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22. Whose responsibility is it to maintain a proper lookout? A. swimmers and persons being towed

B. a passenger near the bow C. a passenger near the stern D. the boat operator 23. If too much weight is placed on a hitch, what affect can it have on the tow vehicle? A. front end will lift and make the vehicle difficult to control B. gas mileage will be reduced C. wider turns will be required D. focus of the headlights is lowered so the road is not properly illuminated 24. How can a recreational boater help Homeland Security? A. anchor under bridges and use shipping channels whenever possible B. report all infractions of the boating rules to the Coast Guard C. keep a distance from military, cruise-line and commercial vessels D. keep your boat keys in the ignition in case of an emergency 25. What can a person do to help prevent the effects of cold water shock/immersion when boating on cold water? A. drink alcoholic beverages for warming from inside out B. wear a life jacket or wetsuit C. do nothing since hypothermia is unavoidable D. stay immersed in water if their boat capsizes 26. What is the most important reason to maintain safe speeds? A. to keep from running aground B. to save fuel C. to avoid a ticket D. to not endanger people or property 27. Who is required to wear a life jacket while boating in California? A. children under 7, boat operators, kayakers B. children under 16, anglers, hunters C. children under 13, water skiers, PWC riders D. children under 18, sailors, canoers 28. Which of the following is a danger to boaters? A. carbon monoxide B. carbon dioxide C. oxygen D. sodium chloride 29. Why should an exhaust blower be operated before starting an inboard engine? A. it warms the engine B. it creates cleaner exhaust C. it removes fuel vapors D. it cools the engine

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