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38. How should you roll a personal watercraft to right it after capsizing? A. clockwise B. as marked on the hull C. over the bow D. counterclockwise 39. According to the California Division of Boating and Waterways Boating Safety Course , where should you refuel your personal watercraft? A. in the parking lot or fuel station B. in shallow water after launching C. just beyond the swimming area D. while waiting in line on the launch ramp 40. Which vessels must be registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles? A. documented motorboats and auxiliary powered sailboats B. trailerable motorboats and auxiliary powered sailboats C. undocumented motorboats and sailboats more than 8 feet long D. undocumented sailboats and motorboats of all sizes 41. Under what circumstances may a responsible boat operator take an action that is against the Navigation Rules?

A. if the action is necessary to avoid a collision B. when a rented vessel is late being returned

C. if the boat’s fuel tank is nearly empty D. when a boat enters international waters 42. What is the best defense against drowning while boating? A. wearing a Coast Guard-approved life jacket B. using the buddy system C. having a certified lifesaver on board D. having a life jacket on board 43. The water skiing observer must be at least how old? A. 8 B. 16 C. 12 D. 20 44. Why should you avoid using nylon tarps when storing your boat? A. they are non-recyclable and could harm the ozone B. they are expensive and cheaper fabrics are available C. they could attract viruses which could damage your vessel’s electronics D. they can trap moisture 45. What is a strainer in a river? A. the rock bed B. an obstacle the current moves through C. an area where the current reverses direction D. a bridge abutment

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