Basic Boating License Practice

Question 1

At all times, all vessels must operate at a safe speed. Which of these is regarded as secure?

Accepted Answer

A vessel moving at a speed that allows it to avoid any unexpected danger

Answer

A fast-moving vessel in uncharted waters.

Answer

A vessel moving quickly in the direction of the nighttime shore lights.

Answer

A fast-moving vessel with limited visibility.

Question 2

The following people are able to be towed behind a vessel:

Accepted Answer

Maximum of three people

Answer

Whatever the apparatus manufacturer states is permissible

Answer

Whatever the vessel’s master (driver) thinks is safe

Answer

Determined by the number of handles on the apparatus being towed

Question 3

In what areas should you avoid driving your boat for environmental reasons?

Accepted Answer

Shallow weedy areas, which may contain endangered seagrasses

Answer

Boundaries between murky and clear water

Answer

Bar crossings

Answer

Deep river channels

Question 4

Where MUST the safety label of a power-driven vessel be visible?

Accepted Answer

Where the steering position allows for a clear view of it

Answer

Next to the registration numbers on the starboard right side of the ship

Answer

Upon the ship's stern

Answer

Next to the registration numbers on the left side of the ship, or port side

Question 5

Which side of the channel should you maintain a flashing green light on when traveling UPSTREAM (against the sea) at night?

Accepted Answer

Your starboard (right hand) side

Answer

Either side (it does not matter)

Answer

Stay in the middle of the channel regardless of the mark

Answer

Your port (left hand) side

Question 6

When operating a powered vessel at a speed of 10 knots or above, or when hauling an individual, what is the MINIMUM distance that the vessel and the person being towed need to maintain from an unpowered vessel or an individual in the water?

Accepted Answer

60 metres or if not possible a safe distance

Answer

100 metres or if not possible a safe distance

Answer

30 metres or if not possible a safe distance

Answer

Any distance which you consider safe

Question 7

When should a vessel in motion have its navigation lights turned on and displayed?

Accepted Answer

From sunset to sunrise and in restricted visibility

Answer

At night only when travelling on open waters (the sea)

Answer

At night in port areas only

Answer

Only when it is dark

At all times, all vessels must operate at a safe speed.Which of these is regarded as secure?

At all times, all vessels must operate at a safe speed.
Which of these is regarded as secure?