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When towing a skier(s) or a person(s) on another device, what is the minimum age that the observer must be?
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16
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b)
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12
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c)
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8
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d)
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180 degree rear view mirror may be used in lieu of the observer requirement.
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| 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?
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a)
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16
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b)
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13
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c)
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12
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d)
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8
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| 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:
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The vessel is overloaded, overpowered or unseaworthy.
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b)
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The operator has not completed a basic first aid course.
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c)
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Improper, insufficient, or none of the required safety equipment is on board.
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d)
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Both A and C.
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| 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.
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a)
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60
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b)
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100
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c)
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150
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d)
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200
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| 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:
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Not operate the vessel so as to exceed a speed of 15 miles per hour.
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Not operate the vessel so as to exceed a slow, wakeless (idle) speed.
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Stand or sit on the seat back to see over bow rider(s).
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d)
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Have each person riding on those areas wear a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD.
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