Boating License Test American Boating License 2

Question 1

What is the minimum distance a boat must stay from a diver-down flag in open water?

Accepted Answer

300 feet

Answer

Vessels must stay at least 300 feet from a diver-down flag in open water.

Question 2

Which side of a channel should the red buoys be on when returning from open sea?

Accepted Answer

Right

Answer

Remember 'Red, Right, Returning' — keep red markers on your right when returning from open sea.

Question 3

What does a single short blast of a horn from an approaching vessel typically signal?

Accepted Answer

I intend to pass you on my port side

Answer

One short blast means the vessel intends to pass on its port (left) side.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a boat's kill switch (engine cut-off lanyard)?

Accepted Answer

To stop the engine if the operator is thrown from the helm

Answer

The kill switch stops the engine if the operator is ejected, preventing a runaway boat.

Question 5

In restricted visibility such as fog, what should a power-driven vessel underway sound?

Accepted Answer

One prolonged blast at least every 2 minutes

Answer

A power-driven vessel underway sounds one prolonged blast at least every two minutes in restricted visibility.

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