Tap yourself on the back for being a savvy boater
Test your boating knowledge on the most commonly missed questions from BoatUS free online boating safety course.
Whether you’ve been boating for 20 days or 20 years, many boaters around the country are now required to take some form of boating education in their state. In fact, nearly 100,000 boaters registered for the BoatUS Foundation Free Online Boating Safety Course last year alone, in part, no doubt, to meet state requirements. The course is a fun way to ramp up your boating knowledge, and test what you already know. So how does your knowledge stack up to the rest? Are you a boating pro or a rookie?
1. Which of the following is required on federally controlled waters for boats less than 39.4 feet (12 meters)?
- a) A VHF radio.
- b) Whistle.
- c) Paddle or oar.
- d) First-aid kit.
The correct answer is: b) Whistle.
2. According to the Navigation Rules, which of the following is true?
- a) A boat under power is always a stand-on boat.
- b) A personal watercraft is always a give-way boat.
- c) An overtaking boat always gives way to the boat being overtaken.
- d) A boat under sail is always a stand-on boat.
The correct answer is: c) An overtaking boat always gives way to the boat being overtaken.
3. Which of the following must follow Navigation Rules for a powerboat?
- a) Any sailboat equipped with an engine.
- b) All sailboats under sail alone.
- c) A sailboat with sails up but no engine.
- d) A sailboat with its engine engaged.
The correct answer is: d) A sailboat with its engine engaged.
4. What kind of information should a float plan always contain?
- a) A date and time to contact the authorities.
- b) A national weather service storm advisory signal listing.
- c) Coast Guard emergency radio frequencies.
- d) A pre-departure checklist.
The correct answer is: a) A date and time to contact the authorities.
5. Which of the following will increase the effects of alcohol and drugs when boating?
- a) Food.
- b) Vibration.
- c) Spray.
- d) Temperature.
The correct answer is: b) Vibration.
6. What is the USCG-approved meaning of “serviceable condition” for life jackets?
- a) The ability to turn a person face up.
- b) Proper size and fit.
- c) Straps and zippers work.
- d) Must be within easy reach.
The correct answer is: c) Straps and zippers work.
Boating Safety Tips
Drink plenty of water; avoid consuming alcohol. Operate at a safe speed. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay to the right of oncoming vessels
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