Florida Boating Certification Exam. Q&A
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what is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and "Swim Area"
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as you enter a harbor from the open sea, you see a red nun buoy. how should you pass
it? - keep it on your starboard (right) side
what is indicated by this white marker with an orange circle and a black lettering? - a
controlled area where a boater must proceed at a speed no greater than that which will
maintain steerage and headway
what is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - consult a nautical
chart
what should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you are in a seagrass
area? - stop your vessel, silt the motor, and pole or walk the vessel out of the sea-grass
bed.
boaters operating in rivers, inlets, or navigation channels must make a reasonable effort
to stay certain distance from a divers-down flag or buoy. - 100 feet
what should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of
an emergency? - conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
what apperas on the capacity plate of a powerboat and, by Florida law, must not be
exceeded? - maximum weight, persons, horsepower
according to Florida law, what must a vessel operator do when entering a "no wake"
area? - slow down to idle speed
when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced - when it is slightly torn
what is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - checking the
oil level before ever outing
what should you do, at a minimum, before leaving for a daytime outing on the water? -
contact a responsible person and tell him/her where you will be boating and when you
plan to return
how much line should you let out when anchoring? - 7 to 10 times as much line as the
water depth
what should you do before allowing someone also to operated your vessel - make sure
they meet the minimum age and education requirements for operation
what should you do if your vessel capsizes and remains floating uside down? - climb
onto the bottom of the overturned vessel
if you are operating a PWC and see a powerboat approaching from the right, what
should you do? - you are the vessel on the left and so you should give way and allow
the other vessel to pass
how can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your vessel
from one waterway to another? - remove aquatic plants and mud from your boat and
trailer before moving your boat from one waterway to another.
what should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout - watch for navigational
hazards.
what is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and markers? -
to mark the edges of safe water areas
what should PWC operators always do as a courtesy to other boaters and people on
shore? - be aware of excessive noise that PWCs can create and avoid operating in the
same area too long.
which of the following is a good safety procedure when fueling your vessel? - ....Continues... [Show Less]