Safe Boating 3

How does alcohol use affect boat operators?

• Attention span is increased

• Reaction time is improved

• Balance is impared

• Risk-taking is decreased

In NYS, What is the Blood Alcohol Level Content (BAC) to be considered legally intoxicated?

• .1 and greater

• .08 and greater

• .06 and greater

• .04 and greater

How does drinking alcohol while boating affect other conditions related to being out on the water?

• Minimizes wind burn

• Keeps the body hydrated

• Reduces exposure to the sun

• Increases feelings of fatigue

When can the boating Rules of the Road be broken?

• If necessary to avoid immediate danger

• In good visibility during the day

• Within 50 ft of shore

• During clear weather in calm water

Which boats should maintain proper lookout using sight and hearing?

• Commercial boats without radar

• All boats at all hours

• All boats during times of poor visibility

• Private boats acting as commercial vessels

What is the boat operator required to do during all hours the boat is underway?

• Have a cell phone

• Use the navigation lights

• Stay seated or kneeling

• Maintain proper lookout

According to the Rules of the Road, which is most important to determine a safe speed?

• Amount of fuel

• Weather conditions

• The vessel's maximum speed

• Number of passengers

Why must an operator proceed at a safe speed?

• Better fuel efficiency

• Avoid a wake which may cause damage

• Allow passengers to move about safely in the boat

• Help avoid collisions

Rules of the Road define 3 situations. What are the 3 situations?

• Meeting, overtaking, crossing

• Meeting, reversing, crossing

• Meeting, speeding, crossing

• Meeting, crossing, negligence

In a crossing situation, The boat to starboard is considered to be what type boat?

• give way

• true

• stand on

• special