PCOC Rules and Regulations for Operation 2

Question 1

Under the Collision Regulations, which vessel is considered the 'give-way' vessel when a power-driven vessel meets a sailing vessel?

Accepted Answer

The power-driven vessel

Answer

A power-driven vessel underway must give way to a sailing vessel under the Collision Regulations.

Question 2

What does a single prolonged blast on a horn (4–6 seconds) indicate when a vessel is leaving a dock?

Accepted Answer

The vessel is warning of its departure

Answer

One prolonged blast is a warning signal used when a vessel is getting underway from a berth.

Question 3

What is the minimum age to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) unsupervised in most Canadian provinces?

Accepted Answer

16 years old

Answer

Most Canadian provinces require operators to be at least 16 years old to operate a PWC without supervision.

Question 4

When two power-driven vessels are in a crossing situation, which vessel must give way?

Accepted Answer

The vessel on the port side of the other

Answer

In a crossing situation, the vessel that has the other on its starboard side is the stand-on vessel; the vessel that sees the other on its port side must give way.

Question 5

What does a white buoy with an orange diamond and black lettering indicate?

Accepted Answer

Danger or hazard ahead

Answer

An orange diamond on a white buoy is a hazard marker warning boaters of rocks, shoals, or other dangers.

(PCOC) Pleasure Craft Operator Card Practice Test

(PCOC) Pleasure Craft Operator Card Practice Test

PCOC Rules and Regulations for Operation 2