Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for ensuring this?
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The vessel operator
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To provide assistance
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The operators of both vessels
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Stop the engine and lift the outdrive
Q.2.
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout?
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Try to reboard your boat, even if it is swamped
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Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers
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It may cause the boat to swamp
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Watch for navigational hazards
Q.3.
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel?
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Where to find the PFD's and the visual distress signal
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Watch for navigational hazards
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Turn to the starboard side of the boat {right}
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Well away from the boat ramp
Q.4.
Under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia?
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When immersed in cold water
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Mounted in an accessible place
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Conduct an emergency drill
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When it is slightly torn
Q.5.
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel?
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It is much greater while boating
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Dark clouds and shifting winds
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Keep to the center of the boat
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It is much greater, while boating
Q.6.
According to Alabama law, what equipment is required when a vessel (other than a PWC) is towing a skier and does not have a capable observer on board in addition to the operator?
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8 and younger
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Operating at less than 5MPH in a "slow, no wake" zone
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A wide-angle rearview mirror
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It is much greater, while boating
Q.7.
What is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident?
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To provide assistance
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To mark the edges of safe water areas
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Not having enough PFDs on board
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Mounted in an accessible location
Q.8.
When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel when encountering a power-driven vessel?
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Check the oil level before every outing
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To mark the edges of safe water areas
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A whistle, a horn, or another sound-producing advice
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When the sailboat is overtaking the power-driven vessel
Q.9.
What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching head-on?
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Into the wind or current, whichever is stronger
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Turn to the starboard side of the boat {right}
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Keep to the center of the boat
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Turn off fuel supplies and try to put it out with an extinguisher
Q.10.
Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC?
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Mounted in an accessible place
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Letting off the throttle control
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To turn off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard
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Dark clouds and shifting winds
Q.11.
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced?
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Wear a life jacket at all times
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When immersed in cold water
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When it is slightly torn
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Between sunrise and sunset
Q.12.
How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your vessel from one waterway to another?
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Make sure they know how to operate the boat safely
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When you have enough time to avoid a collision
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Have everyone where the appropriate PFD at all times
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Remove any zebra mussels before leaving a body of water
Q.13.
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?
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To mark the edges of safe water areas
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Mounted in an accessible place
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Have everyone where the appropriate PFD at all times
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It is much greater while boating
Q.14.
What should a motorboat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat from the water?
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Shut off the fuel supply, and try to put out the fire with an extinguisher
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To avoid collision
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Turn off the engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings
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Turn off the engine
Q.15.
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed?
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Turn to the starboard side of the boat {right}
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Turn off the engine while people are boarding
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Into the wind or current, whichever is stronger
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When you have enough time to avoid a collision
Q.16.
What should you do before fueling your boat?
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Turn off the engine while people are boarding
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Turn off the engine and close all openings
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Keep to the center of the boat
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Turn off fuel supplies and try to put it out with an extinguisher
Q.17.
When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on board?
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A whistle, a horn, or another sound-producing advice
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When the sailboat is overtaking the power-driven vessel
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US Coast Guard approved visual distress signal
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Try to re-board the boat, even if it is swamped
Q.18.
Which of the following is legal operation of a PWC in Alabama?
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To turn off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard
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Letting off the throttle control
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Crossing at right angles to another vessel when visibility is unobstructed
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By operating a vessel on Alabama waters, a boater must submit to testing for blood alcohol concentration
Q.19.
What determines if a speed is safe for your boat?
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Consult a nautical chart
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To avoid collisions
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Dark clouds and shifting winds
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Visibility conditions
Q.20.
How should a vessels registration number and validation decal be displayed?
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When you have enough time to avoid a collision
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Keep to the center of the boat
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On both sides of the bow of the boat
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Turn off fuel supplies and try to put it out with an extinguisher
Q.21.
What should paddlers do to protect against capsizing their canoe or kayak?
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Keep to the center of the boat
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Turn to the starboard side of the boat {right}
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Where to find the PFD's and the visual distress signal
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Keep a lowcenter of gravity and three point contact
Q.22.
What sound-producing devices is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-foot powerboat?
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When the sailboat is overtaking the power-driven vessel
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Turn to the starboard side of the boat {right}
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A whistle, a horn, or another sound-producing advice
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Conduct an emergency drill
Q.23.
Which is true about operating a boat in Alabama while intoxicated?
