RI Practice Exam - Quiz 09 of 12 41. If your inboard/outboard boat runs aground, what action should you take in addition to shifting the weight away from the point of impact?(Required) a. Stop the engine and lift the outdrive. b. Put the boat in reverse and gun the engine. c. Put the boat in forward and gun the engine. d. Keep the engine running and drop the anchor. 42. What should you do to reduce the risk of capsizing or swamping in rough water?(Required) a. Anchor from the stern. b. Shift most of the weight to the stern. c. Seat passengers in the bow. d. Turn at controlled speeds. 43. How should a vessel’s registration number and validation decal be displayed?(Required) a. on the transom of the boat b. on only the starboard side of the boat c. on both sides of the forward half of the boat d. on only the port side of the boat 44. On Rhode Island waters, how far must a powerboat vessel stay away from a diver-down flag?(Required) a. at least 25 feet b. at least 50 feet c. at least 75 feet d. at least 100 feet 45. According to Rhode Island law, during what hours is it illegal to tow a person behind a boat on water skis or other device?(Required) a. between sunset and sunrise b. between two hours after sunset and two hours before sunrise c. between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise d. between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise Δ
