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Laws sports environment practice questions

34 questions from the boating safety practice test.

Laws sports environment practice test

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Under federal law, a recreational boat operator is considered under the influence at what blood alcohol concentration?

  1. 0.02 percent or more
  2. 0.08 percent or more
  3. 0.05 percent or more
  4. 0.10 percent or more
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B. 0.08 percent or more

The federal standard for recreational vessel operators is a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher. Where a state sets its own standard, that state's limit applies on its waters.

Reference: 33 CFR 95.020

Why can alcohol affect a boater more strongly than the same amount would ashore?

  1. Alcohol is absorbed faster when a person is at sea level
  2. Life jackets slow down the body's use of alcohol
  3. Sun, wind, noise, vibration and motion add to its effects
  4. Cool spray makes the body absorb alcohol more slowly
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C. Sun, wind, noise, vibration and motion add to its effects

The marine stressors of sun, glare, wind, engine noise, vibration and the boat's motion cause fatigue that magnifies the effects of alcohol on balance, judgment and reaction time.

Reference: NASBLA boating education standard: alcohol and drugs

To which vessels does the federal law against boating under the influence apply?

  1. Only motorboats with engines rated above 10 horsepower
  2. Only vessels that carry passengers for hire
  3. All vessels, from canoes and rowboats to large ships
  4. Only vessels that are longer than 16 ft
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C. All vessels, from canoes and rowboats to large ships

Operating any vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a federal offense; it is not limited to motorboats. Paddlers and sailors are covered as well.

Reference: 46 USC 2302(c); 33 CFR Part 95

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