Boating License Test Boating License Test Life-Saving Equipment and PFDs

Question 1

Which US Coast Guard PFD type provides the most buoyancy and is designed for rough or remote waters?

Accepted Answer

Type I — Offshore Life Jacket

Answer

Type I offshore life jackets provide the highest buoyancy (22 lbs) and are designed to turn most unconscious wearers face-up in rough water.

Question 2

When are children under 13 required to wear a life jacket on a recreational boat in federal US waters?

Accepted Answer

At all times when the vessel is underway unless below deck

Answer

Federal law requires children under 13 to wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket at all times while the vessel is underway unless they are in an enclosed cabin.

Question 3

What is the minimum number of wearable PFDs required on a recreational vessel?

Accepted Answer

One Coast Guard-approved wearable PFD for each person on board

Answer

Federal law requires at least one Coast Guard-approved wearable PFD for every person aboard a recreational vessel.

Question 4

What is a Type IV throwable PFD and when must it be aboard?

Accepted Answer

A cushion or ring buoy that can be thrown to a person in the water — required on vessels 16 feet and longer

Answer

Type IV throwable devices (ring buoys or cushions) must be immediately accessible and are required in addition to wearable PFDs on vessels 16 feet or longer.

Question 5

What should you check when inspecting a life jacket before use?

Accepted Answer

The buoyancy material for waterlogging, straps for damage, and zippers/buckles for proper function

Answer

Before use, inspect PFDs for tears, waterlogged foam, broken straps, and damaged closures to ensure they will function properly.

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Boating License Test Boating License Test Life-Saving Equipment and PFDs