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Crossing at right angles to another vessel when visibility is unobstructed
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Letting off the throttle control
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The maximum body weight and number of people a boat can hold safely
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By operating a vessel on Alabama waters, a boater must submit to testing for blood alcohol concentration
Q.24.
When must navigation lights be displayed?
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Make sure they know how to operate the boat safely
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When the sailboat is overtaking the power-driven vessel
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Between sunset and sunrise and when visibility is restricted
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Keep a lowcenter of gravity and three point contact
Q.25.
According to Alabama law, what age person who has boater safety certification may operate a personal watercraft without supervision?
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14 or above
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Operating at less than 5MPH in a "slow, no wake" zone
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8 and younger
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A wide-angle rearview mirror
Q.26.
In Alabama, how far must a vessel stay from a driver-drown flag?
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Sunrise to sunset {daylight hours}
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Letting off the throttle control
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Keep to the center of the boat
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100 FT.
Q.27.
Why is carbon monoxide gas dangerous?
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Have everyone where the appropriate PFD at all times
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It is colorless, odorless, tasteless, but can be fatal
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To avoid collisions
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Letting off the throttle control
Q.28.
What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency?
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On both sides of the bow of the boat
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Watch for navigational hazards
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Conduct an emergency drill
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Consult a nautical chart
Q.29.
What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering?
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Check the oil level before every outing
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To provide assistance
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Conduct an emergency drill
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Exclusion, or 'Keep Out' area
Q.30.
What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing?
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Keep a lowcenter of gravity and three point contact
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Turn to the starboard side of the boat {right}
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Where to find the PFD's and the visual distress signal
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Turn off fuel supplies and try to put it out with an extinguisher
Q.31.
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in water?
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Crossing at right angles to another vessel when visibility is unobstructed
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To provide assistance
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Type I
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100 FT.
Q.32.
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a locate waterway?
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Conduct an emergency drill
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Consult a nautical chart
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Check the oil level before every outing
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To mark the edges of safe water areas
Q.33.
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger?
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A passengers body weight and chest size
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To mark the edges of safe water areas
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Check the oil level before every outing
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Make sure they know how to operate the boat safely
Q.34.
What should anglers and hunters do when they are fishing or hunting from a boat?
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When it is slightly torn
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When immersed in cold water
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Between sunrise and sunset
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Wear a life jacket at all times
Q.35.
According to Alabama law during which hours is it legal to tow a person behind a boat on water skis or other devices?
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8 and younger
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14 or above
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A wide-angle rearview mirror
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Between sunrise and sunset
Q.36.
Which condition requires that you report a boating accident to the Alabama marine police division?
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US Coast Guard approved visual distress signal
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Where to find the PFD's and the visual distress signal
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Damage to your boat in more than $2000 as the result of a boating accident
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Crossing at right angles to another vessel when visibility is unobstructed
Q.37.
How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel?
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Into the wind or current, whichever is stronger
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On both sides of the bow of the boat
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Turn off the engine and close all openings
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Where to find the PFD's and the visual distress signal
Q.38.
What important safety information is found on a boats capacity plate?
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Have everyone where the appropriate PFD at all times
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The maximum body weight and number of people a boat can hold safely
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When the sailboat is overtaking the power-driven vessel
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Where to find the PFD's and the visual distress signal
Q.39.
What could happen if you anchor a boat from the stern?
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Consult a nautical chart
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Keep to the center of the boat
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You could swamp the boat
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Watch for navigational hazards
Q.40.
A recreational vessel approaching a U.S. naval vessel. At what distance from the U.S. naval vessel must the recreational vessel slow to minimum speed?
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Well away from the boat ramp
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500 yards
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US Coast Guard approved visual distress signal
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100 FT.
Q.41.
What should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard?
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Keep to the center of the boat
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Watch for navigational hazards
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Turn off the engine and close all openings
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Turn to the starboard side of the boat {right}
Q.42.
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout?
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Watch for navigational hazards
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Turn off the engine
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To avoid collisions
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You could swamp the boat
Q.43.
Visibility is restricted due to fog. What should the vessel operator do to avoid the risk of a collision?
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US Coast Guard approved visual distress signal
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Turn to the starboard side of the boat {right}
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Sunrise to sunset {daylight hours}
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Minimize to the speed needed to stay on course
Q.44.
How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land?
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Sunrise to sunset {daylight hours}
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It is much greater, while boating
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Mounted in an accessible place
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Turn to the starboard side of the boat {right}
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