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Introduction

Operating Safely & Responsibly

Life Jackets

Children on Board

Basic Navigation

Good Practices

Tow Sport Safety

Falls Overboard

Carbon Monoxide

Awareness Zone & Propellers

Anchoring

Fire & Explosions

Local Navigation and Laws

The Environment

Tiller-Steered Fishing Boat

Wheel-Steered Boat

Ski & Runabout Boats

Pontoon & Deck Boats

Conclusion

Watch a set of brief educational videos on general boating safety, followed by a boat-specific segment that covers the particular safety concerns for many popular boats! Such as Tiller Steered Boats, Wheel Steered Boats, Ski/Runabouts, Pontoon Boats, and House/Cabin Boats.

In less than twenty minutes, you will cover all aspects of basic rental boat safety! A twenty five question assessment is also available for you to take and review how much you've learned.

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Be sure to watch all the videos above before beginning the assessment.

All boaters' number one goal should be:
1. To experience zero accidents
2. To prevent only fatal accidents
3. To have a fun time on the water
4. To experience less than one accident per five passengers on board
Which of the following is an example of safe and responsible boating behavior?
1. Using excessive speed in the vicinity of other boats or in dangerous waters
2. Refraining from the use of alcohol or drugs when operating a boat
3. Bow-riding or riding on seatbacks, gunwales, or the transom
4. Practicing adventurous water skiing/tow sport practices
What is the single best practice to prevent drowning?
1. Wear a properly-fitted, Coast Guard approved life jacket
2. Operate the boat at a safe speed to prevent passengers from falling overboard
3. Practice swimming regularly to ensure you are in good physical shape
4. Ensure you don't swim in deep waters
How many wearable, properly-fitted Coast Guard approved life jackets should be on board your boat?
1. At least five
2. As many as can fit in the stow areas
3. Enough for each child on board
4. One for every passenger on board
When should children wear life jackets on board your boat?
1. When the child is tired/sleepy
2. Only when the boat is moving
3. At all times
4. After dark
Most collisions on a boat happen as a result of:
1. Excessive speed and operator inattention
2. Poor visibility on the water
3. Inclement weather
4. Too many boats on the water
If possible, if another boat is coming at you head on, you should:
1. Speed up to get around the boat
2. Steer right (starboard)
3. Steer left
4. Do nothing - let the other boat yield to your boat
As a motor-boat or power-driven boat operator, it is your responsibility to yield to the following types of boats:
1. Only kayaks
2. All non-motorized boats
3. Only canoes
4. Only sailboats
You are required to display lights on your boat in the following conditions:
1. Only in inclement weather
2. Only when you think you need lights to see
3. Only at night when it is dark
4. Between sunset and sunrise and anytime visibility is poor
What is the universal sign for danger or need for assistance?
1. Three short blasts on the horn
2. One long blast on the horn
3. Three short blasts on the horn, followed by two long blasts
4. Five short blasts on the horn
When operating a boat, when should you have your appointed lookouts in place?
1. Only when visibility is a concern
2. Before you start the motor
3. Once you have left the dock
4. Before all passengers board the boat
Too much weight or uneven distribution of weight on your boat:
1. Is only a hazard if the boat operator is inexperienced or distracted
2. Can cause the boat to swamp or capsize, and the boat can become difficult to control
3. Is not a concern - your boat should be able to handle it
4. Is a great way for a boat operator to test his/her boating skills
Which of the following statements regarding tow sport safety is incorrect?
1. If the ladder is not easily accessible, it is completely fine to use the boat's propeller to reenter the boat
2. Use a tow rope that is at least 30 feet long
3. Make sure that the operator and lookout always keep the person being towed in view
4. Turn the motor off well before approaching the person, and leave it off until the passenger is back safely in the boat
Which of the following statements are true regarding onboard safety?
1. There are no restrictions or safety concerns for passengers on a moving boat, as long as the driver is operating at a safe speed.
2. Children are the only passengers that need to consider following additional safety measures on a moving boat
3. If a passenger must move around the boat while it is in motion, stay in contact with the boat at all times, keeping a firm grip on the rail or other solid part of the boat
4. It is perfectly fine for people to walk around the boat freely when it is moving, as long as the person is wearing a life jacket
When can a passenger safely enter the boat’s “awareness zone,” (front, sides, rear, swim platform, and 30 feet of water around boat)?
1. When the boat motor is turned off and the keys are removed
2. When the boat motor is turned off, the keys are removed, and you have counted to ten
3. When the boat motor is turned off
4. Anytime
A boat should always be anchored from which section?
1. The bow
2. The stern
3. Any section of the boat is fine
4. The gunwales
What should you do if you fall into cold water to reduce risk of hypothermia?
1. Float on your back to ensure most of your body is above water
2. Swim vigorously, ensuring that you keep your heart rate up to maintain a safe body temperature
3. Hold your knees to your chest and wrap your arms across your chest, hugging your life jacket
4. Dog paddle under the surface of the water to stay warm
If you are unsure about local navigation and laws, you should:
1. Keep an extra careful eye out when you enter the water
2. Don’t worry about them if you’re a skilled boater
3. Ask your boat rental company to explain any hazards that may exist in your area of operation
4. Not go boating
The rule, “Boat it in, Boat it out” refers to:
1. Time of day that you are allowed to boat
2. The laws against littering on the water
3. Number of boats allowed on the water
4. How many passengers may board your boat
When operating a tiller-steered fishing boat, it is important to:
1. Always start the engine in gear
2. Make abrupt steering movements when necessary to balance out the boat’s weight
3. Keep the engine running while cleaning the prop
4. Ensure you don’t slow down or turn too quickly to prevent the boat from swamping or capsizing
When operating a wheel-steered boat for fishing, which of the following statements are false:
1. Ensure you stow items not being used
2. Be careful moving about the boat, as there are usually more trip hazards in general
3. Keep all of your fishing gear out and close at hand, even if you’re not using it.
4. Be careful where you cast your line to prevent injury to others
Which of the following statements is false? When operating a runabout boat, hazards are most often related to:
1. The boat’s power and speed capabilities, and not being able to stop quickly enough
2. Encountering another boat’s wake
3. The number of people in the boat
4. Turning too quickly at high speeds
When operating a pontoon boat, which of the following statements is accurate?
1. There is no person capacity on your boat as long as you have enough properly fitted, Coast Guard approved life jackets on board for each passenger
2. Never allow passengers to ride on the platform at the front of the boat, as a slip and fall can funnel them directly into the engine
3. Diving is a fun activity from a pontoon, and as long as you are in deep water, there are no additional hazards to consider
4. If you exceed the weight capacity of your boat, there is no concern as long as you travel at a slower than normal speed
When operating a houseboat, which of the following statements is false?
1. Diving from a moving boat is fine as long as the boat is in deep water
2. Always take a head count of passengers before starting the motor
3. Do not run the generator exhaust when swimmers are in the water
4. Be sure that the boat is anchored before swimming, and ensure a qualified operator remains on board an unanchored boat
Ultimately, boating safety depends primarily on:
1. My boat rental company and the boating manufacturer
2. Me, the boat operator
3. The water conditions and the weather
4. The Boating Law Administrators in my state

