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TN boating safety review
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What is the only situation in which the duty to give assistance to another boat/ boater involved in an accident applies?
you have contributed to the accident
the other boat's operator is at fault
doing so would not endanger your own boat or passengers
the other boat has run aground
2
Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm?
a glassy sheen on the water surface
a buildup of dark clouds
decrease in wind speed
the development of a fog bank
3
According to the
Navigation Rules
what factor should be considered in determining a safe speed?
the amount of fule
the number of passengers
the maximum speed of the vessel
the state of visibility
4
What is the minim age on must be in order to rent a personal watercraft in TN?
12
16
13
15
5
what is the purpose of the safety lanyard on a PWC?
to keep o the operator from falling overboard
to keep a throwable device from falling overboard
to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
to secure to PWC to its trailer to prevent theft
6
on a recreational boat, the location of emergency equipment should be reviewed before departure with which persons?
all qualified swimmers
everyone on board
adults age 21 and over
paid crew members
7
How can you prepare for safety when paddling a canoe or kayak?
learn how to swim in a river current
keep the heaviest weight in the front of the craft
avoid paddling with others
have plenty of drinks on board
8
How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land?
Slightly greater effect when on land
much greater effect while boating
about the same effect whether on land or out boating
much greater effect on land
9
If your boat turns aground and is not leaking, you should lift the weight away from the point of impact, and then what?
keep the engine running, and drop the anchor
boat the boat in forward, and gun the engine
put the boat in reverse, and gun the engine
stop the engine, and lift the outdrive
10
What action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC?
understearing
overstearing
letting off the throttle control
running at maximum throttle
11
Which statement about PFDs is true?
PFDs are difficult to put on in the water
PFDs are more buoyant in deep water than in shallow water
a PFD coated with oil or grease is best cleaned with gasoline
Children's PFDs should fit loosely to allow for growth
12
Before letting someone operate your vessel, what should you determine about him or her?
knows Red Cross lifesaving skills and his a competent swimmer
owns enough PFDs for everyone on board
knows basic boating safety and navigation rules
has a state-issued drivers license
13
According to TN law, children of what age must wear a USCG approved PFD while on the open deck of a recreational vessel
6 years and younger
10 years and younger
12 years and younger
8 years and younger
14
Where must registration numbers and validation decals be displayed?
bow
transom
stern
engine
15
Which type of PFD offers the best protection when you are boating in rough waters where rescue might take awhile?
special-use device
throwable device
wearable near-shore vest
wearable offshore life jacket
16
when returning to port from seaward and you see a red buoy, how should you proceed?
keep the buoy on your starboard side
stay clear of the buoy entirely
keep the buoy on your port side
stay at least 10 boat lengths away from the buoy
17
What must be always worn by the operator and any passengers on a personal watercraft on TN waters?
pair of gloves
wetsuit
personal flotation device
pair of goggles
18
during which time period must ALL vessels operating on federally controlled waters carry night visual distress signals?
between one-half an hour before sunset and one-hour after sunrise
between sunset and sunrise
between one hour before sunset and one hour after sunrise
at all times
19
when you are operating a boat of PWC, what factors should you consider when taking action to avoid a collision?
Maximum speed of your vessel and the weather
your experience aximum speed of your vessel
the weather and vessel traffic
vessel traffic and your experience
20
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed?
you have enough time to avoid a collision
no other vessels are passing you
you are not going slower than vessels towing skiers
you are not overtaking any other vessel
21
what should you do first when someone falls overboard?
jumo into the water with a spare PFD
tow a line behind the boat to encircle the victim
reduce speed, and throw the victim a PFD
circle the boat back to a position upwind of the victim
22
When is the best time to clean your boat in order to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species?
before you leave home
when you get back home
before you leave the ramp area
prior to launching at a different boat ramp
23
when retrieving your boat onto a trailer, where should you prepare it for the drive home?
while loaded on the trailer, but still on the boat ramp
while loaded on the trailer, but pulled well away from the boat ramp
while in the water, before loading on the trailer
while in the water, but loaded on the trailer
24
Which TN residents must carry on-board the wallet-sized Boating Safety Education Certificate issued by the TWRA?
those born after January 1, 1995
those born after January 1, 1989
those born after January 1, 1979
those born after January 1, 1985
25
boating accidents involving property damage higher than what dollar amount must be reported to the TWRA within 10 days?
$500
$250
$1,000
$2,000
26
which is a recommended water-skiing safety practice?
holding up a ski after falling
wearing a helmet if skiing at night
wrapping the tow rope around one wrist
skiing close to docks or other boats
27
what is the effect of the use of alcohol by boat operators or passengers?
depth perception becomes sharper
reaction time becomes slower
balance and sense of direction improve
reasoning ability becomes quicker
28
what should you do before fueling your boat?
turn on the engine and close all the windows, ports, doors, other openings
shut off the engine and close all the windows, ports, doors, other openings
shut off the engine and open all the windows, ports, doors, other openings
turn on the engine and open all the windows, ports, doors, other openings
29
In TN, a PWC operator must not jump the immediate wake within what distance of the vessel making the wake?
