Basic Boating License Practice Flashcards
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When two power-driven vessels are approaching head-on, what is the correct action?
Answer: Both alter course to starboard
In a head-on meeting, each vessel turns to starboard so they pass port-to-port.
What does a red buoy mark when returning from open water into a harbor in the U.S.?
Answer: Keep it on your starboard (right) side
Under 'red, right, returning,' keep red buoys on your right when heading upstream or into port.
Which vessel is the 'give-way' vessel when a power-driven boat meets a sailboat under sail?
Answer: The power-driven boat
A power-driven vessel must generally give way to a vessel under sail.
What is the primary purpose of a boat's capacity plate?
Answer: List maximum weight and number of people
The capacity plate states the maximum safe load of people and weight the boat can carry.
What sound signal indicates a vessel intends to pass you on its port side (one short blast)?
Answer: One short blast
One short blast signals an intent to alter course to starboard, passing port to port.
What is the danger signal used when a boater doubts another vessel's intentions?
Answer: Five or more short rapid blasts
Five or more short, rapid blasts is the recognized danger or doubt signal.
Where should the heaviest weight be placed to keep a small boat stable?
Answer: Low and centered
Keeping weight low and centered lowers the center of gravity and improves stability.