Boating License Test Boating License Test Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

If your boat capsizes, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stay with the capsized vessel unless it is sinking

Answer

Staying with the capsized boat makes you easier to spot and the hull provides additional flotation support.

Question 2

What should you do if your boat engine catches fire?

Accepted Answer

Shut off the fuel supply and aim a fire extinguisher at the base of the flames

Answer

Cutting the fuel supply starves the fire, and directing the extinguisher at the base attacks the source of combustion.

Question 3

Which type of fire extinguisher is approved for use on recreational boats?

Accepted Answer

Class B fire extinguisher (dry chemical or CO2)

Answer

The USCG requires Class B fire extinguishers on boats because most marine fires involve flammable liquids.

Question 4

What is the 'HELP' position used for in cold water survival?

Accepted Answer

Heat Escape Lessening Posture — curling up to retain body heat

Answer

HELP (Heat Escape Lessening Posture) involves curling knees to the chest to slow heat loss and reduce hypothermia risk.

Question 5

How should you approach a person in the water to rescue them?

Accepted Answer

From downwind and downcurrent, approaching slowly

Answer

Approaching from downwind and downcurrent gives you better control and reduces the risk of your boat being pushed onto the victim.

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