Vessel Operator Permit Test

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Note: If you do not pass the exam, you may retake it once you feel you are ready to retest.

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All boats will terminate all water skiing activity________. *

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A. No later than 10 p.m.

B. No later than 6 p.m.

C. At sunset

D. One hour prior to sunset

All boats and vessels placed in or upon the water of Spring Valley Lake must be registered yearly?

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A. True

B. False

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If you are operating a vessel on the water and are consuming alcohol, what is the best way to stay safe? *

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A. Do not drink alcohol while operating a vessel, as there is no way to ensure you can be safe

B. Stay in the no-wake zone to avoid faster moving vessels

C. Operate the vessel at a slower speed to ensure you have enough time to react in an emergency

D. Use your discretion while operating a vessel under the influence. You know your body best.

Personal Watercraft shall not utilize the wake of any vessel, skier, or towed object to turn, jump, or maneuver *

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A. True

B. False

Any vessel may tow another vessel in emergencies only. What should be done to advise others of the emergency? *

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A. Only tow shore side of the red/orange buoy line

B. Display a red/orange flag to signal the emergency

C. Display a white flag to signal the emergency

D. None of the above

Ignorance of California Boating Laws and SVL Rules and Regulations does not exclude an individual from any responsibility to follow those laws. *

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A. True

B. False

Operators of personal watercraft must obey which of the following: *

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A. California state boating laws

B. Spring Valley Lake boating rules and regulations

C. Federal navigation rules

D. All of the above

If a wailing sound is heard from the lake siren, it means? *

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A. Clear the lake of all activity

B. Continue with normal activities at “no wake speed”

C. Only even numbered vessels may use the lake

D. Only odd numbered vessels may use the lake

All powered vessel operators on Spring Valley Lake must possess a: *

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A. Valid vessel operator’s permit issued by the SVLA Public Safety Department

B. Valid vessel operator’s license issued by the department of Boating & Waterways

C. Valid operator’s permit issued by the United States Coast Guard

D. Valid driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles and a valid operator’s permit issued by SVLA Public Safety Department

The maximum length of pontoon boats to be used on Spring Valley Lake is? *

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A. 18 feet

B. 20 feet

C. 22 feet

D. 24 feet

The maximum speed for vessels on Spring Valley Lake is: *

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A. 25 miles per hour

B. 35 miles per hour

C. 45 miles per hour

D. Any speed safe for conditions

To operate a non-powered vessel on Spring Valley Lake, you must be an associate member or a guest of an associate member with a valid guest card. *

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A. True

B. False

Vessels are prohibited from being beached or run aground on any lakeshore lot (not including the beach area). *

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A. True

B. False

The lake is open for boating activities for all non-summer months (or off season) during which of the following hours? *

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A. 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

B. Sunrise to sunset

C. Sunrise to 10 p.m.

D. Sunrise to 8 p.m.

Vessels should keep a distance of at least '_______' feet behind and/or to the side of skiers. *

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A. 50 feet

B. 100 feet

C. 200 feet

D. 300 feet

Any vessel, powered or non-powered, that is found to be illegally beached, docked, or drifting may be towed to the Marina and the owner assessed a service fee. *

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A. True

B. False

What is the designated flow of traffic for vessels operating on the lake? *

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A. Clockwise Only

B. Counter-Clockwise Only

C. There is no direction of travel

D. None of the above

A red/orange flag will be displayed when: *

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A. Trolling

B. A skier is in the water preparing to ski

C. A ski line is extended from a vessel

D. All of the above

What is not required while operating a non-powered vessel on SVL water? *

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A. Fire extinguisher

B. Non-powered vessel operator permit

C. Personal Flotation Device (life jacket)

D. All of the above are required

Only mushroom type anchors and/or sand bags may be used at Spring Valley Lake. *

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A. True

B. False

All accidents on the lake must be reported immediately to: *

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A. San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

B. Spring Valley Lake Public Safety Department

C. United States Coast Guard

D. Both A and B

E. All of the answers listed are correct

What is the maximum number of skiers that may be towed by a vessel at one time? *

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A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

To avoid the spread of an invasive species from one body of water to another, what are the steps you need to take? *

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A. None. You cannot prevent the spread of an invasive species

B. Clean, drain, and dry your vessel completely

C. Wash your vessel with a water pressure machine only.

D. Check your vessel after entering a new body of water.

Non-powered vessels can be launched from which of the following areas: *

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A. Marina Ramp, fishing areas, beach area, and lakefront properties owned by the vessel operator

