What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - the maximum weight/load & horsepower

What should you do before fueling your boat? - turn off the engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings

Your trailer should be located _________________________________________________________

while you prepare to launch your vessel. - well away from the ramp

Checking __________________________________________ is part of a regular vessel and

engine maintenance program. - oil level

How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - into the wind or current, whichever is stronger

You are operating your vessel at a safe speed when you have enough time to

________________________________. - avoid a collision

What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - watch for navigational hazards

To avoid collisions vessel operators should __________________________________________. - keep a proper lookout

Safe boating speed is determined by __________________________________________________. - visibility conditions

What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching

head on? - both vessels should turn to the starboard (right)

The first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident is

to ______________________________________________________________. - to provide assistance

When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for

avoiding collisions? - the operators of both vessels

When a sailboat is overtaking a power-driven vessel, the sailboat is the

____________________________________________________________________. - the give-way vessel----> power driven vessel