Could you pass the California Boating safety test?

[hot_diggity_dog]

Are you aware there are boating rules and regulations? :2purples:
How many of you have ever read them? :hammer2:
Here's a little test to see how much you know about boating laws! :confused:
I thought I knew more than I got right 84%! :wink:
California Boating test (http://www.boat-ed.com/cgi-local/exam/practice.cgi?st=ca)
HDD :cool:

[Floored]

80% for me. better study :(

[racecar.hotshoe]

I got 69% I took the Frenchie school.................. :D :D :D

[JetBoatRich]

It is a lot of questions for this early in the morning :supp:

[HCS]

Ok, I'll take the test. Iv'e takin the test many times.
I'll see how I do. I'll be back after the test................. :D

[racecar.hotshoe]

Ok, I'll take the test. Iv'e takin the test many times.
I'll see how I do. I'll be back after the test................. :D
See ya in 30 mins............ :D

[mike37]

dang that was hard 80% the nav stuff got me

[Kachina26]

89% I missed some of the ocean related questions. I don't boat in those areas, so I forget that type of stuff.
http://www.boat-ed.com/ca/exam/images/q15-6.gif
I thought for sure this indicated a fairway :confused:

[hot_diggity_dog]

dang that was hard 80% the nav stuff got me
Kinda my point!
Not enough peeps even know there are navigation rules!
Buy a boat, give them the keys and away you go.
HDD

[hot_diggity_dog]

89% I missed some of the ocean related questions. I don't boat in those areas, so I forget that type of stuff.
http://www.boat-ed.com/ca/exam/images/q15-6.gif
I thought for sure this indicated a fairway :confused:
I thought that was the 9th hole on the ocean golf course?
HDD

[Kachina26]

I had a friend that I boated with (actually gave me the bug) that constantly drilled this stuff in my head. I hate coming head on with some jackass that doesn't know which way he's supposed to turn :mad:

[RiverToysJas]

I got the cartificate for that test 10-12 years ago when I got my first boat. AAA felt better about insuring me after I had taken it. ;)
RTJas :D

[mike37]

Kinda my point!
Not enough peeps even know there are navigation rules!
Buy a boat, give them the keys and away you go.
HDD
and that port and starboard stuff
wy do they need to make right and left so complicated

[RiverToysJas]

Only the most OG of OP6'er will remember what the original intent of OP6 was! We were trying to get together to figure out how to make more boaters R.A. I pulled the following from the History of OP6 written by H4215 after OP6 2 (that was long time ago ;) )......This is just the "What This Means" section.....
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What this means is we are completely surprised that this simple get together became an association of people the size it is today. Operation 6 Coolers is a group of individuals that enjoy having a good time at the river. Most of us are fond of Cold Beer and Hot Boats, but we try not to mix the two irresponsibly. One of the foundations of OP6C is upholding the ideals involved with being R.A., which is River Aware. River Aware means that you know and understand what it requires to have a good time at the river or lake without jacking yours, or anyone’s pursuit of boating pleasures! R.A. has many ideals, including understanding the sacrifice and commitment it takes to own a boat. These are things that can’t be taught in a classroom, but only learned through exposure to other people who are R.A. while spending time at the River. You can learn some of the basic ideals of R.A. in the Forums mentioned above. The River we are referring to is a series of waterways that California, Arizona, and Nevada boaters frequent. The River includes but is not limited to Lake Havasu, the Parker Strip, Lake Mohave, Blythe, and Lake Mead to name a few. As it stands right now OP6 is hoping to assist as many people as possible become R.A. so aspects of the river will become better, or aspects that have disappeared may have an opportunity to flourish once again. The basis of Operation 6 Coolers is to get together for like-minded conversation while having some “Good Times” at the river. Regardless of whether we achieve any civic minded aspirations we will always achieve our main objective; enjoying each others company.
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That was probably written in the late fall of 2001. I think I might post the whole page again on our site. Maybe even update with what's happened since....
RTJas :D

[Kilrtoy]

I got 69% I took the Frenchie school.................. :D :D :D
OUCH... That is gonna hurt...
I'll take it later too long for what time i have right now...
I'm probably gonna fail big time....

[racecar.hotshoe]

OUCH... That is gonna hurt...
I'll take it later too long for what time i have right now...
I'm probably gonna fail big time....
The wacker test is much harder................. :D

[spectratoad]

Not done yet but this one has me stuck......??????
37. Before departing on your boating outing, it is important that the operator has a ____ with his or her passengers.
a. Beverage inventory
b. Safety discussion
c. A discussion to plan what to do after returning from the outing
d. Towel check
:wink: :wink:

[Big Bear]

I only got a 77%. Guess I better study next time!

[HCS]

80% There was alot more PWC questions than when I took it last time. :hammer2:

[spectratoad]

I got a 68%. Those Nav questions got me. Been out of the Navy awhile. Going to have to try that again. :hammerhea

[Kilrtoy]

No excuses here.
I got a 67%... I need to study up and learn some more .....

[HCS]

No excuses here.
I got a 67%... I need to study up and learn some more .....
They change that test quit a bit over the past couple years.

[Ultrafied]

73% ... I've been looking into a USCG course. Guess I had better at least study and get past this course with a MUCH higher score!

