SC Boater Education Review

Where is the Vessel registration Number?

• on both side of the stern

• only on the starboard side

• on both sides of the bow

What is important when selecting a PFD?

• size

• color of PFD

• weight & size

• age

What is a vessel capacity plate?

• tells weight and # of passenger

• Minimum number of seats

• maximum weight & passenger

SC law states at what age do you not need a Boater education license

• 12

• 13

• 15

• 16

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

• Wearable type I

• Wearable type II

• Wearable type III

• Wearable type IV

PFD should be discarded if it has torn.

• true

• false

What sound producing device(s) is required when boating on SC waters?

• whistle, horn, or another sound device

• a whistle and bell

• a whistle, a horn and a bell

how should you approach the dock when docking your vessel?

• into the wind or current

• with the wind or current

• at regular speed

Fueling your boat: best practice

• turn engine off, open all doors or windows & ports

• turn engine off, close all doors or windows & ports

• turn the engine on and close all windows & ports

According to SC law can passage ride on the bow or gunwale of a boat?

• only if the passage is the lookout

• never

• only if the passage is wearing PFD