Drivers Ed Boating

left

The port side of a vessel is the _______ side.

back

The stern of a vessel is the ________ of the vessel.

max # people, max weight, max size of engine

What 3 pieces of information are displayed on the capacity plate?

Oil and fluids

What should you always check before each boating trip?

port or left side

Red navigational lights are found on the bow of the boat on which side?

front

Where on the boat are white navigational lights found?

From sunset to sunrise or during low visibility

When do you have to have navigational lights turned on?

right; even

On which side of a channel will you find red buoy markers?; How are they numbered?

Always have power in the gas to maintain control

What is the most important thing you need to know about steering a PWC?

always

When do you have to have the certificate of number with you?

14

At what age can you drive a boat without supervision?

one for everybody

How many PFDs do you have to have on board your boat?

8 and under

What age group has to wear a PFD at all times?

type BC

What classification of a fire extinguisher do you have to have on board your boat?

a ship is moving

What is happening if you hear one very long blast of a horn?

12

How old does the watch out person have to be when pulling skiers?

3-5 blasts of horn

What is the first thing you should do when involved in a boating accident?

human error

What is the number 1 cause of boating accidents?

judgement

What system of your body does alcohol affect?

lifejackets

90% of drownings are caused by people not wearing what?

1. Reach for them 2. Throw something that floats 3. Row to them 4. Swim out to them

List the four steps in saving someone from drowning.

the driver

What is lightning attracted too?

front

bow