Chapter 6: How To Operate The Watercraft Safely Quiz

A blood concentration level of how many milligrams of alcohol in one hundred milliliters of blood is considered to be a legal impairment?

Which factor should be taken into account when deciding upon a safe speed for boating?

On which side can a vessel be overtaken?

What is the responsibility of the stand-on vessel during an overtaking?

Power-driven vessels are required to yield to which type(s) of vessels?

When two watercraft are crossing each other’s paths, which should assume the give-way responsibility?

The penalty for boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs may include a prison sentence of up to how long?

Which type of bottom is most ideal for anchoring?

Which is a common type of anchor used in the U.S.?

The combination of a length of nylon anchor line and an anchor swivel is commonly called a what?

Which is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Propeller incidents are responsible for what percentage of boating casualties?

Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause death how soon after exposure?

Port side buoys are required to be kept on which side of the vessel as it travels upstream?

Port hand buoys are identified by a combination of letters and odd-digit numbers, and come in three different floating variations. Which of the following is not one of the three variations?

Which phrase below is a common and effective means by which boaters can remember how to use the lateral buoys to navigate appropriately?

What is the acronym for the Federal U.S. Aids to Navigation System?

What is a floating navigational aid that comes in many shapes and sizes?

Which phrase refers to any direction that is moving up-river?

Preferred channel marks are usually found where?

What shape are dayboards?

A danger marker is distinguished by what type of marking?

Which type of buoy is white with a blue horizontal band and may show a white light?

What is the main factor to consider when planning your vessel’s approach to a dock where you intend to tie up?

When are you allowed to depart from the United States Coast Guard Navigation Rules?

Who has the primary responsibility for the safety of all persons aboard a recreational boat?

When can a Navigation Rule be overlooked?

According to the Navigation Rules, a risk of imminent collision exists in which situation?

According to the Navigation Rules, what factor should be considered in determining a safe speed?

Which is the most important factor in determining a safe vessel speed?