Boating License Test Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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What should you do before using a flare gun as a distress signal?
Answer: Check that it is loaded and aimed skyward away from people and vessels
Flare guns must be fired straight up or at a safe angle to avoid injuring people or igniting materials on nearby boats.
What is 'cold water shock' and why is it dangerous?
Answer: An involuntary gasp reflex upon sudden cold water immersion that can cause drowning
Cold water shock triggers an uncontrollable gasp and hyperventilation that can cause a person to inhale water and drown within minutes.
What should you do if you see someone waving both arms overhead from a vessel?
Answer: It is a signal of distress — offer assistance or call the Coast Guard
Waving both arms overhead is a recognized visual distress signal indicating a person needs help.
How many visual distress signals must a recreational vessel 16 feet or longer carry when operating on coastal waters?
Answer: Three approved signals suitable for day and night use, or three day and three night signals
USCG regulations require recreational boats 16 feet or longer on coastal waters to carry three day and three night VDS, or combination devices.
What does a continuous sounding of a fog horn signal when a vessel is underway?
Answer: The vessel is operating in reduced visibility conditions
A power-driven vessel underway in reduced visibility sounds one prolonged blast every two minutes to warn other vessels.
What is the purpose of a bilge pump on a boat?
Answer: To remove unwanted water that accumulates in the bilge area
The bilge pump removes water that collects in the lowest part of the boat's hull to prevent swamping.