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MO-143 - Boating Safety

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

50%

b)

60%

c)

75%

d)

84%

2.

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

a)

Dolly Partons

b)

Daisy Dukes

c)

Mae Wests

d)

Trumbley's Trousers

3.

Who should NOT wear an inflatable style PFD?

a)

Persons under 16 years of age.

b)

Non-swimmers

c)

Jet Ski Drivers

d)

All of the Above

4.

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

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

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

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

6.

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.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

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

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

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

a)

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

b)

Stay Electrical Current in the Water

c)

Increased chance of propeller contact

d)

All of the Above

9.

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

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

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

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

11.

First Aid Kits are not a typical part of a well equipped Boat Safety Kit.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

12.

At what age must you be to SOLO a motorized vessel on a Missouri lake?

a)

13

b)

14

c)

16

d)

21

13.

When factoring for adequate fuel, you should allow what percentage for "Reserve"?

a)

10%

b)

25%

c)

33%

d)

3.5%

14.

Boats under 26 ft. long, including PWCs must have at least one B-1 type fire extinguisher.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

15.

When calculating the number of PFDs required, you don't need to count those being towed behind the boat.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

16.

The acroynm PFD stands for:

a)

Pre-Formed Dingy

b)

Personal Flotation Device

c)

Perry Flies Drones

d)

None of the Above

17.

On average, you have ______ before you become unconscious from hypothermia in cold water situations.

a)

1 minute

b)

1 hour

c)

24 hours

d)

7 days

18.

Boating Safety Advocates recommend all boaters have one PFD per person stowed on the boat.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

19.

As a good practice, boat operators should leave the motor set to idle while passengers enter and exit the water.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

20.

Carbon Monoxide poisoning is only a concern id your watercraft is enclosed.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE