Maritime Sciences Quiz 2

What color of light is on the port side of the bow?

• Blue

• Green

• Red

• Yellow

What light indicates a vessel is not underway or anchored at night?

• All round white light

• A stern facing white light

• A green light

• An all around yellow light

You see red buoys on your right side. Where are you going?

• Toward open water

• Returning to the marina/harbor

• Turning to the left

• Slowing down to reduce wake

You see only a green light off your bow. What are you approaching?

• Power driven vessel

• A sailing vessel

• A dock

• A submarine

Personal Watercraft (PWC) like ski boats are considered a nuisance by many boaters for what two reasons? [Mark TWO answers]

• They create large waves
• Driving two closely

• They are too fast
• Wake jumping

What is the safety device that shuts the engine off if the operator falls overboard or away from the helm?

• Kill Switch
• Safety Belt
• Life Jacket
• Safety Helmet

According to Texas Law, to operate a PWC (jet ski) you must have passed this safety course and:

• Be at least 11 years old, born after Sept 1, 1993

• Be at least 11 years old, born after Sept 1, 1984

• Be at least 13 years old, born after Sept 1, 1993

• Be at least 13 years old, born after Sept 1, 2003

How can you find hazards on a local waterway?

• Ask the locals

• Consult a nautical chart

• Look at Google Maps

• Ask someone who's been there

Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is likely to be approaching?

• dark clouds and shifting wind

• white clouds and gentle waves

• drop in wind speed

• clear, sunny skies and no wind

How far must you stay away from a boat with divers in the water?

• at least 150 feet

• at least 100 feet

• at least 50 feet

• at least 25 feet