Boating License Test Basic Boating License Practice 5

Question 1

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for operating a boat in most U.S. states?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

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0.02%

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0.15%

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There is no limit on water

Question 2

What personal flotation device (PFD) requirement applies to children on most U.S. boats?

Accepted Answer

Children under a set age must wear a life jacket while underway

Answer

Children never need life jackets

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Only children who cannot swim need them

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Life jackets are optional for everyone

Question 3

What should you do when a storm approaches while you are on the water?

Accepted Answer

Head to the nearest safe shore and have everyone put on life jackets

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Speed up to outrun the storm offshore

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Anchor in the middle of the lake

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Continue your planned route

Question 4

What is the correct way to retrieve a person who has fallen overboard?

Accepted Answer

Turn the boat around, approach from downwind, and stop the engine near them

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Reverse quickly toward them with the engine running

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Throw a rope and drive away to pull them

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Wait for them to swim back on their own

Question 5

What does an orange distress flag or orange smoke signal indicate?

Accepted Answer

A boater needs help

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The boat is for sale

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A fishing tournament

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A no-wake zone

Question 6

Why should you check the weather forecast before every boating trip?

Accepted Answer

Conditions can change quickly and create dangerous situations

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It is required to buy fuel

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It determines the speed limit

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It is only needed for ocean trips

Question 7

What is the purpose of an engine cut-off switch (kill switch) lanyard?

Accepted Answer

It stops the engine if the operator is thrown from the helm

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It increases engine speed

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It locks the steering wheel

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It charges the battery