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California Boating
A Course for Safe Boating
Final Exam
22. Whose responsibility is it to maintain a proper lookout?
A. the boat operator
B. a passenger near the bow
C. a passenger near the stern
D. swimmers and persons being towed
23. If too much weight is placed on a hitch, what affect can it have on the tow vehicle?
A. focus of the headlights is lowered so the road is not properly illuminated
B. gas mileage will be reduced
C. wider turns will be required
D. front end will lift and make the vehicle difficult to control
24. How can a recreational boater help Homeland Security?
A. anchor under bridges and use shipping channels whenever possible
B. keep a distance from military, cruise-line and commercial vessels
C. report all infractions of the boating rules to the Coast Guard
D. keep your boat keys in the ignition in case of an emergency
25. What can a person do to help prevent hypothermia when boating on cold water?
A. drink alcoholic beverages for warming from inside out
B. stay immersed in water if their boat capsizes
C. do nothing since hypothermia is unavoidable
D. wear a life jacket, wetsuit or immersion suit
26. What is the most important reason to maintain safe speeds?
A. to keep from running aground
B. to save fuel
C. to not endanger people or property
D. to avoid a ticket
27. Who is required to wear a life jacket while boating in California?
A. children under 7, boat operators, kayakers
B. children under 13, water skiers, PWC riders
C. children under 16, anglers, hunters
D. children under 18, sailors, canoers
28. Which of the following is a danger to boaters?
A. carbon monoxide
B. carbon dioxide
C. oxygen
D. sodium chloride
29. Why should an exhaust blower be operated before starting an inboard engine?
A. it warms the engine
B. it creates cleaner exhaust
C. it cools the engine
D. it removes fuel vapors