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WorksheetsMO-143 - Boating Safety
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
First Aid Kits are not a typical part of a well equipped Boat Safety Kit.
TRUE
FALSE
At what age must you be to SOLO a motorized vessel on a Missouri lake?
13
14
16
21
When factoring for adequate fuel, you should allow what percentage for "Reserve"?
10%
25%
33%
3.5%
Boats under 26 ft. long, including PWCs must have at least one B-1 type fire extinguisher.
TRUE
FALSE
When calculating the number of PFDs required, you don't need to count those being towed behind the boat.
TRUE
FALSE
The acroynm PFD stands for:
Pre-Formed Dingy
Personal Flotation Device
Perry Flies Drones
None of the Above
On average, you have ______ before you become unconscious from hypothermia in cold water situations.
1 minute
1 hour
24 hours
7 days
Boating Safety Advocates recommend all boaters have one PFD per person stowed on the boat.
TRUE
FALSE
As a good practice, boat operators should leave the motor set to idle while passengers enter and exit the water.
TRUE
FALSE
Carbon Monoxide poisoning is only a concern id your watercraft is enclosed.
TRUE
FALSE
