5/11-5/12 Boaters Ed REVIEW
Quiz by Shelby Miller
High School
Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) - Electives
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- Q1How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed?On only the port side of the boatOn both sides of the stern of the boatOn only the starboard side of the boatOn both sides of the bow of the boat30s130.17.A.5.C
- Q2What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger?total number of passengers on boardpassenger's age and gendercolor of the pfdpassenger's body weight and chest size30s130.17.A.5.C
- Q3What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate?minimum number of pfd's required to be on boardmaximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safelymaximum capacity of the fuel tanksminimum number of seats for the operator and passenger30s130.17.A.5.C
- Q4What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway?Consult a nautical chart.Consult a topographical chartlisten to your favorite radio stationask someone who went there last year30s
- Q5According to Texas law, what operators are required to have passed an approved boating course in order to operate PWC without supervision?operators at least 11 years of age and born on or after September 1, 1993operators at least 11 years of age and born on or after September 1, 1984operators at least 13 years of age and born on or after September 1, 1993operators at least 13 years of age and born on or after September 1, 198430s
- Q6Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water?Throwable Type IVWearable Type IWearable Type IIWearable Type III30s
- Q7Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for ensuring this?the vessel operatoran adult at least 18 years of agethe dock attendantthe most experienced passenger30s
- Q8Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?mounted in the bilgemounted in an accessible locationin a locked storage compartmentin the engine compartment30s
- Q9When should a PFD be discarded and replaced?after someone borrows itafter it has been used 20 timeswhen it fits snuglywhen it is slightly torn30s
- Q10What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel?helps you perform multiple tasksmakes it easier to pay attentionhelps you avoid dehydrationincreases the likelihood of accidents30s
- Q11When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on board?Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)lue and white International Code Flag A (or Alfa flag)U.S. Coast Guard-approved visual distress signals (VDSs)compass and map30s
- Q12What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Texas waters in an 18-foot powerboat?a whistle, horn, or other means to make an efficient signala whistle, a horn, and a bellnonea whistle and a bell30s
- Q13Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching?dark clouds and shifting windsclear, sunny skies and no windwhite clouds and gentle wavesdrop in wind speed and calm water30s
- Q14What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance programusing coarse sandpaper on aluminum hullschecking the oil level before every outingcleaning the hull with a phosphate detergentstoring the vessel in the sun to keep it dry30s
- Q15How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel?into the wind or current, whichever is strongerat regular operating speed without slowing downbetween other vessels in heavy trafficwith the wind or current, whichever is stronger30s