RI Practice Exam - Quiz 04 of 12 16. Which side of a vessel has a green light at night?(Required) a. starboard (right) side b. port (left) side c. stern d. bow 17. When should you turn on the power ventilation system to help eliminate fuel vapors in the bilge?(Required) a. before filling the fuel tanks b. while the fuel tanks are being filled c. after fueling and before starting the engine d. after starting the engine 18. Which PFD is designed to be thrown to someone in the water?(Required) a. ring buoy b. ski belt c. offshore jacket d. near-shore vest 19. What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway?(Required) a. Contact your local police. b. Contact the U.S. Coast Guard. c. Consult a local marina. d. Consult a nautical chart. 20. Why should you avoid operating your PWC above “slow, no wake speed” near shore?(Required) a. Engine efficiency is reduced. b. It helps prevent erosion. c. It’s harder to stop a fast boat in shallow water. d. It’s more likely to swamp or capsize near shore. Δ
