Boating License Test American Boating License 3

Question 1

What is the give-way vessel's responsibility in a crossing situation?

Accepted Answer

Take early and substantial action to avoid collision

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Maintain course and speed

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Speed up to cross first

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Sound five blasts

Question 2

When two power-driven vessels approach head-on, what is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Both turn to starboard

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Both turn to port

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Both stop

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The larger vessel turns

Question 3

What color light is shown on the starboard (right) side of a vessel at night?

Accepted Answer

Green

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Red

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White

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Yellow

Question 4

What should you do first if your boat capsizes but remains afloat?

Accepted Answer

Stay with the boat

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Swim to shore immediately

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Remove your life jacket

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Dive under to retrieve gear

Question 5

What is hypothermia?

Accepted Answer

A dangerous drop in body temperature

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Overheating in the sun

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Dehydration

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Sea sickness

Question 6

Before fueling a gasoline-powered boat, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Run the blower during fueling

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Turn off the engine

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Extinguish open flames

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Close hatches and doors

Question 7

What does a vessel's capacity plate indicate?

Accepted Answer

Maximum number of people and weight the boat can safely carry

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The engine horsepower only

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The year of manufacture

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The fuel type