Boating License Test Boating License Test Emergency Procedures

Question 1

What is the first action you should take if your boat begins taking on water?

Accepted Answer

Identify and plug the source of flooding if possible

Answer

Immediately call for help

Answer

Abandon ship

Answer

Increase engine speed to stay ahead of flooding

Question 2

Which distress signal is recognized as a universal SOS at sea?

Accepted Answer

Three short blasts followed by three long blasts followed by three short blasts

Answer

One long horn blast

Answer

Two horn blasts repeated every minute

Answer

Waving a white flag continuously

Question 3

If a passenger falls overboard, what should you do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Throw a flotation device to the person

Answer

Radio the Coast Guard immediately

Answer

Turn the boat around at full speed

Answer

Stop the engine and wait

Question 4

What does the distress signal 'MAYDAY' indicate?

Accepted Answer

A vessel is in grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance

Answer

A vessel needs a tow

Answer

A vessel has a minor mechanical issue

Answer

A vessel is lost and needs directions

Question 5

When should you use a visual distress signal (VDS) such as a flare?

Accepted Answer

When in distress and needing immediate rescue

Answer

To celebrate arriving at your destination

Answer

Only during daylight hours

Answer

To warn other boaters of shallow water

Question 6

What is the proper VHF radio channel to use for distress calls in the US?

Accepted Answer

Channel 16

Answer

Channel 22A

Answer

Channel 9

Answer

Channel 68