Mueller's Boater's Safety Review

Before going out on a boat, you should have a...

• Throttle

• Sandwiches

• Float Plan

• Fuel Cap

The bow of the boat is in the front or back of the boat?

• Front

• Back

The capacity plate shows what 2 things?

• maximum number of people

• Number of life jackets for your boat

• maximum weight capacity

• maximum horsepower for the engine

Before fueling you need to... (choose 2)

• Close all windows and doors on your vessel

• Put your key in your pocket

• Make sure your boat still has enough oil

• Turn off anything that might cause a spark

Where are you supposed to get your boat ready to go out on the lake?

• Away from the boat ramp

• In the marina

• Once you launch your boat

• When everyone arrives

Failing to keep a sharp lookout is the most common cause of...

• fishing snags

• losing your anchor

• collisions

• not making it home on time

What is the "stand-on" vessel?

• boat that must stop or change speed

• boat that must maintain its course

When you dock, you should make your approach into the wind. True or false?

• True

• False

It is the responsibility of who to make sure a crash is avoided?

• The driver

• The passenger

• The other boats

• every boat operator

Why is it important to maintain a safe speed?

• Ensures you enough time to avoid a crash

• To make sure your hair doesn't get messed up

• To get to where you need to be on time

• To stay at a good distance from the shore