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California Boating
A Course for Safe Boating
Final Exam
38. How should you roll a personal watercraft to right it after capsizing?
A. clockwise
B. counterclockwise
C. over the bow
D. as marked on the stern
39. According to the California Division of Boating and Waterways Boating Safety Course, where
should you refuel your personal watercraft?
A. in shallow water after launching
B. in the parking lot or fuel station
C. just beyond the swimming area
D. while waiting in line on the launch ramp
40. Which vessels must be registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles?
A. documented motorboats and auxiliary powered sailboats
B. undocumented motorboats and sailboats more than 8 feet long
C. trailerable motorboats and auxiliary powered sailboats
D. undocumented sailboats and motorboats of all sizes
41. Under what circumstances may a responsible boat operator take an action that is against the
Navigation Rules?
A. if the boat’s fuel tank is nearly empty
B. when a rented vessel is late being returned
C. if the action is necessary to avoid a collision
D. when a boat enters international waters
42. What is the best defense against drowning while boating?
A. knowing how to swim
B. using the buddy system
C. having a certified lifesaver on board
D. wearing a Coast Guard-approved life jacket
43. The water skiing observer must be at least how old?
A. 8
B. 12
C. 16
D. 20
44. Why should you avoid using nylon tarps when storing your boat?
A. they can trap moisture
B. they are expensive and cheaper fabrics are available
C. they could attract viruses which could damage your vessel’s electronics
D. they are non-recyclable and could harm the ozone
45. What is a strainer in a river?
A. the rock bed
B. an obstacle the current moves through
C. an area where the current reverses direction
D. a bridge abutment