Linn Valley Lakes Watercraft Operating Rules & Regulations Test

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Linn Valley Lakes Watercraft Operating Rules & Regulations Test - 2024

Link to Linn Valley Lakes Regulations Document: https://www.linnvalleylakes.com/p/Boating

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1. All motorized vessels on/in waters of Linn Valley Lakes must display a valid permit for the current boating season.
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4 points

True

False

2. All outdated visible permits shall not stand alone and must be removed or covered. Only current year sticker shall be visibly displayed.

4 points

True

False

3. Guest watercrafts are allowed on Linn Valley Lakes.

4 points

True

False

4. LVL yearly boating season permits:

4 points

A. May be obtained at the LVL POA office during business hours.

B. POA property dues and assessments must be current before a permit will be issued.

C. All permit applications must include proof of liability insurance, proof of ownership, and proof of horsepower and length before the vessel is placed on the lake.

D. All of the above.

5. Speed Limits will be governed by which safety protocol status:

4 points

A. No restrictions for speed or direction

B. Clockwise direction of travel

C. Green/Yellow/Red based on number and type of watercraft, and/or weather conditions present on the lake at any given time.

D. No wake speed for all watercraft.

6. RED – NO Wake speed for ALL watercraft begins 60 minutes prior to sunset and lasts until 10:00 AM of the following day,

4 points

True

False

7. Which of the following activities are PROHIBITED:

4 points

A. Intoxicants: Persons may operate any vessel while under the influence of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, or drugs.

B. Watercraft shall be operated in designated swimming areas.

C. Wake Jumping is allowed near swimmers and watercraft.

D. All the above are prohibited

8. Public Dock Rules:

4 points

A. No fishing or swimming shall be allowed from Boat Launch area & docks.

B. Public swim docks are for swimming, fishing, & sunbathing only – No watercrafts shall be moored or restrained to these docks other than for the purposes of loading & unloading passengers.

C. Public docks are open during the season from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

D. All of the above.

9. Age Limits: Which of the following is true:

4 points

A. No one under the age of 14 may operate a motorboat or PWC unless accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a person at least 18 years of age.

B. Any person between the ages of 14 & 20 who wish to operate a vessel (PWC, motorboat, sailboat) without direct supervision must complete the Kansas Boater Safety Education Course. (www.boat-ed.com/kansas) and MUST pass and receive a cerificate of completion of the LVL rules and regulations test.

C. Direct supervision means being able to take over control of the vessel in case of an emergency (Need to be on-board).

D. All of the above

10. Vessel operators between the ages of 14 & 20 are required to carry the Kansas Boater Education card on board the watercraft, and have it available for inspection by Lake Patrol.

4 points

True

False

11. Water Skiing & Towing Flag: All watercraft including Personal Watercraft (PWC) must display a Bright Red/Orange Flag while towing a skier and/or rider on a towable.

4 points

True

False

12. The 12” min square Red/Orange flag should ONLY be raised when a rider is in the water waiting to launch, or after falling and waiting to be retrieved.

4 points

True

False

13. Navigation Lights: Vessels operating after sunset and before sunrise must use navigational lights in accordance with official Coast Guard Regulations.

4 points

True

False

14. Proper Lake Traffic Pattern is:

4 points

A. All vessels shall always maintain a counter clock wise traffic pattern.

B. The nearest shoreline shall always be on the right or starboard side of the watercraft.

C. Both A & B

D. None of the above

15. Marker Buoys – LVL POA is responsible for purchase & placement of ALL marker buoys – Unauthorized movement and/or placement of personal purchased buoys is prohibited. Moving or damaging lake marker buoys may result in the suspension and/or revocation of lake privileges.

4 points

True

False

16. Life Saving Vest: Kansas law requires that all boats have at least one USCG-approved wearable PFD (also called lifejackets) for each person on board (age 12 and under the PFD MUST be worn) and one PFD for every person being towed. (All ages must wear PFD on towed flotation device.)These PFDs must be in serviceable condition, not in an enclosed compartment, and readily accessible.

4 points

True

False

17. What is the maximum number of riders allowed when pulling (1) towable:

4 points

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

18. What is the maximum number of riders allowed when pulling (2) towable, such as tubes:

4 points

A. 1 on each towable

B. 2 on each towable

C. 3 on each towable

A. 4 on each towable

19. The towing vessel (including PWC’s) must have room to carry ALL riders in the case the towable becomes unable to support the rider(s) in the water.
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4 points

True

False

20. No person shall swim more than 50 feet from shoreline or a swim dock. There is no swimming in the main body of the lake where motorized watercraft are permitted to operate at speeds that create a wake.

4 points

True

False

21. Motorboats that are not Personal Watercrafts are allowed to perform donuts and other stunts:

4 points

A. Anywhere on the lake

B. In the 4 coves marked in yellow on diagram B

C. Not allowed - must maintain traffic pattern marked in red on diagram B

D. Anytime after sunset

22. Any person between the ages of 14 and 20 who wishes to operate a vessel (PWC, powerboat, sailboat) without direct supervision must complete the Kansas Boater Education Course. ( www.boat-ed.com/kansas ) and it must be carried on board. The 14 to 20 year old operator must also pass and receive certificate of completion of the LVL rules and regulations test.

4 points

True

False

23. The registered Owner of each Watercraft is liable for all violations incurred or caused by their Watercraft. It is the responsibility of the registered Owner to inform any non-resident Operator of the rules and regulations for Watercraft operation. *

4 points

True

False

24. PWC's (Jet Skis) are allowed to perform donuts and other stunts in what area of the lake:
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4 points

A. Only in the coves

B. Only in the no wake zones

C. Only in the blue circle located on diagram B, bordered by yellow buoys

D. Anywhere they want

25. It is permissible to swim from a vessel/watercraft: *

4 points

A. In the blue circle on the map

B. Anywhere that seems like a nice spot

C. Only in the 4 no wake coves marked on diagram B

D. All of the above

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