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Final Exam

54. According to the Coast Guard, what are the leading causes of recreational boating fatalities? A. swamping and sinking B. capsizing and falling overboard C. mechanical failures D. overpowered engines 55. What is the main danger of teak surfing, body surfing or platform dragging? C. the participant would not be visible to other boaters D. exposure to lethal concentrations of carbon monoxide 56. In addition to severe weather, hazardous water conditions, poor operator judgment, and faulty equipment, what factor contributes to a vessel capsizing? A. reduced visibility B. boating at night C. vessel age D. overloading 57. Which term is used to describe a vessel that touches the bottom and gets stuck? A. flooded A. wake jumping beyond 100 feet of a vessel creating the wake B. operating cautiously to avoid a collision with another vessel C. attaching a lanyard from the ignition switch to their person or life jacket D. turning sharply within close range of a person to spray them 59. You may not exceed 5 miles per hour when operating within how many feet of a swimmer? A. 200 feet B. 100 feet C. 300 feet D. 500 feet 60. What should you do with your float plan when you return from your boat outing? A. the participant could hit a rock or a snag B. the operator might become distracted B. grounded C. swamped D. foundered 58. Which of the following is illegal for a PWC operator?

A. file it for later reference B. no action is necessary C. file a new plan D. cancel it

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