The steering nozzle is the part of the PWC that can cause severe internal injuries.

Be mindful of your wake.

depending on the river, the conditions and your safety.

Both pilots should be aware of an impending collision and must take take immediate action. First things is to slow down and go towards the port (left) and see if the other craft does likewise. If they don't then you need to go towards starboard (right). Every boat pilot needs to keep their head on a swivel at all times ... they must always be aware of their surroundings at all times. That is an essential part of piloting a boat of any size. Even the huge freighters and tankers have several people on the bridge looking out for other boat traffic.

No, you would have to be at least 16 and have to pass a a test to get a license to drive one.

It is very important the you precisely follow the directions in the owner's guide for the particular ski you are using. You can overheat the engine, melt parts of the exhaust system, damage driveline components, or worse.

For most jet skis, they can be run for 30 seconds or so without any special requirements. To run for longer, you generally have to connect them to a running water hose to provide engine and exhaust cooling. Exercise caution however. Running too long (more than five minutes or so) even with running water can damage driveline components. And not turning the water on and off at the right time can cause the engine to overheat or flood with water.

Some regions require any driver to be at least age 16 and have a valid license. Riders in some regions must be at least 10 years of age and weigh a minimum of 60 pounds. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Check the rental place for specifics as they do change from one rental agency to another.

the power to the jet drive is required to maintain steering control on a PWC