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What is the minimum age a person must be to operate a PWC in North Carolina waters?
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18
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b)
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16
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c)
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15
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d)
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12
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It is unlawful in North Carolina for the owner of a PWC to knowingly allow a person under the age of 16 to operate a PWC unless they have:
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permission from a parent or guardian
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b)
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completed an approved boating safety education course
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c)
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permission from the local marina
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d)
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permission from the county sheriff's office
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In North Carolina all PWC riders, passengers and those being towed must:
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know how to use a VHF radio
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b)
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wear goggles or sunglasses and protective gloves
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c)
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wear a Type I, II, III or V personal flotation devices
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d)
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wear a Type IV personal flotation device
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| 4. |
What is the distance at which personal watercraft must operate at "no wake" speed when near an anchored or moored vessel, a dock, pier, swim float, marked swimming area, swimmers, surfers, persons engaged in angling, or any manually operated propelled vessel, unless the personal watercraft is operating in a narrow channel?
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a)
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100 feet
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b)
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150 feet
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c)
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200 feet
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d)
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300 feet
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| 5. |
In North Carolina, what's the minimum age a person must be to rent a PWC?
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a)
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21
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b)
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18
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c)
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16
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d)
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there is no age restriction in North Carolina
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