Vessels
How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed?
Both Sides of the forward half of the boat.
According to Wisconsin law, some persons who are at least 16 years old may operate a PWC without completing a boating safety course. What operators are EXEMPT from the safety course requirements.
Operators born before January 1, 1989
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practice. Who is responsible for ensuring this?
The vessel operator.
What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering?
Exclusion, or keep-out area
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 does the boat's capacity plate tell you?
Max weight or number of people it can safely carry.
According to Wisconsin law, who must be on board, in addition to the operator, if the vessel is towing a skier?
A competent person on board to act as an observer
Which of the following is a reason that a boat operator may be directed by an officer to return to shore?
Not having enough PFDs on board.
When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel when encountering a power-driven vessel?
When the sailboat is overtaking the power-driven vessel
Under which conditions is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia?
When immersed in cold water?
When boating on federally controlled waters in a 16-foot boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on board?
U.S. Coast Guard approved visual distress signals (VDSs).
According to Wisconsin boating law, which of these is considered legal operation:
1.) Operating in a manner that creates hazardous wakes
2.) Operating at "slow, no wake speed" within a marked swimming area.
3.) Operating at "slow, no wake speed" within 100 feet of the shoreline.
Operating at "slow, no wake speed" within 100 feet of the shoreline.
What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing?
Where to find the PFDS and fire extinguisher.
How can propeller strike be avoided?
Turn off the engine when passengers are boarding
What should you do immediately if a boat motor catches on fire?
Shut off fuel supply, and try to put out the fire with an extinguisher.
What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on federally controlled waters in a vessel less than 65.6 feet long?
A whistle or a horn
In Wisconsin, how far must a vessel operating at more than a "slow, no wake speed" stay from a dock, raft, pier or restricted area?
100 feet.
How do you know you are operating your vessel at a safe speed?
You have enough time to avoid a collision.
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway?
Consult a nautical chart
A recreational vessel is approaching a U.S. Naval vessel. At what distance from the U.S. Naval vessel must the recreational vessel slow to a minimum speed?
500 yards.
When must navigation lights be displayed?
From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is restricted.
According to Wisconsin Law, how old must a person be to operate a PWC?
At least 12 years old.
What is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident?
Provide assistance
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 could happen if you anchor a boat from the stern?
It may cause the boat to swamp.