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Alcohol & Drug Safety on the Water Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following substances can impair boating ability in addition to alcohol?

    Answer: All of the above

    Prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and illegal substances can all impair the judgment, coordination, and reaction time needed for safe boating.

  2. The term 'boater's fatigue' or 'boater's high' refers to:

    Answer: Fatigue from sun, wind, and motion that mimics alcohol impairment even when sober

    Sun, wind, noise, vibration, and wave motion create fatigue and stress that mimic alcohol-like impairment, reducing alertness even in a sober boater.

  3. A U.S. Coast Guard officer who suspects BUI may legally:

    Answer: Conduct a safety inspection and administer sobriety tests without a warrant

    Coast Guard officers have broad authority to board vessels for safety inspections and can administer sobriety tests as part of that authority under maritime law.

  4. Research shows that a boat operator with a BAC of 0.10% is approximately how many times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident than a sober operator?

    Answer: 10 times more likely

    Studies show that a BAC of 0.10% makes a boat operator approximately 10 times more likely to be involved in a fatal boating accident.

  5. Alcohol involvement makes which of the following boating situations especially life-threatening?

    Answer: Falling overboard

    Alcohol severely impairs swimming ability and balance, making falling overboard while intoxicated one of the most dangerous situations a boater can face.

  6. Penalties for a BUI conviction in the United States can include:

    Answer: Fines, imprisonment, and suspension of boating and driving privileges

    BUI is treated as seriously as DUI and typically carries penalties including fines, potential jail time, and suspension of boating and sometimes driving privileges.

  7. When can prescription drug use dangerously impair a boat operator?

    Answer: When the drug causes drowsiness, dizziness, or reduced reaction time

    Any prescription drug that causes drowsiness, dizziness, impaired vision, or slowed reaction time can dangerously impair a boat operator's ability to navigate safely.