Power Boats

Introduction

Operating Safely & Responsibly

Life Jackets

Children on Board

Basic Navigation

Good Practices

Tow Sport Safety

Falls Overboard

Carbon Monoxide

Awareness Zone & Propellers

Anchoring

Fire & Explosions

Local Navigation and Laws

The Environment

Tiller-Steered Fishing Boat

Wheel-Steered Boat

Ski & Runabout Boats

Pontoon & Deck Boats

Conclusion

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All boaters' number one goal should be:

Which of the following is an example of safe and responsible boating behavior?

What is the single best practice to prevent drowning?

How many wearable, properly-fitted Coast Guard approved life jackets should be on board your boat?

When should children wear life jackets on board your boat?

Most collisions on a boat happen as a result of:

If possible, if another boat is coming at you head on, you should:

As a motor-boat or power-driven boat operator, it is your responsibility to yield to the following types of boats:

You are required to display lights on your boat in the following conditions:

What is the universal sign for danger or need for assistance?

When operating a boat, when should you have your appointed lookouts in place?

Too much weight or uneven distribution of weight on your boat:

Which of the following statements regarding tow sport safety is incorrect?

Which of the following statements are true regarding onboard safety?

When can a passenger safely enter the boat’s “awareness zone,” (front, sides, rear, swim platform, and 30 feet of water around boat)?

A boat should always be anchored from which section?

What should you do if you fall into cold water to reduce risk of hypothermia?

If you are unsure about local navigation and laws, you should:

The rule, “Boat it in, Boat it out” refers to:

When operating a tiller-steered fishing boat, it is important to:

When operating a wheel-steered boat for fishing, which of the following statements are false:

Which of the following statements is false? When operating a runabout boat, hazards are most often related to:

When operating a pontoon boat, which of the following statements is accurate?

When operating a houseboat, which of the following statements is false?

Ultimately, boating safety depends primarily on: