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What should a motorboat operator do when approaching a sailing vessel head-on?
a. take early action to keep well away from the sailing vessel
b. sound one blast on a horn and turn to port
c. speed up to avoid colliding
d. maintain your present course and speed
# What symbol on a regulatory marker is used to warn of a rock or other submerged hazard?
a. square
b. diamond
c. circle
d. crossed diamond
# How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC?
a. leave a little empty space in the tank
b. fill the tank all the way up
c. tip the PWC to top off the fuel tank
d. overfill slightly to avoid any air pocket
# What is the best way to retrieve an anchor?
a. Pull the anchor straight up.
b. Pull the anchor from an angle.
c. Pull the rope from the stern.
d. Move the boat downwind and pull.
# What measurement would be correct for determining the overall length of a vessel?
a. the tip of the bow to the highest point on the gunwale
b. the tip of the bow in a straight line to the stern of the vessel
c. tip of the bow to furthest point to rear of motor or propeller
d. widest point from port to starboard of vessel
# What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering?
a. mooring area for recreational vessels
b. exclusion or keep-out area, such as a dam
c. area for PWCs only
d. no-wake zone
# Which statement about PFDs is FALSE?
a. A child's PFD should fit loosely to allow for growth.
b. PFDs are difficult to put on in the water.
c. A Type IV PFD is designed to be thrown to someone in trouble.
d. Drownings are rare when boaters are wearing an appropriate PFD.
# What do white powder spots on an aluminum hull indicate?
a. sun damage
b. strong detergent
c. oxidation of the aluminum surface
d. exposure to algae
# Under what circumstances is an operator involved in a boating accident NOT required to stop at the scene of the accident and aid anyone injured in the accident?
a. The operator's passengers would be seriously endangered.
b. No one involved is seriously injured or in danger.
c. The property damage was less than $500.
d. The accident was not the operator's fault.
Powerboats in crossing situation
Question 26
# What should the operator of power-driven vessel A do if power-driven vessel B begins to cross on the starboard (right) side?
a. maintain your present course and speed
b. give way by slowing down and changing course
c. turn sharply to port (left)
d. speed up to pass in front of the other vessel
# What should you do if you see a green and a white light on a vessel at night?
a. You must slow down and turn to port (left).
b. You are approaching a sailboat and must give way.
c. You are approaching a power-driven vessel and must slow down and change course.
d. You are the stand-on vessel but must be cautious.
# Which type of fire would be extinguished by a Type B fire extinguisher?
a. wood
b. electrical
c. paper
d. gasoline
# What condition by itself is NOT sufficient to require a vessel to carry at least one Type B, U.S. Coast Guard–approved fire extinguisher on board?
a. open engine compartment
b. closed compartment storing portable fuel tanks
c. powered by an outboard motor
d. powered by an inboard motor
# What should you do to prevent a traffic jam on the boat ramp while retrieving your vessel?
a. Pull the vessel into a launch lane while waiting for your towing vehicle and trailer.
b. Keep the vessel’s engine running while retrieving it.
c. Pull your vessel well away from the ramp before preparing it for the drive home.
d. Attach the rear tie-downs and drain the bilge water before leaving the launch ramp.
# Under Georgia law, how much can you be fined if convicted for the first time of boating under the influence?
a. up to $500
b. up to $1,000
c. up to $2,500
d. up to $5,000
# When is a vessel operator required to use navigation lights?
a. at all times
b. when moored at a dock or pier
c. when away from the dock between sunrise and sunset
d. during periods of restricted visibility
# To prepare your passengers for severe weather, where should they be seated in the vessel?
a. on the bow or near the transom
b. on the floor close to the centerline
c. equally spaced along both sides
d. wherever the passenger feels secure
# What should you do if the motor on your boat catches on fire?
a. Flood the engine compartment with water.
b. Open the engine cover to determine what caused the fire.
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The Coast Guard and the state Department of Natural Resources searched Tuesday near Murrells Inlet for 58-year-old Harvey Cox of Florence.
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