Question 1

Required Vessel Equipment

Accepted Answer

Boat under 16 feet: Ohio law requires one wearable PFD for each person on board.

Question 2

Required Vessel Equipment

Accepted Answer

Boat 16 feet and longer: In addition to PFDs, a throwable flotation device is also required.

Question 3

Navigation Lights

Accepted Answer

When Required: Between sunset and sunrise, and during periods of restricted visibility.

Question 4

Navigation Lights

Accepted Answer

Power-driven Vessels: Must have a masthead light, sidelights, and a sternlight.

Question 5

Navigation Lights

Accepted Answer

Sailing Vessels: Must have sidelights and a sternlight, or a single all-round light.

Question 6

Navigation Lights

Accepted Answer

Anchored Vessels: Must display an all-round white light.

Question 7

Sound Signals

Accepted Answer

Short Blast: Indicates an intention to turn to starboard (right).

Question 8

Sound Signals

Accepted Answer

Long Blast: Indicates an intention to go straight.

Question 9

Sound Signals

Accepted Answer

Two Short Blasts: Indicates an intention to turn to port (left).

Question 10

Distress Signals

Accepted Answer

Visual: Flares, orange smoke, a square flag with a ball or anything resembling a ball.

Question 11

Distress Signals

Accepted Answer

Sound: Continuous sounding of any foghorn or signaling device.

Question 12

The Right-of-Way

Accepted Answer

Power-driven Vessel: Must give way to vessels not under command, restricted in ability to maneuver, engaged in fishing, or sailing vessels.

Question 13

The Right-of-Way

Accepted Answer

Sailing Vessel: Must give way to vessels not under command or restricted in ability to maneuver.

Question 14

Aids to Navigation

Accepted Answer

Green Buoy: Indicates the right side of the channel when returning from the sea.

Question 15

Aids to Navigation

Accepted Answer

Red Buoy: Indicates the left side of the channel when returning from the sea.

Question 16

Aids to Navigation

Accepted Answer

Nun Buoy: A cone-shaped buoy marked with red and even numbers.

Question 17

Aids to Navigation

Accepted Answer

Can Buoy: A cylindrical buoy marked with green and odd numbers.

Question 18

PWC (Personal Watercraft)

Accepted Answer

Age Limit: In Ohio, no one under 14 may operate a PWC.

Question 19

PWC (Personal Watercraft)

Accepted Answer

Operating Rules: Must not operate between sunset and sunrise and must always wear a life jacket.

Question 20

Alcohol and Boating

Accepted Answer

BUI: Operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a criminal offense.

Question 21

Alcohol and Boating

Accepted Answer

Legal Limit: In Ohio, a person is considered to be under the influence if their blood alcohol concentration is .08% or more.

Question 22

Fire Extinguisher

Accepted Answer

Class A: For fires involving ordinary combustible materials like wood or paper.

Question 23

Fire Extinguisher

Accepted Answer

Class B: For fires involving flammable liquids like gasoline or oil.

Question 24

Fire Extinguisher

Accepted Answer

Class C: For fires involving electrical equipment.

Question 25

Fueling Safety

Accepted Answer

Ventilation: Before starting your engine, ventilate the bilge to remove any gasoline vapors.

Question 26

Fueling Safety

Accepted Answer

No Smoking: No one should smoke while you are fueling.

Question 27

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Accepted Answer

Source: Engine exhaust, gas generators, cooking ranges, and heaters can all emit CO.

Question 28

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Accepted Answer

Danger Signs: Symptoms include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, and confusion.

Question 29

Diver-Down Flag

Accepted Answer

Red with White Stripe: Indicates divers are in the water nearby. Boaters should stay 300 feet away in open water and 100 feet away in rivers, channels, or inlets.

Question 30

Man Overboard Procedure

Accepted Answer

Reach, Throw, Row, Go: This is the recommended sequence of rescue.

Question 31

Anchoring

Accepted Answer

Scope: The ratio of line length to the depth of the water, usually 5 to 7 times the depth.

Question 32

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness, and apparent exhaustion.

Question 33

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

Treatment: Remove wet clothes, warm the victim with blankets and warm liquids, seek medical attention immediately.

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