Indiana Practice Exam

1. This should be given to a neighbor or friend prior to getting underway An operator's plan
Boat insurance form
Float plan
Registration form

2. An inflatable Type III PFD may be worn by this boater A 15-year old on a ski boat
A 16-year old operating a ski boat
A kayaker in whitewater
Passenger on a PWC

3. A person who has unintentionally fallen out of a boat should: Stay in the water and wait for help to arrive
Stay with the boat and try to get out of the water
Swim downstream, with the current
Swim to the nearest shore

4. If you suspect severe hypothermia Call for emergency medical service immediately
Have the person drink alcohol
Move the person to a colder place
Rewarm the person rapidly

5. An approved wearable type life jacket for each person on board plus a throwable device is required to be carried on this boat boats 16 feet or greater in length
boats less than 16 feet in length
canoes
kayaks

6. This is an acceptable non-pyrotechnic visual distress signal Ordinary flashlight
UL approved red flare
USCG approved electric distress light
Yellow distress flag

7. Which of the following statements is true? Both Federal and State laws prohibit the disposal of raw sewage from any vessel into Lake Michigan.
None of the above.
Only Federal law prohibits the disposal of raw sewage from any vessel into Lake Michigan.
Only state law prohibits the disposal of raw sewage from any vessel into Lake Michigan.

8. Any vessel overtaking any other vessel shall Come to a complete stop before proceeding
Keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken
Steer to port
Steer to starboard

9. After fueling, and before starting the engine, this item is turned on for at least 4 minutes Engine exhaust blower
Engine starter
Fuel gauge indicator
GPS

10. This boat is required to have a Type IV (throwable) PFD on board 12-foot kayak
14-foot canoe
15-foot PWC
17-foot sailboat

11. Backfire Flame Arrestors are designed to Increase fuel mileage
Increase the oxygen level an enginer receives
Prevent fuel accumulation in the carburetor
Suppress flames

12. You are driving a power-driven boat and you observe another power-driven boat crossing from your left to right, you should Maintain course and speed
Sound the danger signal
Turn to the left
Turn to the right

13. At night you observe only a green bow light (no all-round white light) ahead and to your left. This indicates A power-driven vessel moving away from you
A power-driven vessel moving toward you
A sailing vessel crossing left to right
A sailing vessel crossing right to left

14. Recreational boaters must stay away from Naval vessels because It's the law according to the Rules of the Road
It's the law under Homeland Security measures
Naval vessels cause hazardous wakes
They are too big to operate near

15. When operating in narrow channels Shift the gears to neutral
Stay near the outer limit which lies on the vessel's port side
Stay near the outer limit which lies on the vessel's starboard side
Use full power

16. This boat is required to have a fire extinguisher on board while underway 14-foot rowboat
22-foot sailing vessel
Canoe
PWC

17. What is the minimum height of the state registration numbers displayed on a boat 1''
2''
3''
4''

18. The Certificate of Number (registration card) is required to be on the boat whenever it is Moored
Not on the owner's property
On a trailer
Underway

19. Boater's who anchor from the stern in swift water: Are anchoring in deep water
Are seasoned sailors
Know proper anchoring techniques
Risk capsizing the boat

20. Which of the following is not required to be on board a boat less than 39.4 feet while underway Certificate of Registration or Documentation
a copy of the navigation rules
fire extinguisher(s)
life jacket(s)

21. Boaters must stay away from Naval vessels because: It's the law according to the Rules of the Road
It's the law under Homeland Security measures
Naval vessels have the priority over other boats
They are too big to operate near

22. This number is permanently affixed to the transom of a recreational boat and must not be altered, defaced or removed Driver's License Number
Hull Identification Number
Registration Number
Vehicle Identification Number

23. When boating in cold water Eat salty food
Take extra life jackets
Use extra sun block
Wear appropriate clothing

24. A boat accident report must be filed within 10 days if this occurs A person falls in the boat and breaks an arm
A skier ingests water and nearly drowns
An operator is thrown from a PWC
Damage to a boat in excess of $100.00

25. A sailing vessel is the stand on vessel when interacting with a power driven vessel not constrained by draft, except when the sailing vessel is Being passed by another vessel
On a port tack
On a starboard tack
Overtaking another vessel

26. If a thunderstorm is pending, you should Get underway from the dock as quickly as possible
Invite another person to help run the boat
Stay at the dock and wait for better weather
Take extra food and water

27. If involved in a reportable accident Call the local fire departments
Call your insurance agent
Notify your state boating agency
Report the accident to your HMO

28. A vessel not tied to the dock, aground or made fast to the shore is Planning
Sailing
Sinking
Underway

29. A Backfire Flame Arrestor is designed to increase fuel mileage
prevent access to the carburetor
start a fire
suppress flames

