Boat US License Q/A!
Motivation
I found EXTREMELY ridiculous the amount of questions you have to do to drive a jet ski, tomorrow I'm going to a trip and of course a jet ski is included and I was told right now that I need a license for it, so I'm doing the test and each slide is 24sec just to click next, each chapter is about 73 pages... I simply find this stupid and who ever helped to made it possible. So, I'm posting the Q/A to whoever has to go through this crap again and of course for me in the future...
Questions - Answers
What type of boat is most likely to have a planing hull? A Ski Boat
Deep āVā hulls operate best in what type of water conditions? Rough water
A garbage dumping placard must be prominently posted on boats longer than what size? 26
In order to dispose of plastic trash while boating, what must you do? Wait until you return and properly dispose ashore
In regard to waste management laws, a boat of what length or greater (in feet) is required to have an oil discharge placard posted? 26
Where may untreated human waste be dumped overboard while on inland waters? It may never be dumped in inland waters
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the starboard side? On your right
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the stern? Behind you
What hull type is best for use on ponds, small lakes and calm rivers? Flat Bottom Hull
In the United States, what is the safety and distress calling frequency? VHF Channel 16
Which of the following is true of a carburetor backfire flame arrestor? Prevents explosions on inboard gasoline engines
Which of the following is a feature of a Type IV PFD? It is designed to be thrown
How often should the inflator on a Type V PFD be checked? Every time it is worn
In times of reduced visibility or at night, which light should a non-powered canoe or kayak display? An all-around white light
In restricted visibility, a power-driven vessel under way gives which sound signal every 2 minutes? One prolonged blast
When operating your vessel with a VHF radio, what channel must you monitor? 16
On power-driven vessels, which of the following is true of navigation lights? On power-driven vessels, navigation lights must be on during periods of restricted visibility.
According to the Navigation Rules, a rapidly ringing bell every minute signals what? A boat at anchor in the fog
What is the proper procedure for using hand-held visual distress signal flares? Display only when immediate or potential danger exists
Which of the following is required to be carried aboard a 25 foot powerboat? Visual distress signals
Which of the following is true of a carburetor backfire flame arrestor? Prevents explosions on inboard gasoline engines
Which of the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable dinghy? A PFD for each person aboard
Which type of fire extinguisher should be onboard a vessel with a permanently installed fuel tank? Type B
Those are some of the questions, I didn't put them all, if someone wants to contribute with more, leave a comment below.
Here is an example of the certificate, of how it looks like.