25 feet
50 feet
100 feet
150 feet
30
what is most likely to cause someone to fall overboard?
reducing boat speed while making a turn
lowering the anchor while seated in the bow
moving about the boat while it is underway
sitting on a pedestal fishing chair while anchored
31
When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat?
use your arms and/or legs
toss a mooring line around a cleat
use the boat's rear brakes
shift into reverse gear
32
which features make regulatory and informational markers easy to identify?
yellow square or traingular symbol
Triangular shape and red lettering
white color with orange geometric shapes
vertical black and white stripping
33
who is responsible for explaining basic safety practices and laws to passnesers?
selling dealer
U.S. Coast Guard
dock attendant
vessel operator
34
What are the only times that personal watercraft are allowed to operate on TN waters?
sunrise to sunset
11 am to 1 pm
10 am until 4 pm
sunset to sunrise
35
Which is the best precaution against carbon monoxide poisoning?
run the engine blower when underway
keep fresh air flowing through the vessel
Install a smoke alarm
stay in the stern area of the vessel when underway
36
when should a vessel operator reduce speed to the minimum at which the vessel can be kept on course?
while heading downstream on a river
while picking up a skier from the water
when visibility is restricted due to fog
when the weather is clear and sunny
37
Under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia?
when exposed to cold water
after being in the wind for a long time
when deprived of liquid
when immersed in cold water
38
what is the blood alcohol concentration at which TN law considers a person to be "under the influence?"
0.10% or greater
0.06% or greater
0.12% or greater
0.08% or greater
39
According to the
Navigation Rules
, what is the give-way vessel's responsibility?
to keep astern of the other vessel
to maintain course and speed
to take early and substantial action to keep well clear
to use hand signals to communicate to the passing vessel
40
when reboarding a PWC after a fall, how should it be rolled?
in a clockwise direction
in a counterclockwise direction
in the direction marked on the hull
upright away from the waves
41
When you are operating a boat on a lake and the weather turns bad, what should you do first?
have everyone put on PFDs and then swim for shore
head back to the launch ramp as soon as possible
be sure all on board are wearing properly fitted PFDs
seat passengers in the bow so that they are easier to see
42
what is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway?
consult a nautical chart
ask someone who went there last year
consult a topographical map
listen to a NOAA broadcast
43
According to TN law, how many feet away from a commercial dock does a "no wake" zone apply unless otherwise posted
400 feet
100 feet
300 feet
200 feet
44
When should a PFD be discarded and replaced?
when it is over five years old
when it has oil stains on it
when it has a rip or tear
when it has been in salt water
45
Vessel operators should not drink and boat. How much alcohol does it take for most people to become impaired?
3 drinks
1 drink
4 drinks
2 drinks
46
what is the minimum distance that recreational vessels must stay from a U.S. Naval vessel
100 yards
500 yards
200 yards
400 yards
47
How should you aim a fire extinguisher's stream when extinguishing a fire?
aim at the edge of the fire, and use a rapid motion
aim at the base of the fire, and use a sweeping motion
aim toward the center of the fire, and use a circular motion
aim at the top of the fire, and use little motion
48
according to state law, how far must vessels not engaged in diving stay away from a displayed diver-down flag?
150 feet
200 feet
50 feet
100 feet
49
In the powerboat crossing situation above, what should boat A do to avoid collision with boat B?
maintain present course and speed
slow down and maintain course
speed up and/or turn to port
slow down and/or torn to starboard
50
What should you do if your bost capsizes?
swim toward the last vessel you passed
stay with boat
tread water to reduce to risk of hypothermia
swim for shore
51
what device(s) must vessels have onboard when operating between sunset and sunrise?
a flare gun
a minimum of two sound-producing devices
a VHF radio
navigation lights
52
What are small, flat-bottom boats, such as fishing or duck hunting boats, prone to do?
capsize or swamp
remain stable
maneuver well with only a few inches of freeboard
ride well in rough, choppy water
53
When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for maintaining a sharp lookout?
the operators of the smaller vessel
the operators of the give-way vessel
the operators of both vessles
the operators of the stand-on vessel
54
What does a boat's capacity plate tell you?
the maximum number of persons and/or weight the boat should carry
the size and capacity of the fuel tank
the maximum propeller diamete
the vessel's registration number
55
Under what circumstances does maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and hearing apply to boats?
boating during times of poor visibility
private boats when acting as commercial vessels
all boats at all hours
commetcial boats that lack radar
56
How can propellor strike accidents be avoided?
leave the engine on while people are boarding
watch out for swimmers and divers in the water
put the engine in gear before starting the boat
let the passengers ride on the bow while underway
57
When selecting a PFD, what should be the most important consideration?
price
size
color
uniformity
58
Why should you never use automotive electrical parts on a vessel?
they can cause a spark that could ignite a fire
the mounting brackets rarely fit
they use different voltages than marine parts
they are too small for vessels
59
to follow the proper method for anchoring, where should you slowly lower the anchor?
over the stern
from the bow
over the port side
from the starboard quarter
60
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on a gasoline fire
Type A
Type B
Type D
Type C
