OBS Alcohol & Drug Safety on the Water 2

Question 1

Which of the following substances can impair boating ability in addition to alcohol?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Prescription medications

Answer

Over-the-counter antihistamines

Answer

Illegal drugs

Question 2

The term 'boater's fatigue' or 'boater's high' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Fatigue from sun, wind, and motion that mimics alcohol impairment even when sober

Answer

Excitement from reaching high speeds on the water

Answer

Elevated BAC from alcohol consumed at high altitude

Answer

Increased alertness caused by sea air

Question 3

A U.S. Coast Guard officer who suspects BUI may legally:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a safety inspection and administer sobriety tests without a warrant

Answer

Only board the vessel with a warrant

Answer

Issue a citation from the water but not board the vessel

Answer

Only act on violations that are clearly visible from a distance

Question 4

Research shows that a boat operator with a BAC of 0.10% is approximately how many times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident than a sober operator?

Accepted Answer

10 times more likely

Answer

2 times more likely

Answer

5 times more likely

Answer

15 times more likely

Question 5

Alcohol involvement makes which of the following boating situations especially life-threatening?

Accepted Answer

Falling overboard

Answer

Navigating in open water

Answer

Executing docking procedures

Answer

Dropping anchor

Question 6

Penalties for a BUI conviction in the United States can include:

Accepted Answer

Fines, imprisonment, and suspension of boating and driving privileges

Answer

Fines only, with no possibility of jail time

Answer

Suspension of boating privileges only

Answer

Only a warning for first-time offenders in all states

Question 7

When can prescription drug use dangerously impair a boat operator?

Accepted Answer

When the drug causes drowsiness, dizziness, or reduced reaction time

Answer

Only when exceeding the prescribed dosage

Answer

Only with sedative-class medications

Answer

Never, since legally prescribed drugs cannot impair boating