BOAT PRO Quiz # 7
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September 26-2005

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1.It is illegal to have open alcohol on board a boat:
a) ever
b) unless the boat is equipped as a residence
c) when under way
d) between sunset and sunrise
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2. When stepping from the dock into a small boat, you should:
a) step quickly into the centre
b) step carefully into the centre
c) step slowly onto the side
d) jump in quickly
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3. Do not anchor a boat:
a) between sunset and sunset
b) where it may create a hazard
c) between sunrise and sunset
d) unless the location is a designated anchorage
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4. Litter should be:
a) tossed over the side
b) put in a weighted bag, so that it sinks
c) taken ashore and put into a litter container
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5. Up-to-date weather forecasts are best obtained:
a) from the newspaper
b) from other boaters
c) from marine weather forecasts on the radio
d) from the Farmer's Almanac
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6. When filling your fuel tank, an imortant thing to do is:
a) check the price
b) make sure that you hold the nozzle against the fill pipe opening
c) fill all portable tanks on board
d) take only enough fuel to get you to your destination
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7. Most weather changes come from the:
a) west
b) north
c) south
d) east
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8. Dams and wiers are dangerous on:
a) their upstream side
b) their downstream side
c) both upstream and downstream side
d) only if you boat close to them
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Prepared by the late R.Wraith of Goderich CPS. Note: Always refer to authorized CPS course to check answers. Please refer to quiz name & number to report errors or when commenting on the usefulness of this quiz. Input appreciated.

   
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