Boating License Test Special Boating License 3

Question 1

When operating a personal watercraft, what is the required distance to keep from other vessels in most no-wake or reduced-speed zones?

Accepted Answer

Stay well back and slow to headway speed

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Pass within one foot to save time

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Match the other boat's speed exactly

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Cross directly in front of it

Question 2

Why is a lanyard-style engine cut-off switch especially critical on a personal watercraft?

Accepted Answer

It stops the craft if the rider falls off

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It increases top speed

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It charges the battery

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It improves fuel economy

Question 3

A special endorsement for operating at night usually requires knowledge of what?

Accepted Answer

Proper navigation light configurations

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Water-ski hand signals

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Anchor windlass repair

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Sail reefing techniques

Question 4

Many jurisdictions prohibit personal watercraft operation during which hours without special authorization?

Accepted Answer

Between sunset and sunrise

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Between noon and 1 p.m.

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Only on weekends

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During high tide

Question 5

For a commercial towing or charter endorsement, operators must often prove a minimum number of what?

Accepted Answer

Documented days of sea service

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Fish caught

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Passengers rescued

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Fuel receipts

Question 6

What personal flotation requirement applies specifically to personal watercraft riders in most states?

Accepted Answer

Everyone aboard must wear a USCG-approved life jacket

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Only the driver needs one on board

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Life jackets may be stored below deck

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No PFD is needed under 20 mph

Question 7

A special endorsement often restricts PWC 'wake jumping' near other boats because it can cause what?

Accepted Answer

Loss of control and collisions

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Better fuel mileage

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Improved steering

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Quieter operation