What is the important safety information found on a boat's capacity plate?
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to shut off the engine if the operator is thrown 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.
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maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
Q.2.
Under Florida law, anyone riding on a PWC must wear what item?
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???USCG-approved non-inflatable PFD
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cruising on any vessel less than 26 feet in length
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red with white diagonal stripe
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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 ID card
Q.3.
PFDs (life jackets) must be in serviceable condition, be the proper size for the intended wearer, and be _____.
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information or directions
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steering control
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readily accessible
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engine cut-off switch lanyard
Q.4.
The following are examples of "reckless operation" EXCEPT:
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Take all necessary action to avoid a collision.
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moving around the boat while underway
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operating a personal watercraft (PWC) in the rain
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The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator.
Q.5.
What is the leading cause of death in boating accidents in Florida?
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The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator.
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maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
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moving around the boat while underway
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drowning
Q.6.
If involved in a boating accident causing serious bodily injury or death while boating under the influence, the operator has committed a _____.
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drowning
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readily accessible
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white light visible in all directions
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felony
Q.7.
Who is responsible for keeping a sharp watch to avoid a collision between two boats?
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operator
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the operators of both boats
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???USCG-approved non-inflatable PFD
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red with white diagonal stripe
Q.8.
What does a red cone-shaped buoy mark?
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the edge of a channel on a boater's right side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream
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to shut off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard
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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.9.
One boat is overtaking another. Which boat should stand on?
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The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator.
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the boat being overtaken
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information or directions
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Put the stern into the wind.
Q.10.
What should you do if a fire breaks out in the front of your boat?
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moving around the boat while underway
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The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator.
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Put the stern into the wind.
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engine cut-off switch lanyard
Q.11.
When you see a red flag or buoy with a white diagonal stripe (divers-down symbol), you must:
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maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
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attaching the lanyard of a lanyard-type engine cut-off switch to the operator's PFD
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slow to idle speed if you must come within 100 feet of the flag in a channel
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All of the above: observe all regulatory zones; stay in designated marked channels; not discard fishing lines, hooks, or nets in the water
Q.12.
What is most likely to cause someone to fall overboard?
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Take all necessary action to avoid a collision.
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Put the stern into the wind.
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to shut off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard
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moving around the boat while underway
Q.13.
What is every vessel operator required to do?
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moving around the boat while underway
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The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator.
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Take all necessary action to avoid a collision.
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to shut off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard
Q.14.
Which operation on a PWC requires more than idle speed?
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attaching the lanyard of a lanyard-type engine cut-off switch to the operator's PFD
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moving around the boat while underway
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the boat being overtaken
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steering control
Q.15.
According to Florida law, during which situation must children under six years of age wear a USCG-approved PFD (life jacket) at all times?
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cruising on any vessel less than 26 feet in length
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red with white diagonal stripe
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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 ID card
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???USCG-approved non-inflatable PFD
Q.16.
You see a white buoy with an orange square and black lettering. What does this buoy tell you?
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the boat being overtaken
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engine cut-off switch lanyard
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The other boat has difficulty maneuvering.
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information or directions
Q.17.
When traveling in known manatee corridors or habitat areas, boaters should be aware and use caution. You should:
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slow to idle speed if you must come within 100 feet of the flag in a channel
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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.
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All of the above: observe all regulatory zones; stay in designated marked channels; not discard fishing lines, hooks, or nets in the water
Q.18.
What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat?
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maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
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to shut off the engine if the operator is thrown 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.19.
In Florida, what is the minimum legal age required to sign a contract to rent a personal watercraft (PWC)?
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felony
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12
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readily accessible
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18
Q.20.
The Florida Boater Education Temporary Certificate is valid for _____ months from the date of completion, is non-transferable, and cannot be exchanged for the Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card.
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12
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18
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The other boat has difficulty maneuvering.
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felony
Q.21.
What piece of equipment on a boat is most important in preventing propeller strike injuries?
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Put the stern into the wind.
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engine cut-off switch lanyard
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information or directions
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moving around the boat while underway
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