American Boating License

Question 1

A white light flashing rapidly in groups of nine is a navigational marker. What does that signify? The water is more profound into the:

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West

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South

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North

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East

Question 2

What is the best way to ensure the wash from your boat doesn't negatively affect other vessels or the foreshore?

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By observing the effects of your wash and adjusting your speed as necessary

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By always travelling at the speed shown on a speed restriction sign

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By travelling as close to other vessels or the shore as possible

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By slowing down to 8 knots

Question 3

On a powered vessel, where MUST the registration label be displayed?

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On the port (left hand) side where it is clearly visible

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It doesn’t matter as long as it is clearly visible

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On the starboard (right hand) side where it is clearly visible

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On the transom where it is clearly visible

Question 4

The driver, or master, is accountable for:

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All of the above

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Make sure everyone on the ship is safe.

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Make sure that every piece of safety gear is onboard and adequately stored.

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Continue to be vigilant and steer clear of collisions.

Question 5

When does a sail-only vessel have the upper hand over a power-driven vessel?

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Unless you are passing someone else or the power vessel is showing an orange diamond, at all times.

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Only when making a right-hand approach.

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Only when taking part in a water event, like a regatta or race.

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When a powerboat is at anchor.

Question 6

Cardinal marks: what do they mean?

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Deeper water in a compass direction away from danger

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Large shipping channels

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Special features such as underwater pipes

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Specific dangers such as wrecks

Question 7

When is it the riskiest time of day to cross a seaside pier?

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All of the above

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On an incoming tide (flood tide)

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On an outgoing tide (ebb tide)

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Slack water (top or bottom of the tide)