Most boat fatalities are the result of: - capsizing or falls overboard.

You should always watch for changes in the weather while boating. Most changes come from the: - West.

Regulatory Buoys in the Uniform State Waterway Marketing System are recognized by: - the horizontal orange bands at the top and bottom.

Being a courteous boater includes: - All of the above; not throwing your litter into the water, keeping noise to a minimum at night, and watching your wake so as not to cause damage to other vessels or to shorelines.

When boating near large vessels, you should: - Avoid jumping wakes, riding close alongside, or cutting under the bow.

The necessary length of a boat trailer is determined by: - The length of the boat.

When boarding a small boat from a dock or low pier: - step into the center of the boat.

A boat is less stable and more likely to capsize when: - overloaded or overpowered.

Planing hulls: - are designed to skim on top of the water.

An example of negligent or reckless operation would be: - All of the above; excessive speed in a congested area, operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or operating in a swimming area w/ bathers present.

If a boat capsizes: - grab a PDF, swim to the boat, and stay w/the boat.

If you see something off the port beam, you are seeing something: - straight out from the middle of the vessel on the left side.

You should always have the following equipment on your vessel: - All of the above; a Coast Guard approved PFD for each person on board, paddles or oars, and a tool kit and spare parts.

When you are trying to bring someone into your boat from the water, you should bring them in: - over the stern.