182 Chapter Four
CHAPTER 4 REVIEW
1. What is an important consideration for safe boating on
rivers and streams?
a. Get a camouflage PFD so you cannot be seen.
b. Understand the bottom and location of any
hazards.
c. Know the location of the best fishing.
d. Be aware of hikers and cyclists on the shore.
2. What precautions should you take before boating at
night?
a. Have a bright white light installed at your helm.
b. Do not have lights installed on your boat.
c. Know what buoy, beacon or markers are lit and
available in your area for night cruising.
d. Report campfires on the shore to the marine police.
3. How do you communicate with persons being towed
on skis?
a. Go fast, particularly on corners.
b. Shout all commands to the skier, no need for
hand signals.
c. Have an observer on board, to communicate and
monitor the skier.
d. Use a minimum of safety gear.
4. What is a good practice to complete before departing
on all boating activities?
a. Check the weather forecast.
b. Leave your charts at home as they take up valuable
space.
c. Don’t tell anyone about your favorite locations
to boat.
d. Always expect good weather.
5. What are the prerequisites for operating a PWC?
a. must receive instruction as to the safety features
and operation of the PWC
b. must have a Coast Guard Captain’s license if he
or she wishes to carry a passenger
c. need not follow the Nav Rules
d. should carry spare propellers
6. What is the propulsion system for a PWC?
a. a small propeller and does not go very fast
b. a water-jet pump for propulsion
c. a large rudder
d. a wheel for control of direction
7. What documentation is required for a PWC? PWCs:
a. do not have to be registered.
b. do not require a registration certificate.
c. are not required to have HIN numbers .
d. must have the same identification letters and
numbering system as other boats.
8. Where do you store the Type B fire extinguisher
required on a PWC?
a. mounted on its bracket in the engine compartment
for quick use
b. mounted on its bracket in a compartment that
cannot be corroded shut
c. without a bracket loose in a compartment
d. mounted on its bracket on the outside of the
PWC
9. Do the Navigation Rules apply to PWC?
a. Navigation Rules do not apply to Personal
Watercraft (PWC).
b. Yes, PWCs are vessels in the Navigation Rules.
c. PWCs need only comply with state rules.
d. No, their ability to maneuver clear of other craft
prevents collisions.
10. When practicing PWC skills, which system should be
checked for proper operation?
a. Make sure the lanyard cut-off switch is operable.
b. If you fall off, swim for shore.
c. Intentionally fall off.
d. Jump large wakes.
11. What is a good practice for all PWC operators?
a. Bring some brandy on the PWC to warm up on
cool days.