Chapter 6 Review Questions
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1. The most common cause of fatal boating accidents result from capsizing and .
2. When maneuvering a boat to retrieve a person who has fallen overboard, approach the person with the of the boat heading into the wind and seas.
3. If your boat runs aground, all persons should put on life jackets and then you should check the for damage.
4. To avoid poisoning keep fresh air circulating throughout the boat.
5. The best way to avoid a fire is to perform regular mechanical and maintenance.
6. If your boat and you are in the water, the preferred course of action is to stay with the boat.
7. A boating accident needs to be reported to your if your passenger falls and receives stitches.
8. The most frequent causes of boating collisions are improper and excessive speed.
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