Review Questions for Chapter 4: The Legal Requirements of Boating

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The is a number assigned and imprinted by the vessel manufacturer and is unique to your vessel.

Allowing passengers to ride on the or while underway is reckless operation.

If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal limit, it is illegal to a vessel.

In order for a PFD to be legal, it must be -approved, in condition, and accessible.

Name the five types of PFDs.

These Type PFDs are devices, and most states require at least one of these to be on board vessels 16 feet in length or longer.

PWC operators, no matter what age, must wear an approved whenever underway.

Fire extinguishers should be placed in an area that is and not near the .

It is recommended that you wait at least minutes after turning on your vessel's blower (if so equipped) and before starting your engine.

10.

For an 18-foot powerboat, required navigation lights include a red light on the , a green light on the , and .

11.

A 16-foot canoe away from dock after dark must have on hand at least a or .

12.

Name two visual distress signals (VDSs) for use at night.

13.

Describe the appearance of a divers flag.

14.

If an observer is on board when pulling a skier behind a PWC, the PWC should be rated to carry at least people.

15.

Water-skier(s) may be towed at night with proper lighting.

True

False

16.

It is illegal to discharge , , or into federally controlled or state waters.

17.

You must report any accident you are involved in if it results in , , or .