Boating License Test Basic Boating License Practice 2

Question 1

When two power-driven vessels are approaching head-on, what is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Both alter course to starboard

Answer

In a head-on meeting, each vessel turns to starboard so they pass port-to-port.

Question 2

What does a red buoy mark when returning from open water into a harbor in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Keep it on your starboard (right) side

Answer

Under 'red, right, returning,' keep red buoys on your right when heading upstream or into port.

Question 3

Which vessel is the 'give-way' vessel when a power-driven boat meets a sailboat under sail?

Accepted Answer

The power-driven boat

Answer

A power-driven vessel must generally give way to a vessel under sail.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a boat's capacity plate?

Accepted Answer

List maximum weight and number of people

Answer

The capacity plate states the maximum safe load of people and weight the boat can carry.

Question 5

What sound signal indicates a vessel intends to pass you on its port side (one short blast)?

Accepted Answer

One short blast

Answer

One short blast signals an intent to alter course to starboard, passing port to port.

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