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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 have a fun time on the water
2. To experience zero accidents
3. To experience less than one accident per five passengers on board
4. To prevent only fatal accidents
Which of the following is an example of safe and responsible boating behavior?
1. Refraining from the use of alcohol or drugs when operating a boat
2. Using excessive speed in the vicinity of other boats or in dangerous waters
3. Practicing adventurous water skiing/tow sport practices
4. Bow-riding or riding on seatbacks, gunwales, or the transom
What is the single best practice to prevent drowning?
1. Ensure you don't swim in deep waters
2. Practice swimming regularly to ensure you are in good physical shape
3. Wear a properly-fitted, Coast Guard approved life jacket
4. Operate the boat at a safe speed to prevent passengers from falling overboard
How many wearable, properly-fitted Coast Guard approved life jackets should be on board your boat?
1. Enough for each child on board
2. One for every passenger on board
3. At least five
4. As many as can fit in the stow areas
When should children wear life jackets on board your boat?
1. Only when the boat is moving
2. At all times
3. After dark
4. When the child is tired/sleepy
Most collisions on a boat happen as a result of:
1. Too many boats on the water
2. Poor visibility on the water
3. Inclement weather
4. Excessive speed and operator inattention
If possible, if another boat is coming at you head on, you should:
1. Steer left
2. Speed up to get around the boat
3. Do nothing - let the other boat yield to your boat
4. Steer right (starboard)
As a motor-boat or power-driven boat operator, it is your responsibility to yield to the following types of boats:
1. Only sailboats
2. Only kayaks
3. All non-motorized boats
4. Only canoes
You are required to display lights on your boat in the following conditions:
1. Between sunset and sunrise and anytime visibility is poor
2. Only when you think you need lights to see
3. Only in inclement weather
4. Only at night when it is dark
What is the universal sign for danger or need for assistance?
1. Five 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. Three short blasts on the horn
When operating a boat, when should you have your appointed lookouts in place?
1. Once you have left the dock
2. Before you start the motor
3. Before all passengers board the boat
4. Only when visibility is a concern
Too much weight or uneven distribution of weight on your boat:
1. Is a great way for a boat operator to test his/her boating skills
2. Can cause the boat to swamp or capsize, and the boat can become difficult to control
3. Is only a hazard if the boat operator is inexperienced or distracted
4. Is not a concern - your boat should be able to handle it
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. Turn the motor off well before approaching the person, and leave it off until the passenger is back safely in the boat
3. Make sure that the operator and lookout always keep the person being towed in view
4. Use a tow rope that is at least 30 feet long
Which of the following statements are true regarding onboard safety?
1. 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
2. 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
3. Children are the only passengers that need to consider following additional safety measures on a moving boat
4. There are no restrictions or safety concerns for passengers on a moving boat, as long as the driver is operating at a safe speed.
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
2. When the boat motor is turned off, the keys are removed, and you have counted to ten
3. Anytime
4. When the boat motor is turned off and the keys are removed
A boat should always be anchored from which section?
1. The gunwales
2. Any section of the boat is fine
3. The bow
4. The stern
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. Dog paddle under the surface of the water to stay warm
4. Hold your knees to your chest and wrap your arms across your chest, hugging your life jacket
If you are unsure about local navigation and laws, you should:
1. Don’t worry about them if you’re a skilled boater
2. Not go boating
3. Keep an extra careful eye out when you enter the water
4. Ask your boat rental company to explain any hazards that may exist in your area of operation
The rule, “Boat it in, Boat it out” refers to:
1. Time of day that you are allowed to boat
2. Number of boats allowed on the water
3. The laws against littering 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. Ensure you don’t slow down or turn too quickly to prevent the boat from swamping or capsizing
3. Make abrupt steering movements when necessary to balance out the boat’s weight
4. Keep the engine running while cleaning the prop
When operating a wheel-steered boat for fishing, which of the following statements are false:
1. Keep all of your fishing gear out and close at hand, even if you’re not using it.
2. Be careful where you cast your line to prevent injury to others
3. Be careful moving about the boat, as there are usually more trip hazards in general
4. Ensure you stow items not being used
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. Turning too quickly at high speeds
3. The number of people in the boat
4. Encountering another boat’s wake
When operating a pontoon boat, which of the following statements is accurate?
1. Diving is a fun activity from a pontoon, and as long as you are in deep water, there are no additional hazards to consider
2. 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
3. If you exceed the weight capacity of your boat, there is no concern as long as you travel at a slower than normal speed
4. 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
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. Do not run the generator exhaust when swimmers are in the water
3. Always take a head count of passengers before starting the motor
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. Me, the boat operator
2. The Boating Law Administrators in my state
3. My boat rental company and the boating manufacturer
4. The water conditions and the weather

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: