Virginia Boating

Basic Boating Information
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1	Boating Terms
2	Hull Designs
3	Boat Length
4	Propulsion
5	Capacity
6	Hull Identification Numbers
7	Homemade Boats
8	Recall Hotline
9	Theft Prevention
10	Loaning a Boat
11	Lines and Knots
12	Trailers and Trailering
13	Boat Ramps
14	Weather
15	Float Plans
16	Boat Maintenance
17	Fueling
18	Environmental Considerations
19	Chapter Review

Chapter 1 Review Questions

You have reached the end of Chapter 1. The questions below are for practice only. They have been selected to help you study and highlight some important information.

Select an answer by clicking on the radio button to the left of your choice. When you have finished, click Check Answers. If an answer is incorrect, the correct answer will be marked in red. Good luck!

1) The red running light is on this side of a boat:
left
right
stern
amidships

2) The legal term ''underway'' means the boat?
is not on the trailer
is not moored at the dock, aground or anchored
not being used
has the engines running

3) This type of engine is a self-contained unit consisting of the power unit, transmission, and propulsion
inboard
outboard
inboard-outboard
sideboard

4) This placard is mounted near the driver's seat and shows the maximum number of persons and the horsepower rating for the boat.
pollution
capacity
statement of origin
US Coast Guard regulations

5) What piece of electrical equipment should be turned on for at least 4 minutes after refueling?
fans
bait well pump
bilge pump
engine blower

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