30. To reboard a PWC Remove the intake grate
Rotate the PWC front to back
Rotate the PWC in the direction indicated
Take off life jackets for ease of reboarding

31. Most boating fatalities are the result of Capsizings or falls overboard
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Collisions
Fires

32. PWC operators may operate According to the state laws where operating
After they receive a driver's license
If they are the legal owner, regardless of age
With an unlimited number of passengers

33. If a boat operator's Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is at or above this level, they are considered to be legally intoxicated by the U.S. Coast Guard .06
.08
.10
.12

34. The danger signal consists of at least this many short blasts in quick succession 3
5
7
9

35. When anchoring, you should: Never let the anchor touch bottom
Slowly lower the anchor and tie off to a bow cleat
Slowly lower the anchor and tie off to a stern cleat
Throw the anchor as far as possible

36. When travelling under a bridge, boat operators should Anchor
Know the height of the bridge
Maintain speed to reduce wave height
Stay to the starboard bank

37. This commercial-type anchor may be used on clay, sand or mud bottom Brick
Cinder
Danforth
Spindle

38. To lessen the chance of capsizing, boaters should: Carry extra weight in the bilge areas
Distribute weight evenly and low in the boat
Never steer into waves at an angle
Put extra floatation material in the hull

39. Shivering is a sign of Heat stroke
Hypothermia
Sea sickness
Sunburn

40. On all boats, there must be one wearable USCG approved life jacket of this type(s) for each person Type 6
Type A
Type I, II, III, or V
Type IV

41. This device must be attached to the operator of a PWC First aid kit
Registration
Safety lanyard
Whistle

42. Boats this length and over must display the Federal Pollution Control Act (Discharge of Oil Prohibited) placard 14 foot
16 foot
20 foot
26 foot

43. A Fire needs three elements to occur simultaneous: Fuel, Oxygen, Heat
Fuel, Static, Oxygen
Heat, Carbon Monoxide, Fuel
Heat, Water, Fuel

44. The skipper of a boat is responsible for Any damage caused by another boat's wake
Knowing how to perform CPR
Making certain that passengers how how to swim
The safety of all passengers

45. At night you observe a green bow light and an all-around white light ahead of you. This indicated a boat is moving in this direction. Crossing from your left to right
Crossing from your right to left
Moving away from you
Moving directly toward you

46. To avoid running aground Stay close to the shoreline
Stay outside the buoy line
Use a nautical chart
Use a road map

47. A skier who has their arms extended above the head while holding hands together Indicates they are ok
Indicates they want to return to the boat
Needs extra tow rope
Needs medical assistance

48. All personal injury accidents or those involving $750 or more in property damage must be reported via written notification to the Department of Natural Resources within ( ___ ) hours. 24
36
48
72

49. A PWC without rudders will not turn when: The fuel selector switch is turned to reserve
The operator is not wearing a PFD
The throttle is released or engine is shut off
There are too many passengers

50. Whenever a boat is taken out of the water, operators should thoroughly clean their boat to prevent these from spreading to other water environements: Aquatic Nuisance Species
Blood worms
Parasites
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation

51. Which boats must have a ''wearable'' Type I, II, III, or V U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device for each person onboard or being towed? All boats.
Boats over 16 feet in length.
Boats under 16 feet in length.
Only boats with motors over 10 horsepower.

52. The maximum speed limit at which you can operate a PWC with full running lights between sunset and sunrise is ( ___ ) mph. 10
15
20
5

53. A boat's expiration decals, issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles must be placed next to: None of the above.
The current registration numbers.
The operator station.
The sterm of the vessel.

54. Prior to pulling your boat out of the water Lower outdrive or outboard engine
Lower the anchor
Raise the ''all-safe'' flag
Raise the outdrive or outboard engine

55. Just prior to fueling at the dock, passengers should depart and this should be done to all doors, hatches and windows Closed
Greased
Opened
Removed

56. If you are at least age 15, and do not have a driver's license, you can operate a vessel in the state of Indiana if you take a boating safety course and have an I.D. issued by: The Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).
The Department of Natural Resources.
The Indiana Police Department.
The U.S. Coast Guard.

57. It is against federal law to moor to a navigational marker or buoy except: Answer A and B.
If the vessel moored is less than 16 feet in length.
In the case of an emergency.
None of the above.

58. If you are under the age of ( ___ ) you may not operate a PWC or a motorboat greater than 10 horsepower on Indiana state waters. 14
15
16
17

59. You should not operate any motorboat less than ( ___ ) feet off of the shoreline, unless you are operating at idle speed. 100
200
300
400

60. Which of the following statements is true? A person may not operate a passenger boat with persons and property on board in excess of the maximum weight that may be safely carried as stated on the boat’/s capacity plate.
A person may operate a passenger boat with an excess of up to 5% of the maximum weight as stated on the boat’s capacity plate.
A person should account for weather conditions when loading their boat.
Answers A and B.