Practice Boat Exam

1. Which vessel must change course if a power-boat and sailboat operating by sails alone approach each other in open-water?

The power-boat must change course

The sailboat must change course

The vessel to the windward side must change course

The vessel with the wind on its starboard side must change course

2. When does the Meteorological Service of Canada issue a gale warning?

When sustained wind speeds are between 20 and 40 knots

When sustained wind speeds are between 48 and 63 knots

When sustained wind speeds are between 34 and 47 knots

When sustained wind speeds are between 15 and 19 knots

3. What is the name given to loose or broken water caused by the action of a boat's propeller?

Wash

Wake

Cavitation

Run-off

4. What is the name given to sustained winds of 12 to 19 knots?

Low winds

Moderate winds

Strong winds

Light winds

5. What should you do with a ripped Lifejacket?

Use it only as a spare Lifejacket

Have it repaired immediately

Only repair it if absolutely necessary

Replace it

6. What is the first action you should take when a pleasure craft capsizes?

Climb onto the overturned craft

Put on a personal flotation device

Immediately signal you need assistance using a distress signal

Swim to shore if your within 50 m of the shoreline

7. All vessels should be equipped with an emergency kit. In what location should it be stowed?

Where it is easily accessible

Doesn't matter

Close to the stern of the craft

Close to the bow of craft

8. What action should you take if you are the stand-on vessel?

Immediately steer starboard

Maintain your course and speed with caution

Steer well clear of other vessels

Immediately steer port

9. When is it illegal to tow a water-skier?

When operating close to shore

After sunset

During poor weather conditions

If you are using a PWC to tow the skier

10. What is the maximum lifespan of a flare?

4 years

2 years

3 years

5 years

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