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6. What does ATON stand for?

A. Assistance to Others in Need B. Aids to Navigation

C. Association of Tug Operating Navigators D. Academy of Tides, Oceans and Navigating 7. According to California law, at what blood alcohol concentration level is a person considered to be “under the influence” when operating a recreational boat? A. .08 percent or more B. .06 percent or more C. .04 percent or more D. .10 percent or more 8. According to California law, at what blood alcohol concentration level is it illegal for a person younger than 21 to operate a vessel? A. .08 percent or more B. .04 percent or more C. .01 percent or more D. .10 percent or more 9. In a large percentage of boating accidents, what did boat operators do immediately before their accidents? A. filed a float plan B. took a boating safety course C. drank alcohol D. reviewed their safety checklists 10. What is the main reason operators are involved with running aground or hitting hidden obstacles?

A. overloaded with too many passengers B. have poorly maintained safety equipment

C. did not check for local hazards prior to launch D. experience sudden lightning and thunderstorms 11. What do a green, a red and a white vessel light indicate when seen together at night? A. another vessel is at anchor

B. another vessel is crossing your bow from left to right C. another vessel is crossing your boat from right to left D. another vessel is heading straight toward you 12. What does a red flag with a white diagonal stripe mean?

A. skier down, watch out B. diver down, stay clear

C. injured boater, need assistance D. operator in distress, needs help 13. What is determined by taking into account the number of persons and the amount of gear on a boat? A. anchor size B. engine power

C. weight capacity D. trim adjustment

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