MO-143 - Boating Safety

In a recent report, what percentage of boating fatalities were NOT wearing a life jacket?

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

• 84%

What nickname was given to the inflatable life jackets originally issued to RAF aviators in WWII?

• Dolly Partons

• Daisy Dukes

• Mae Wests

• Trumbley's Trousers

Who should NOT wear an inflatable style PFD?

• Persons under 16 years of age.

• Non-swimmers

• Jet Ski Drivers

• All of the Above

Life jackets aren't required if you're just planning kayaking Elk River.

• TRUE

• FALSE

You should always create a float plan and leave it with someone you trust before heading out on the water.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Missouri requires any person born after 1/1/1984 to successfully pass the Missouri Boater Education class/test before operating a motorized vessel on the LAKES of MISSOURI.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A part of being weather-wise is dressing properly for the weather forecasted.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Swimming in the marina is unsafe due to which of the following hazards?

• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

• Stay Electrical Current in the Water

• Increased chance of propeller contact

• All of the Above

Emergency Position Beacons are an excellent backup to other forms of communication.

• TRUE

• FALSE

If you fall into cold water, it's OK to panic since your body will adjust to the shock in about one minute.

• TRUE

• FALSE