25 TN Boater Safety

Front

How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed?

Back

on both sides of the bow of the boat

Front

What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger?

Back

passenger's body weight and chest size

Front

What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate?

Back

maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely

Front

What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway?

Back

consult a nautical chart

Front

Which Tennessee residents must carry on board the wallet-sized Boating Safety Education Certificate issued by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency? those born after January 1, 1979, those born after January 1, 1985, those born after January 1, 1989, those born after January 1, 1995

Back

those born after January 1, 1989

Front

Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water?

Back

Type I

Front

Who is responsible for ensuring that everyone on board a vessel understands basic safety practices?

Back

the vessel operator

Front

Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?

Back

mounted in an accessible location

Front

When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? Options: when it fits snugly, when it is slightly torn, after it has been used 20 times, after some borrows it

Back

when it is slightly torn

Front

What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel?

Back

increases the likelihood of accidents