Boating

This diagram represents a _______ situation between two vessels

• crossing

• overtaking

• undertaking

• racing

In a crossing scenario between two powerboats, when do you have the right of way to stand your course according to the rules of the road?

• When the the other power boat is to your starboard

• When the other power boat is to your port

• When the other boat is a sailboat

• Only when being overtaken should you stand your course.

When must the proper vessel navigation lights be displayed?

• Only on boats over 40 ft

• From beginning to end of twilight

• From 1 hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise and when visibility is reduced

• From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is reduced.

What is the first duty of a good boat operator? Choose the best answer.

• enjoy boating

• safety of passengers, crew, and vessel

• be alert for danger

• help others in distress or danger

From the crossing situation diagram, which vessel is the give-way vessel?

• A

• B

• A & B

• Neither

Which vessel is the give-way vessel when two power boats are meeting in a head on situation?

• The left boat

• The right boat

• They are both stand on

• They are both give-way

How can you identify which direction a boat is heading at night from a distance?

• By watching their wake

• By the orientation of their navigation lights

• If their lights are flashing or on

• Through radio communication

Which side of the boat is the green navigation light?

• The port side

• The starboard side

• The bow center

• The stern

In a crossing scenario who would have the right of way above all others?

• A kayaker

• A powerboat

• A sailboat under sail power

• Fishing vessel dragging a netting

In a head on scenario, which vessel has the right of way as a stand-on? Other vessels should give-way and alter course for this vessel.

• Constrained by draft

• A large sailboat with sails up

• A seaplane

• A kayaker