RI Practice Exam - Quiz 01 of 12 1. When must navigation lights be displayed?(Required) a. At night when there is a risk of collision with another boat b. Only when adrift at night c. From sunset to sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility d. Only when you are anchored or in fog 2. How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land?(Required) a. About the same effect whether on land or out boating b. Much greater effect while boating c. Much greater effect when on land d. Slightly greater effect when on land 3. How do you avoid overloading your vessel?(Required) a. Limit everyone on board to ten pounds of gear. b. Don’t permit large ice chests on board. c. Don’t allow the load weight or number of passengers to exceed the maximum stated on the capacity plate. d. Make sure that there are at least 10 inches of freeboard when everyone and their gear are on board. 4. A boat’s capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are these conditions?(Required) a. During hurricanes b. During thunderstorms c. In good weather d. In winds up to 104 knots 5. How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC?(Required) a. Leave a little empty space in the tank. b. Fill the tank all the way up. c. Tip the PWC to top off the fuel tank. d. Overfill slightly to avoid any air pocket. Δ
