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Module 1 Pretest - Mississippi

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1 In Mississippi, if a person has completed a boating safety course, how old do they have to be to operate a PWC without being accompanied by an adult of 21 years of age?
a) 18
b) 12
c) 16
d) 15
2 Mississippi PWC operators and passengers must have:
a) an approved Type I, II, III or V PFD that is readily accessible
b) an approved Type IV PFD that is readily accessible
c) a lanyard attached to the operator and each passenger
d) an approved float plan onboard listing the operator and all passengers
3 Which of the following statements is true in Mississippi?
a) it is legal to operate a personal watercraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
b) it is legal to chase, harass or disturb wildlife with a PWC
c) a passenger on a PWC equipped with a lanyard-type ignition safety switch must always attach the lanyard to their person, clothing or PFD
d) PWC operation is limited to daylight hours only
4 How many feet must there be between a PWC and another vessel before the PWC can jump that vessel's wake.
a) 100
b) 75
c) 200
d) 50
5 In Mississippi what is the age requirement for wearing an approved Type I, II, III or V PFD when above decks and underway on any vessel less than 26 feet?
a) 10 years and younger
b) 14 years and younger
c) 12 years and younger
d) 15 years and younger





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