  • 10 years old
  • 16 years old
  • 0.08% or greater
  • continue straight
Which symbol on a regulatory marker indicates hazards such as rocks or stumps?
  • mooring buoy
  • orange diamond
  • starboard (right)
  • OPEN all windows and hatches. Turn ON the ventilation system.
By law, what age children must wear a USCG-approved Type I, II, III, or V PFD when underway on any vessel under 18 feet long?
  • 16 years old
  • 10 years old
  • 0.08% or greater
  • at least 300 ft
You are operating a powerboat at night. You see green and white lights on another boat. What should you do?
  • continue straight
  • Stand on, but remain alert.
  • Keep marker on port (left) side
  • passing too closely behind another boat
A fire extinguisher is labeled B-I. What type of fire will be put out by this extinguisher?
  • gasoline
  • at least 300 ft
  • keep out
  • orange diamond
If you are involved in a boating accident, immediately after alerting authorities, what must you do?
  • stoptake assistance to prevent any further injury
  • Stand on, but remain alert.
  • at least 300 ft
  • Keep marker on port (left) side
If you see a displayed diver-down flag while boating, what distance from the flag should be maintained?
  • keep out
  • Stand on, but remain alert.
  • stoptake assistance to prevent any further injury
  • at least 300 ft
What should you do after fueling your boat and before starting the engine?
  • maintain present course and speed because The vessel being overtaken is always the stand-on vessel.
  • to shut off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard
  • Approach parallel to the dock and allow the wind or current to push you in.
  • OPEN all windows and hatches. Turn ON the ventilation system.
What is the speed limit for all Ohio state parks (if you are NOT operating between sunrise and sunset in designated speed zones, ski zones, or open zones)?
  • to shut off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard
  • 100 yards
  • 10 mph
  • keep out
How should you approach a dock when the wind or current is pushing you toward the dock?
  • Approach parallel to the dock and allow the wind or current to push you in.
  • OPEN all windows and hatches. Turn ON the ventilation system.
  • maintain present course and speed because The vessel being overtaken is always the stand-on vessel.
  • Leave a little empty space in the tank.
What should you do if you are operating a motorboat that is being overtaken by a sailboat?
  • maintain present course and speed because The vessel being overtaken is always the stand-on vessel.
  • OPEN all windows and hatches. Turn ON the ventilation system.
  • Approach parallel to the dock and allow the wind or current to push you in.
  • stoptake assistance to prevent any further injury
Which statement about PWCs is true?
  • to shut off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard
  • OPEN all windows and hatches. Turn ON the ventilation system.
  • starboard (right)
  • PWCs are subject to all boating laws, including other specific PWC laws
How do noise and vibration affect you when operating a boat?
  • increased while boating
  • starboard (right)
  • Stay with boatsignal for help
  • tire you more rapidly
You are operating a PWC. You are heading straight toward a dock. You turn the engine off and then turn the steering control hard right. Which way will the PWC go?
  • at least 300 ft
  • continue straight
  • Stand on, but remain alert.
  • passing too closely behind another boat
You see a white buoy with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering. What does this marker tell you?
  • at least 300 ft
  • Keep marker on port (left) side
  • Stand on, but remain alert.
  • keep out
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