[HCS]

73% ... I've been looking into a USCG course. Guess I had better at least study and get past this course with a MUCH higher score!
The last time I took the test it was from a pamphlet. The test was in the front and the answers were in the back. I got 100%. :D

[Biglue]

Amazing that I thought I had it down but I only got a 76%

[Boatcop]

100%
Go Figure! :D

[Kachina26]

Come on people, don't tell me I got the high score. Oh wait, somebody tell Blown472 that I am a genius. :rolleyes:

[Kachina26]

100%
Go Figure! :D
I would have expected better from you :D

[HCS]

100%
Go Figure! :D
How long did it take you? :wink:

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

I got 69% I took the Frenchie school.................. :D :D :D
I got a 90, I guess 20 years of boating and having owned 3 boats from a 20 footer to a 32 footer helped. Also the coast guard classes were not to bad, I guess thats why Leon wants me to drive for him :hammerhea

[NorCal Gameshow]

I answered 100% ....
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of 81% of the questions correctly :rolleyes: :D

[Kachina26]

I got a 90, I guess 20 years of boating and having owned 3 boats from a 20 footer to a 32 footer helped. Also the coast guard classes were not to bad, I guess thats why Leon wants me to drive for him :hammerhea
I wanna see a screen shot!

[PlyaPlya22]

I got a 82% and I am just the wingman! I have never taken one class....But believe it or not Plya pays close attention... :D We been called alot of things, Insane but never unsafe :eek: :hammer2: :D

[PlyaPlya22]

I wanna see a money shot!
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/672FrenchieRainbow2.jpg

[Kilrtoy]

I got a 82% and I am just the wingman! I have never taken one class....But believe it or not Plya pays close attention... :D We been called alot of things, Insane but never unsafe :eek: :hammer2: :D
GOOD GUESSER I SEE, i mean you do hang around the docks ALOT

[Kilrtoy]

I got a 90, I guess 20 years of boating and having owned 3 boats from a 20 footer to a 32 footer helped. Also the coast guard classes were not to bad, I guess thats why Leon wants me to drive for him :hammerhea
REALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLY

[Kachina26]

http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/672FrenchieRainbow2.jpg
That thar is funny, I don't care who you are :D

[Not So Fast]

Got 72% first try. Dont know shit about PWC's except that I hate them!

[HCS]

Got 72% first try. Dont know shit about PWC's except that I hate them!
I'm with you. I'm a boater. Now I have to learn how to operate a PWC when I don't own one and have never driven one.

[HCS]

That thar is funny, I don't care who you are :D
That is so gay! :D Soooo busted.

[hotlavey]

Got 72% first try. Dont know shit about PWC's except that I hate them!
74% here and I also hate those damn things.

[sidewound]

82% and I've never even been to Cali. :rollside:
Peace Man! :cool:
CESAR

[MagicMtnDan]

Kudos to you guys for answering honestly but you guys are scary! I got 71% right and I don't even own a boat.

[RiverToysJas]

Just took it, I got 75%
Appearently they think alcohol affects boating skills. :notam:
J/K! :p
Red & Port = Left side - All the short words.
Green & Starboard = Right - All the long words.
Green nav light is on the right side of my boat, same as the throttle.
When you Green and White, you are the "stand-on" (green = go).
When you see red and white, you are the "give-way" (red = turn/avoid).
That's some of the ways I remember these things.
RTJas :D

[NuckinFutz]

72% for me, wasn't sure about Cali's laws on licensing of trailers and operators seeing I don't live there. Sailboats kinda got me to since I see about one per year and they are just putting around Powell with their trolling motor.

[RiverToysJas]

Another one I use to remember channel markers is.... red, right, returning. ;)
Boatcop, or anyone else have anymore of these little saying to remember by?
RTJas :D

[hot_diggity_dog]

Palm Springs
Port Starboard
HDD

[PlyaPlya22]

GOOD GUESSER I SEE, i mean you do hang around the docks ALOT
Only when Mrs Kilr is launching or pulling it out!!LOL

[cole13]

69, should have studied

[lucky]

pulled a 69% there goes my captains privilages :eek:

[Essex502]

83%. I was surprised I scored that high. Sometime in the past I took an online course from the same company that has the website and it showed in the results.

[Mrs CP 19]

We both took it about 15 years ago and again about 5 years ago. Some insurance companies like to see the certificate and will give you a discount. Also if you have a free Coast Guard Auxillary inspenction of your boat.. Free, they will come to you...get a certificate of vessle worthness from Coast Guard. Also useful for insurance.

[cole13]

We both took it about 15 years ago and again about 5 years ago. Some insurance companies like to see the certificate and will give you a discount. Also if you have a free Coast Guard Auxillary inspenction of your boat.. Free, they will come to you...get a certificate of vessle worthness from Coast Guard.
Do they test any type of boat? Also what if it does not pass are you liable to bring it up to code and have it re-checked? How big of a discount did you see and with what company??

[Ducatista]

83%....room for improvement. :confused:

[hot_diggity_dog]

It's that time again to study up Boyz & Girlz :argue:
HDD :cool:

[desertbird]

You answered 56 of the 75 questions correctly for a score of 75%.
...hmmmm I guess I'm a solid 'C' student. :rolleyes: Far from my 3.8 GPA in college! :cry: but enough to keep me and my passengers alive on the water.
I missed most of the open sea questions, and boat vs. navy (homeland security) one. :yuk:

[Dribble]

73% what a bonehead

[boater012]

90% first time through after ten minutes of review 100% been around boats my whole life (grew up on one)

[HYPNAUTIC]

59/75 79%
missed the offshore ?'s and some of the PWC

[SmokinLowriderSS]

79% and I am never on the ocean or commercially navagable rivers (the chanel markers were complete guesses, and I don't own a PWC, never have. I feel pretty good at my score. :)