PCOC PCOC Alcohol and Drug Regulations

Question 1

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for operating a pleasure craft in the United States?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

Answer

0.04%

Answer

0.06%

Answer

0.10%

Question 2

Under federal law, Boating Under the Influence (BUI) applies to which types of watercraft?

Accepted Answer

All vessels including rowboats and canoes

Answer

Only motorized vessels over 26 feet

Answer

Only vessels with a motor over 10 HP

Answer

Only vessels operated on navigable waters

Question 3

Which US Coast Guard authority allows officers to conduct sobriety tests on pleasure craft operators?

Accepted Answer

The Federal Boat Safety Act

Answer

The Ports and Waterways Safety Act

Answer

The Marine Protection Act

Answer

The Rivers and Harbors Act

Question 4

What happens to your PCOC privileges if you refuse a breathalyzer test while operating a pleasure craft?

Accepted Answer

Refusal can result in arrest and is used as evidence of impairment

Answer

Nothing unless BAC is proven above 0.08%

Answer

You receive only a verbal warning

Answer

You must pay a small administrative fine

Question 5

Alcohol impairs a boater's ability primarily by affecting which functions?

Accepted Answer

Balance, judgment, and reaction time

Answer

Only vision at night

Answer

Engine throttle perception only

Answer

Compass reading and navigation only

Question 6

What is the maximum federal penalty for a first-offense Boating Under the Influence conviction?

Accepted Answer

$5,000 fine and 1 year in prison

Answer

$1,000 fine and 30 days in jail

Answer

$500 fine only

Answer

$2,500 fine and 6 months in jail