WHAT'S YOUR BOATING SCORE?

All questions are True/False, except for the last question.

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Q01: Are gasoline fumes lighter than air?
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Q02: Do boats under sail always have the right of way over powerboats?
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Q03: Is the PORT running light a GREEN light?
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Q04: Is "WINDWARD" a direction AWAY from the wind?
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Q05: Should a POWERBOAT sound a bell when underway in fog?
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Q06: Does a SPRING LINE often help in docking a boat?
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Q07: Should you treat hypothermia by warming the victim's extremities?
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Q08: Are NUN buoys usually even numbered and painted red?
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Q09: Is the purpose of "Navigation Rules" to prevent collisions?
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Q10: Is a life preserver necessary for every person aboard a boat?
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Q11: Does the LUBBER LINE hold the compass in place?
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Q12: Would a boat on true course of 270 degrees be heading east?
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Q13: Is the skipper liable for damage caused by the vessel's wake?
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Q14: Do coastal charts show water depths?
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Q15: Is TIDE the horizontal movement of water?
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Q16: Does six feet equal a fathom?
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Q17: Does the white colored area on nautical charts indicate deep navigable waters?
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Q18: Would a compass bearing help determine a ship's position?
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Q19: When anchoring, does the amount of line you pay out affect the holding power of an anchor?
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Q20: Is the USPS Public Boating Course offered in your area?
YES NO DON'T KNOW

If you scored less that 100% you should take a USPS Safe Boating Course. Your life may depend upon it! Learn more about the SBPS Basic Boating Course

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