B. Marina Ramp only

C. Any location accessible to the lake

D. Any vacant lakefront lot

California Boating Law prohibits the operation of personal watercraft from sunset to sunrise, even if the PWC is equipped with the proper legal navigational lights. *

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A. True

B. False

The nice thing about life jackets is that one size fits all. *

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A. True

B. False

Non-powered vessel operators must carry a minimum of 1 personal flotation device for each person on-board. *

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A. True

B. False

While in the no wake zone vessels must follow which direction of travel? *

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A. Clockwise

B. Counter-Clockwise

C. Vessels are not required to follow a specific direction of travel while in the no wake zone

D. Whichever direction the majority of vessels in the no wake zone are going

A vessel should not closely follow another vessel or skier. A distance of ________ feet should be maintained between vessels. *

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A. 100 feet

B. 150 feet

C. 200 feet

D. 250 feet

Enter your first and last name, and your physical address. *

Who is required by California Boating law to wear a United States Coast Guard approved flotation device? *

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A. Skiers

B. Children under the age of 13 years

C. Disabled and non-swimmers

D. All of the above

All vessels are subject to a yearly inspection and may be subject to further inspection at any time as requested by a Public Safety Officer. *

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A. True

B. False

What piece of equipment is mandatory when operating a personal water craft? *

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A. Personal Flotation Device (PFD)

B. Fire extinguisher

C. Tow line

D. Both A and B

Once you receive your vessel operator permit, it never expires. *

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A. True

B. False

No vessel should be loaded beyond the capacity specified by the boat’s manufacturer and all occupants are to be inside whenever the vessel is underway (moving) except in the ordinary handling of sailing vessels. *

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A. True

B. False

Who is responsible to maintain general boating courtesy that is essential for safe boating operation? *

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A. Swimmers

B. Boat operators

C. Passengers

D. Marina staff

Recreational boaters have no part in keeping our waterways safe and secure. *

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A. True

B. False

State Registration must be: *

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A. Carried on each vessel and be kept readily available when operating

B. May be kept at home if residence is in Spring Valley Lake

C. May be kept at the beach area if watched by a lifeguard

D. May be kept in your vehicle at the beach area or Marina

"Main Lake Body" means *

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A. The entire north end of the lake.

B. The body of water that lies landward of the line of red/orange buoys.

C. The area of the Spring Valley Lake that lies lakeward of the line of red/orange buoys in which speeds in excess of 5 mph are permitted.

D. All bodies of water that are the property of the Spring Valley Lake Association including the swimming area.

Water skiing activities will not start before: *

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A. 5 a.m.

B. 7 a.m.

C. 9 a.m.

D. 10 a.m

If an Associate member/owner of a vessel is participating in reckless operation with no regard for the safety of persons and property around him/her, a fine may be issued as well as the forfeiture of lake boating privileges. *

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A. True

B. False

All boats must have functioning navigational lights: *

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A. If the boat has a generator on board

B. When operating on SVL water

C. Before being launched

D. When they are too small to be seen by larger boats

The minimum age to operate a power boat on Spring Valley Lake, with a state issued driver's license is: *

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A. 14 years old

B. 16 years old

C. 18 years old

D. Only motor vehicle operation on the road has age requirements

According to SVLA rules and California Boating Law, a qualified water skiing observer must be at least __________ years old. *

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A. 10

B. 12

C. 15

D. 16

Towing of person’s behind a boat on _____________ is prohibited *

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A. Kneeboards

B. Water Skies

C. Water Boards

D. None of the above

To operate a non-powered vessel, you must be at least 16 years of age and must have a valid driver's license. *

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A. True

B. False

Tying up to or hanging on to any navigation buoy (except a mooring buoy) or beacon is prohibited. *

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A. True

B. False

Which of the following is not required to comply with California Boating Laws for minimum equipment? *

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A. Fire extinguisher

B. Personal flotation device

C. Speedometer

D. Sound signal device

If you are operating a non-powered vessel on the lake you must stay in the no-wake zone. *

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A. True

B. False

What does the operator of a non-powered vessel need before launching his/her vessel on SVL water? *

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A. State registration and non-vessel operator permit

B. Life jacket and state registration

C. Driver's license, vessel operator permit, non-powered stickers

D. non-powered vessel operator permit, life jacket, and non-powered stickers

Quagga/Zebra mussels in California waters could result in an environmental and economic disaster. *

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A. True

B. False

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