To operate a boat in Florida, you are required to carry on board
your certificate of number.
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Which agency is responsible for regulating the state boating laws in Florida
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is
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In Florida skiing and towing activities may only take place when
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In Florida, skiing and towing activities may only take place ½
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A float plan should contain what information
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a date and time to contact the authorities.
The purpose of filing a float plan is to provide important information in case of an emergency. A float plan includes a description of your boat, who is on board, a description of the safety equipment you are carrying, where you expect to be, and when you expect to be there. Instruct the person holding the float plan to notify the Coast Guard or other appropriate agency if you do not return within a reasonable time after your scheduled arrival (taking into account weather, etc.). A float plan should contain the following information: 1. Date. 2. Time to contact the authorities.
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What is the primary responsibility for a vessel operator assisting a boat in distress
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Keeping his/her vessel and crew out of danger
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What is the purpose of the safety lanyard on a PWC
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to shut off engine if it falls out
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Which of the following must you do when anchoring at night
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Display an all-around white light.
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What are the rules regarding red buoys under the Inland Rules
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They should be passed on the starboard side when going
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When performing a self rescue when should you swim to shore
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As the last resort
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What information is most important when passing near a lighthouse in a boat
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easy - keep away from the rocks
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What is an important step in the fueling process of a boat
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An important step when refueling a boat is ensuring electrical
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Which is a recommended water-skiing safety practice
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Holding up a ski after falling
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What comes before the letter B
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The letter "A" or "a" precedes the letter "B" or "b".
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When was United States Coast Guard created
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United States Coast Guard was created in 1915.
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Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a pfd during what activity
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At all times on the water
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Where should a person in the heat escape lessening posture (H.E.L.P) place their hands
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Their chest
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Which of the following is recommended as part of an annual maintenance program gasoline powered boat
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Examination of thru-hull fittings for signs of leakage or
corrosion
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What is the following actions is the best to take when fueling an outboard boat with a portable tank
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Place the tank on the dock or on shore to fill it
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What is the best course of action if you see a thunderstorm approaching in the water
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try staying away from the water as thunder and water might give
you a big shock
if you are in a boat then you should find something made out of
rubber because thunder storms(electric shock) does not react to
rubber
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What is required to operate a boat in Florida
your certificate of number
To operate a boat in Florida, you are required to carry on board
your certificate of number.
Which agency is responsible for regulating the state boating laws in Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is
responsible for regulating the state boating laws.
In Florida skiing and towing activities may only take place when
In Florida, skiing and towing activities may only take place ½
hour before sunrise to ½ hour past sunset.
A float plan should contain what information
a date and time to contact the authorities.
The purpose of filing a float plan is to provide important information in case of an emergency. A float plan includes a description of your boat, who is on board, a description of the safety equipment you are carrying, where you expect to be, and when you expect to be there. Instruct the person holding the float plan to notify the Coast Guard or other appropriate agency if you do not return within a reasonable time after your scheduled arrival (taking into account weather, etc.). A float plan should contain the following information: 1. Date. 2. Time to contact the authorities.
What is the primary responsibility for a vessel operator assisting a boat in distress
Keeping his/her vessel and crew out of danger
What is the purpose of the safety lanyard on a PWC
to shut off engine if it falls out
Which of the following must you do when anchoring at night
Display an all-around white light.
What are the rules regarding red buoys under the Inland Rules
They should be passed on the starboard side when going
upstream.
When performing a self rescue when should you swim to shore
As the last resort
What information is most important when passing near a lighthouse in a boat
easy - keep away from the rocks
What is an important step in the fueling process of a boat
An important step when refueling a boat is ensuring electrical
switches are off.
Which is a recommended water-skiing safety practice
Holding up a ski after falling
What comes before the letter B
The letter "A" or "a" precedes the letter "B" or "b".
When was United States Coast Guard created
United States Coast Guard was created in 1915.
Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a pfd during what activity
At all times on the water
Where should a person in the heat escape lessening posture (H.E.L.P) place their hands
Their chest
Which of the following is recommended as part of an annual maintenance program gasoline powered boat
Examination of thru-hull fittings for signs of leakage or
corrosion
What is the following actions is the best to take when fueling an outboard boat with a portable tank
Place the tank on the dock or on shore to fill it
What is the best course of action if you see a thunderstorm approaching in the water
try staying away from the water as thunder and water might give
you a big shock
if you are in a boat then you should find something made out of
rubber because thunder storms(electric shock) does not react to
rubber