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55 7. If you see only a green light while boating at night, you may be approaching a ________________ and you must ________________. 8. _______________ are the "traffic signals" that guide boaters safely along their course. 9. The phrase "R___________ R___________ R_____________" reminds vessels of the correct course in the lateral system of U.S. Aids to Navigation. 10. This buoy marks the edge of the channel on a boater's __________ side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream. 11. This regulatory marker indicates __________________________. 12. This regulatory marker indicates areas that are _____________ to vessels. 13. A good rule of thumb is that the anchor line should be at least __________ times the depth of the water. 14. You should never anchor from the __________ of the vessel as that can make the vessel unstable. 15. To maintain steering control of a PWC, you must never allow the engine to _________________________ or ___________________________________. 16. The most common complaints boaters have against PWC operators are _________________________ and ___________________________. 17. As a courtesy to other boaters and people on shore, PWC operators should ________ their operating area. 18. Name a safety device that shuts the engine off if the operator is thrown from the proper operating position. ________________________________ 19. To avoid propeller strike accidents, make sure _______ ______________________ when passengers are boarding or disembarking a boat. Chapter 4 1. The ______________________ is a number assigned and imprinted by the vessel manufacturer and is unique to your vessel. 2. Allowing passengers to ride on the __________ or __________ while underway is reckless operation. 3. If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal limit, it is illegal to _______ a vessel. 4. In order for a PFD to be legal, it must be _____________________–approved, in _____________________ condition, and _____________________ accessible. 5. Name the five types of PFDs. i. ______________________________ ii. ______________________________ iii. ______________________________ iv. ______________________________ v. ______________________________ 6. These Type ____ PFDs are ________ devices, and most states require at least one of these to be on board vessels 16 feet in length or longer. 7. PWC operators, no matter what age, must wear an approved ________________ whenever underway. 8. Fire extinguishers should be placed in an area that is ______________ and not near the ____________. 9. It is recommended that you wait at least __________ minutes after turning on your vessel's blower (if so equipped) and before starting your engine. 10. For an 18-foot powerboat, required navigation lights include a red light on the _______________, a green light on the ______________, and _______________. 11. A 16-foot canoe away from dock after dark must have on hand at least a ________________ or ___________________. 12. Name two visual distress signals (VDSs) for use at night. i. ______________________________ ii. ______________________________ 13. Describe the appearance of a divers flag. ________________________________________ 14. If an observer is on board when pulling a skier behind a vessel, the vessel should be rated to carry at least _____ people. 15. Water-skier(s) may be towed at night with proper lighting. ___ True ___ False 16. It is illegal to discharge __________, _________, or _________ into federally controlled or state waters. 17. You must report any accident you are involved in if it results in ____________, ___________, or _______________________. Copyright © 2014 Boat Ed, www.boat-ed.com

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