Florida law prohibits anyone under the age of __ from operating a personal watercraft (pwc) ?
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0.02
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successfully complete an approved boating safety course and to obtain and have on board a florida boating safety education id card and photographic Identification card.
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provide assistance to injured person
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Q.2.
What three ingredients ignite a fire?
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The edge of a channel on a boaters (left) side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream.
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heat,oxygen,fire
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pump intake area
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Falling overboard and drowning
Q.3.
Which operation on a PWC requires more than idle speed ?
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steering
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Attaching the lanyard cut off switch to the operators PFD
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all the above
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range crossed diamond
Q.4.
When towing someone with a PWC, one of the requirements is?
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to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
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you lose all steering control when the engine is idling or shut off.
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An Observer or wide-angle rearview mirror is required
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The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
Q.5.
When you see a red flag or body with a white diagonal stripe ( divers down symbol), you must:
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both A and C
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all the above
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boat operator
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hazards in the water
Q.6.
Boaters under 21 years of age who are found with a measurable breath alcohol level of ___ or higher are in violation of Florida law.
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0.02
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good weather
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all the above
Q.7.
What is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an engine cut off switch?
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in an open bin near the passenger seats
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to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
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The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
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The back of the PWC is pushed to the left, and the PWC turns right
Q.8.
State Law requires that scuba divers and snorkelers display a divers down warning device whenever they are :
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proof of approved boater safety education
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provide assistance to injured person
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IN THE WATER
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successfully complete an approved boating safety course and to obtain and have on board a florida boating safety education id card and photographic Identification card.
Q.9.
Any person born on or after January 1,1988, who operates a vessel with a motor of 10 horsepower or greater must have the following:
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proof of approved boater safety education
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Everyone on board
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USCG- approved non-inflatable PFD
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successfully complete an approved boating safety course and to obtain and have on board a florida boating safety education id card and photographic Identification card.
Q.10.
PFDs (Life jackets) must be in servicable condition, be the proper size for the intended wearer,and be ____.
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danger or hazards
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range crossed diamond
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All the Above
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Readily accessible
Q.11.
Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area?
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range crossed diamond
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hazards in the water
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steering
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pump intake area
Q.12.
Vessel operators involved in a reportable boating accident must report the accident by the quickest means possible to:
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All of the Above
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all the above
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boat operator
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both A and C
Q.13.
our boat capsizes but remains afloat , what should you do ?
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shut off the fuel supply if possible
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An Observer or wide-angle rearview mirror is required
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hang onto to the boat or climb
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the vessel on the port (left) should give way.
Q.14.
Which part of a PWC is dangerous to your hands, feet, and hair?
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pump intake area
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All of the Above
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steering
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All the Above
Q.15.
A motor boat and a pic are approaching head-on. What action must be taken?
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white masthead light
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the vessel on the port (left) should give way.
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Both vessels should turn to the starboard (right) .
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Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat.
Q.16.
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating?
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Everyone on board
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discard and replace it
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operator
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USCG- approved non-inflatable PFD
Q.17.
You see a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering. What does this marker tell you?
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danger or hazards
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keep the marker on your starboard (right side)
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hazards in the water
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All the Above
Q.18.
A powerboat is about to cross paths with a sailboat under sail. What should the powerboat do?
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Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat.
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to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
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the vessel on the port (left) should give way.
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white masthead light
Q.19.
You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a red triangular daymark, why should you do?
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keep the marker on your starboard (right side)
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stop your vessel and pole or walk it out the area
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The other boat has difficulty maneuvering
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The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
Q.20.
When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, you see a mud trail in your wake where your boat has churned up the bottom, if you see this trail you should:
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to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
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An Observer or wide-angle rearview mirror is required
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stop your vessel and pole or walk it out the area
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boat operator
Q.21.
A motorboat is crossing paths with a PWC. What action should be taken?
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white masthead light
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the vessel on the port (left) should give way.
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Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat.
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Both vessels should turn to the starboard (right) .
Q.22.
What is the best way to rebound a PWC?
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moving around the boat while underway
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in an open bin near the passenger seats
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from the rear of the PWC over the stern
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to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
Q.23.
A PWC must operated in a reasonable prudent manner. it is illegal to:
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pump intake area
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both A and C
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All the above
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white masthead light
Q.24.
What does a green can-shaped buoy mark?
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The edge of a channel on a boaters (left) side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream.
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from the rear of the PWC over the stern
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The back of the PWC is pushed to the left, and the PWC turns right.
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The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
Q.25.
Where is the best place to put PFDs while you are out on your boat?
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in an open bin near the passenger seats
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from the rear of the PWC over the stern
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to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
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Falling overboard and drowning
Q.26.
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are the conditions?
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hazards in the water
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Readily accessible
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all the above
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good weather
Q.27.
You are approaching another boat . assume that according to the navigational rules, you are the stand-on boat, which exception to the rules means you must give way ?
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The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
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keep the marker on your starboard (right side)
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The other boat has difficulty maneuvering
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stop your vessel and pole or walk it out the area
Q.28.
What should you do to avoid colliding with another boat?
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you lose all steering control when the engine is idling or shut off.
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shut off the fuel supply if possible
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keep a sharp watch, and appoint lookout
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look in all directions before making any turns.
Q.29.
Florida Law requires a person born on or after January 1,1988 who is operating a boat powered by a motor of 10 horsepower or greater on florida waters to:
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provide assistance to injured person
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Everyone on board
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Cruising on any vessel less than 26 feet in length
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successfully complete an approved boating safety course and to obtain and have on board a florida boating safety education id card and photographic Identification card.
Q.30.
A powerboat is operating at night. Which of these lights must be shown ?
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Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat.
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hazards in the water
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All the above
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white masthead light
Q.31.
In addition to an all around white light, which light or lights must power-driven vessels less than 65.5 feet (20 meters) long exhibit when underway between sunset and sunrise?
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Readily accessible
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Red and Green Sidelight
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stop your vessel and pole or walk it out the area
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white masthead light
Q.32.
What should the operator of a stand on vessel do when encountering a giveaway vessel?
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shut off the fuel supply if possible
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maintain course and speed unless the give way vessel does not take action
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you lose all steering control when the engine is idling or shut off.
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The back of the PWC is pushed to the left, and the PWC turns right.
Q.33.
According to florida law, during which situation must chidren under 6 years of age wear a USCG-approved PFD (life jacket) at all times?
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provide assistance to injured person
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proof of approved boater safety education
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operator
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Cruising on any vessel less than 26 feet in length
Q.34.
According to Florida law, what should be done with a badly discolored USCG-approved PFD with a torn strap.
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Everyone on board
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USCG- approved non-inflatable PFD
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proof of approved boater safety education
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discard and replace it
Q.35.
what should you do to avoid colliding with another boat
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shut off the fuel supply if possible
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keep a sharp watch, and appoint lookout
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moving around the boat while underway
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look in all directions before making any turns.
Q.36.
Florida regulates boat speeds/operation in certain areas to:
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All of the Above
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shut off the fuel supply if possible
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Falling overboard and drowning
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All the Above
Q.37.
In Florida, what is the minimum age required to sign a rental contract to rent a personal watercraft (PWC)?
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Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat.
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18
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both A and C
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danger or hazards
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