Question 1

Delaware Boating License Requirements

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Must be 14 or older to operate a motorized vessel; a boating safety education certificate is required for those born on or after January 1, 1978

Question 2

Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)

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Required on board for each person; must be Coast Guard-approved, properly sized, and in good condition

Question 3

Throwable Flotation Devices

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At least one Type IV throwable device required on vessels 16 feet or longer

Question 4

Fire Extinguishers

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Required on vessels with enclosed fuel compartments

Question 5

Visual Distress Signals (VDS)

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Required for all vessels on coastal waters between sunset and sunrise

Question 6

Sound-Producing Devices

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Required for all vessels; can be a horn, bell, or whistle

Question 7

Navigation Lights

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Required from sunset to sunrise and during periods of reduced visibility

Question 8

Ventilation Systems

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Required for vessels with gasoline engines to prevent explosion

Question 9

Backfire Flame Arrestors

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Required for all gasoline-powered engines to prevent fire

Question 10

Mufflers

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Required for all vessels to limit noise pollution

Question 11

Pollution Regulations

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Prohibit the discharge of oil or trash into Delaware waters

Question 12

Buoys and Markers

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Used to indicate waterway information, danger, and restrictions

Question 13

Lateral Marks

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Navigation aids that indicate the sides of channels

Question 14

Cardinal Marks

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Navigation aids that indicate the safest direction to pass

Question 15

Safe Speed

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The maximum speed at which a vessel can be stopped safely within a clear distance ahead

Question 16

Right-of-Way Rules

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Governs which vessel has priority when crossing paths

Question 17

Stand-On Vessel

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The vessel that has the right of way

Question 18

Give-Way Vessel

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The vessel that must yield the right of way

Question 19

Risk of Collision

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Determined by changes in the compass bearing of an approaching vessel

Question 20

Overtaking

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Passing another vessel from behind

Question 21

Crossing Situation

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When two vessels are on courses that cross

Question 22

Meeting Head-On

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When two vessels are approaching each other directly

Question 23

Restricted Visibility

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Conditions such as fog, heavy rain, or snow that limit vision

Question 24

Anchoring Regulations

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Rules for dropping anchor, typically away from channels and other vessels

Question 25

Diver-Down Flag

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Indicates a diver is in the water; slow to idle speed within 100 feet

Question 26

Accident Reporting

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Obligation to report accidents resulting in death, injury, or significant property damage

Question 27

Operating Under Influence (OUI)

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Laws prohibiting operating a vessel while intoxicated

Question 28

Reckless Operation

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Operating a vessel with disregard for the safety of persons or property

Question 29

Age and Operator Restrictions

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Regulations limiting who can operate certain types of vessels

Question 30

Boating in Restricted Areas

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Areas where boating is prohibited or limited

Question 31

Boater Education Card

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Proof of passing a boating safety course

Question 32

Registration Numbers

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Unique identifiers that must be displayed on the hull

Question 33

Hull Identification Number (HIN)

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12-character number used to identify a vessel

Question 34

Capacity Plate

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Indicates the maximum weight capacity and number of people a boat can carry safely

Question 35

Documented Vessels

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Large, ocean-going boats that have federal documentation

Question 36

Boat Trailering

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Rules and regulations for transporting a boat over land

Question 37

Boat Ramp Etiquette

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Courtesy rules for using public boat ramps

Question 38

Mooring and Docking

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Techniques for securing a boat to a mooring or dock

Question 39

Man Overboard Recovery

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Techniques for retrieving a person who has fallen overboard

Question 40

Cold Water Survival

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Techniques for surviving a fall into cold water

Question 41

Hypothermia

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Lowering of body temperature due to prolonged exposure to cold water

Question 42

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning

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Risk of poisoning from engine exhaust, especially in poorly ventilated areas

Question 43

Float Plan

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Information left with someone on land about your boating trip

Advanced Delaware Boating License Study Guide