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56 Chapter 6 1. As the operator of a vessel, you are responsible for ensuring that your passengers understand ___________ and __________________. 2. Before allowing anyone to operate your PWC, you should remind them that power is ________________ _____________________________________. 3. To protect the environment, you should practice the three "Rs"—R _____________, R ____________, and R _____________. 4. If you capsize in a canoe, kayak, or raft, you should stay on the ______________ side of the craft. 5. What are three river hazards that paddlers should avoid? i. ______________________________ ii. ______________________________ iii. ______________________________ 6. When picking up a skier, always keep them in view and on the ______________ side of the boat. 7. Identify the following water-skiing commands. i. _______________ ii. _______________ iii. _______________ iv. _______________ 8. In addition to a displayed diver-down flag, what indicates that a diver may be below the water's surface? __________________________________________ 9. When passing under power lines and bridges, sailboat operators need to be aware of the _____________________________. 10. Hunters who use vessels to get to their hunting spot should always wear their ______________. Chapter 5 1. In a typical boating fatality, life jackets are __________ but are not _____________. 2. Name three boating stressors that make you tire more rapidly when on the water. i. ______________________________ ii. ______________________________ iii. ______________________________ 3. To prevent dehydration while on the water, you should drink some water at least _______________________. 4. One-_________ of the amount of alcohol that makes a person legally intoxicated on land can be enough to make someone equally intoxicated when on the water. 5. ___________ is a major contributor to boating accidents and fatalities. 6. An easy way to remember priorities for rescuing someone who has fallen into the water is ____________, ____________, ___________, and _________________! 7. If you capsize, immediately swim to shore to ensure your safety. ___ True ___ False 8. What are four things you should do if a fire erupts on your boat while underway? i. ______________________________ ii. ______________________________ iii. ______________________________ iv. ______________________________ 9. The condition called ________________ occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it. 10. The primary danger that occurs immediately upon being immersed in cold water is __________________ __________________________________________. 11. The position you should assume if trapped in cold water, "HELP," stands for: H - ______________ E - ______________ L - ______________ P - ______________ 12. Name four symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. i. ______________________________ ii. ______________________________ iii. ______________________________ iv. ______________________________ 13. Bleeding usually can be controlled by applying _______________ to the wound. Copyright © 2014 Boat Ed, www.boat-ed.com

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