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Module 1 Pretest - Utah

No. of Questions= 5

1 When towing a skier(s) or a person(s) on another device, what is the minimum age that the observer must be?
a) 16
b) 12
c) 8
d) 180 degree rear view mirror may be used in lieu of the observer requirement.
2 Persons under the age of ____ are required to wear a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD when on board any vessel, except when inside the cabin area of vessels 19 feet or more in length?
a) 16
b) 13
c) 12
d) 8
3 The launching or operation of a vessel can be denied by a Utah State Park Ranger or another law enforcement officer when the officer determines:
a) The vessel is overloaded, overpowered or unseaworthy.
b) The operator has not completed a basic first aid course.
c) Improper, insufficient, or none of the required safety equipment is on board.
d) Both A and C.
4 According to Utah's Speed and Proximity Navigation and Steering Law, the operator of a vessel shall not exceed a wakeless speed within ____ feet of: another vessel; a person in or floating on the water; a water skier being towed by another vessel; a shore fisherman; a launching ramp; a dock; or a designated swimming area.
a) 60
b) 100
c) 150
d) 200
5 When a person is riding on the bow decking, gunwales, transom, seat backs, or motor cover of a vessel not equipped with adequate rails to prevent the person from falling overboard, the operator of the vessel must:
a) Not operate the vessel so as to exceed a speed of 15 miles per hour.
b) Not operate the vessel so as to exceed a slow, wakeless (idle) speed.
c) Stand or sit on the seat back to see over bow rider(s).
d) Have each person riding on those areas wear a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD.





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