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Personal watercraft (PWC) users must be at least ___ years of age in order to operate, with no exceptions.
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a)
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12
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b)
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14
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c)
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15
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d)
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16
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| 2. |
In Massachusetts, life preservers are required to be worn by:
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a)
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adults
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b)
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personal watercraft users
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c)
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pets
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d)
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all of the above
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| 3. |
Always operate at slow, no-wake speed (6 MPH or less) when within ___ feet of swimmers or any bathing beach whether public or private, shoreline, boat launch, raft or float, water-skier or another PWC.
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a)
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50
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b)
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75
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c)
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100
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d)
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150
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| 4. |
No person shall operate a PWC except in a safe and prudent manner, so as not to endanger life, limb, or property. Which of the following are examples of negligence or other prohibited operation?
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a)
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operation under the influence of alcohol
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b)
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operation between sunrise and sunset
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c)
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operation at "no wake" speed in congested areas
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d)
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operation with a lanyard attached
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| 5. |
Penalties for operating any vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs have increased substantially and may result in:
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the loss of marina docking privileges
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b)
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the loss of a motor vehicle driver's license
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c)
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restricted boat launch usage
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d)
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all of the above
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