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What does a slashing hand motion over the neck mean by a waterskiing participant
A slashing hand motion over the neck by a waterskiing participant means cut the motor or stop.
How often must you renew your Florida boater education card
Renewal is not necessary for your Florida boater education
card.
What does it mean if you are the stand on vessel in an overtaking situation
You are about to be passed and should maintain course and
speed
Whenever a boat less than 26 feet is underway properly sized PFDs must be worn by children of what age in Florida
Whenever a boat less than 26 feet is underway, properly sized
PFDs must be worn by children less than 6 years of age in Florida.
Whenever the boat is underway, properly sized PFDs must be worn by
children 9 years of age and under in Georgia.
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 Oregon how old must you be in order to rent a personal watercraft PWC
In Oregon, you must be 18 years of age in order to rent a personal watercraft (PWC).
In Florida a person must be how old to legally operate a PWC
In Florida, a person must 14 years of age to legally operate a
PWC.
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.
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 happens to the PWC when the throttle is released
it loses its steering ability
Which is the best precaution against carbon monoxide poisoning on a boat
Keep air flowing through the vessel. You could get a corbon
monoxide detector, they work in a similar way to a smoke alarm. At
least then you will get a warning.
Which of the following organizations does not fall under the Homeland Security Umbrella
The department of Agriculture does not fall under the Homeland
Security Umbrella.
What are the rules regarding red buoys under the Inland Rules
They should be passed on the starboard side when going
upstream.
When arriving at a navigation lock what is the order of priority
military craft, commercial vessels, fishing vessels then
pleasure craft
When performing a self rescue when should you swim to shore
What information is most important when passing near a lighthouse in a boat
easy - keep away from the rocks
Which is a recommended water-skiing safety practice
Holding up a ski after falling
Every person aboard a personal watercraft is required to wear what in Florida
A personal floatation device
Water current has the greatest effect on which type of boat
When was United States Coast Guard created
United States Coast Guard was created in 1915.
What do you need to know when passing under a river bridge
Clearance height under the bridge
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
Type 1v flotation device
What is a type 1v flotation