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Which is the major cause of fatalities involving small boats

Losing control of the boat and running out of space between them and other boats or shore.. Probably the largest symptom is that the people who operate the boats have had too much alcohol to drink.

**Falling overboard and drowning.**

What is the first thing you should do after retrieving a boat onto a trailer

Pull The trailer away from the boat ramp.

What is a type IV PFD

A type IV PFD is a personal flotation device. The classification is given by the United States Coast Guard. It is a device that is throwable.

Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in stormy weather

Make sure all aboard are wearing USCG-approved PFDs.

What type of boating emergency causes the most fatalities

Capsizing causes the most fatalities.

When performing a self rescue when should you swim to shore

As the last resort

What is the best course of action if you see a thunderstorm approaching

When we are boats, we know that one of the possibilities that can arise is that a storm appears with strong winds that make our tranquility end. It does not mean that we could necessarily be in a dangerous situation, but rather that navigation could become a bit shaky, and anyone would be concerned about it.

The boats have state-of-the-art equipment with the technical capacity to spot these bad weather changes and anticipate maneuvers aimed at reducing the impact they may cause.

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What is a requirement for fire extinguishers on a boat

Must be Coast Guard approved

Which is a recommended water-skiing safety practice

Holding up a ski after falling

Which of the following equipment is required to be aboard while operating a motorboat in Louisiana

PFD for each person aboard

Which os the following is required to have a backfire flame arrestor

A boat with a gasoline inboard engine

When was United States Coast Guard created

United States Coast Guard was created in 1915.

What is being signaled when you hear 5 short horn blasts from another vessels horn

go look

What do you need to know when passing under a river bridge

Clearance height under the bridge

Inboard gasoline boats built after July 31 1981 must have what type of ventilation system

Mechanical

Which is the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable dinghy

Life Jacket

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

USCG regulations require that a 14 foot powerboat carry which of the following items between sunset and sunrise

Navigation lights

According to navigation rules which is true

overtaking boats are give-way boats

Do you have to wear a life jacket on a yacht

You don't have to - it's not a legal requirement. However - from a safety aspect - it's certainly recommended !

Which is a characteristic of a type III pfd

A Type III PFD will not turn most unconscious wearers face-up

An engine cut-off lanyard helps to reduce the risk of what

Striking a person in the water with a propeller

Which of the following is recommended maintenance for an inboard boat

Constant oil changes must be made. Periodic parts must be exchanged, especially those made of zinc. Debris accumulated in the engine must be removed. Search for possible leaks in the engine.

When hunting from a boat, what is the best way to maintain the boat's stability

Keep body weight low with gear distributed evenly.

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