RI Practice Exam - Quiz 06 of 12 26. When boating at night, what does a single white light on a vessel tell you?(Required) a. A sailing vessel is approaching on your starboard (right) side. b. A sailing vessel is approaching on your port (left) side. c. A power-driven vessel is approaching head-on. d. You are overtaking another vessel or it is anchored. 27. What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and markers?(Required) a. to show the outer boundaries of federally controlled waterways b. to mark channels outside of which it is illegal to boat c. to mark the edges of safe water areas d. to provide convenient mooring locations 28. According to Rhode Island law, what is the maximum speed allowed for “no wake speed”?(Required) a. 20 miles per hour b. 15 miles per hour c. 10 miles per hour d. 5 miles per hour 29. What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering?(Required) a. controlled area, such as a no-wake zone b. information, such as places to find food c. danger or hazard, such as rocks d. exclusion or keep-out area, such as a swim area 30. Which of the following is legal operation of a PWC in Rhode Island?(Required) a. operating close to a person being towed behind another vessel b. operating at headway speed in a direct path to the operating area for PWCs c. weaving through congested traffic d. operating at 20 miles per hour along the shoreline Δ
