What must an operator of a PWC equipped with a lanyard-type ignition safety switch do?

a. Attach the lanyard to the steering control.
b. Attach the lanyard to the impeller.
c. Attach the lanyard to his or her person, clothing, or PFD.
d. Attach the lanyard to any other person on the PWC.

# What hazard may occur when a PWC passes too closely behind another vessel?

a. The PWC may be sucked into the other vessel's engine.
b. The PWC may overturn and put the operator at risk of being run over.
c. Wake from a large passing vessel could throw the PWC into the closer vessel.
d. The other vessel may create a blind spot and block the PWC operator's view of oncoming vessels.

# Which of the following meets PFD legal requirements in Georgia?

a. having a Type IV or V PFD available for every person on board
b. wearing an inflatable PFD while operating a personal watercraft
c. substituting a Type V PFD if it is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for the activity at hand
d. substituting a Type V PFD on a child weighing 80 lbs.

# What provides the best protection against carbon monoxide poisoning while boating?

a. Operate generators only at night.
b. Use a breathing tube when swimming near the boat.
c. Keep fresh air flowing through the boat.
d. Keep doors and windows closed while using a cabin heater.

# What is the first thing you should do to help someone who has fallen into the water from a dock?

a. Swim to the victim with a line.
b. Row out to the victim in the nearest boat.
c. Throw out anything that will float.
d. Try to talk the victim to safety.

# In Georgia, the law says you may not operate a boat or PWC at greater than idle speed within what distance from an anchored boat, a dock, a person in the water or a residential shoreline?

a. 500 feet
b. 250 feet
c. 200 feet
d. 100 feet

# What should you do if your boat capsizes and remains floating upside down?

a. Stay in the water close to the boat.
b. Climb onto the bottom of the overturned boat.
c. Swim away from the boat, and tread water.
d. Swim up under the boat to stay out of the wind.

# Which is an example of unlawful operation in Georgia?

a. anchoring near a shoreline adjacent to a full- or part-time residence
b. allowing passengers to ride on the bow if there are railings
c. operating a vessel according to the navigational rules
d. jumping the wake of another boat close to that boat

# What should a sailing vessel operator do when overtaking a power-driven vessel?

a. Maintain present course and speed.
b. Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the power-driven vessel.
c. Sound a danger signal on a horn or whistle.
d. Adjust speed to run alongside the power-driven vessel.

# Which statement about non-native aquatic pest species is FALSE?

a. They provide vital nutrients for native plant and marine life.
b. They are transported by riding on vessels and trailers.
c. They can upset the balance of the ecosystem and harm the environment.
d. They displace native species and damage the water resource.

# What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water?

a. Try to reboard your boat, even if it is swamped.
b. Remove any unnecessary clothing.
c. Tread water or swim around to generate heat.
d. Try to float on your stomach with legs extended.

# What is the main function of a PWC's ignition safety switch?

a. to shut off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard
b. to shut off the engine when the PWC is beached
c. to prevent operation by unauthorized personnel
d. to prevent theft when the PWC is left unattended

# What is the most important thing to remember about steering a PWC?

a. It is very responsive to the steering control.
b. It responds slowly to the steering control.
c. You must exert considerable effort to turn a PWC around.
d. You lose all steering control when the engine is idling or shut off.

# In what weather conditions does the capacity plate that indicates the maximum weight and/or maximum number of persons a boat may carry safely apply?

a. all conditions
b. racing
c. winds up to 54 knots
d. good weather

# When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat?

a. shift into reverse gear
b. use your arms and/or legs
c. use the boat’s rear brakes
d. toss a mooring line around a cleat

# What does a white marker with red vertical stripes indicate?

a. danger area; keep out
b. safe water; OK to pass on either side
c. mooring buoy; OK to tie up here
d. junction of two channels

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