Boating Safety and Navigation Rules Flashcards
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Approximately how many wearable life jackets must a boat carry?
Answer: One USCG-approved wearable PFD for each person aboard
Federal rules require one properly sized, USCG-approved wearable life jacket for every person on board.
What is the leading contributor to fatal boating accidents that a life jacket helps prevent?
Answer: Drowning
Most boating fatalities are drownings, and the majority of victims were not wearing life jackets.
Before starting an inboard gasoline engine, what should you do to reduce explosion risk?
Answer: Run the blower for at least four minutes and check the bilge
Ventilating the engine compartment with the blower clears explosive fuel vapors before ignition.
What is the safest response if a small open boat capsizes but stays afloat?
Answer: Stay with the boat and climb on or hold onto it
A capsized boat usually floats and is easier for rescuers to spot, so stay with it.
What does the acronym 'PFD' stand for?
Answer: Personal Flotation Device
PFD stands for Personal Flotation Device, the technical term for a life jacket.
Why should the engine cut-off switch lanyard be attached to the operator?
Answer: To stop the engine if the operator is thrown from the helm
The lanyard kills the engine if the operator falls overboard, stopping a runaway or circling boat.
What is a key sign of carbon monoxide poisoning aboard a boat?
Answer: Headache, dizziness, and nausea
Carbon monoxide causes headache, dizziness, and nausea and can be fatal in enclosed areas.