Shorewood Forest Boating and Recreation Rules Test

Version 2009 B

1. On Lake Louise , No Person Shall Operate a Watercraft within ______ Feet of the Shoreline or a Dock at a Speed Greater Than __________.

A. 30 Feet/Idle Speed

B. 50 Feet/5 mph

C. 100 Feet/Idle Speed

D. 50 Feet/10 Mph

2. While under Power, the Operator of any Motorboat shall NOT Permit any Occupant to Sit, Stand or Lay on the:

A. Gunwales

B. Transom

C. Bow or Bow Decking

D. All of the Above

E. None of the Above

3. When 2 Boats are approaching each other “Head to Head” or nearly so, each Boat shall bear to the ____________ and Pass the other Boat on it’s __________ side.

A. Starboard/Port

B. Left/Left

C. Right/Left

D. Both A and B are Correct

E. Both A and C are Correct

4. For a Pontoon Boat to be eligible for registration/operation on Lake Louise it Must:

A. Be 24’ or less in length(unless grandfathered)

B. Have at least 1 Operable Fire Extinguisher Onboard

C. Have a Horsepower rating of 260 or less

D. Have enough USCG Approved PFD’s Onboard for every passenger

E. All of the above

5. No Watercraft shall travel directly behind another Watercraft that is towing a skier, tuber, passenger or any similar devices at a distance closer than ____________.

A. 30 Feet

B. 200 Feet

C. 50 Feet

D. 100 Feet

6. Between Sunset and Sunrise , any Motorized watercraft in operation on Lake Louise must display the following:

A. Stern Light (White)

B. Docking Lights or a Spot Light

C. Bow Lights (Red and Green)

D. Both A and C

E. Both A and B

7. When a boat is in operation in the approved Ski Area on Lake Louise , it shall travel in __________ direction.

A. Clockwise

B. Any

C. Straight

D. Counter - Clockwise

8. All Watercraft intended to be operated on Lake Louise are subject to Safety and Equipment Inspections, Measurement of centerline length and Horsepower Verification by Lake Patrol Officers employed by the S.F.P.O.A.

A. True

B. False

9. When 2 Motorboats are approaching each other obliquely or at Right Angles, the Motorboat on the ___________shall have the Right-of-Way.

A. Left

B. Right

C. Starboard

D. Both A and B are Correct

E. Both B and C are Correct

10. All Watercraft must Display a current S.F.P.O.A. Decal on the _________ above the waterline so as to be clearly visible for identification.

A. Forward Half, Right (Starboard) Side

B. Rear Half, Left (Port) Side

C. Forward Half, Left (Port) Side

D. Rear Half, Right (Starboard) Side

11. The Operator of any watercraft involved in any accident or collision resulting in an injury, death or damage to any other property shall:

A. Stop Boat Immediately as close as possible to the Accident Scene

B. Return to the Scene and stay there

C. Exchange Name and Addresses of operators, full Identification of the boats

Involved, Names and Addresses of the Boat Owners and upon request exhibit

His/Her Operator’s License to all parties involved.

D. All of the Above

12. A Warning System about Lake Conditions and Speed Restrictions is Used by Displaying Different Colored Flags by the Clubhouse.

A. True

B. False

13. Any Peace Officer of the State of Indiana acting of an Agent of the S.F.P.O.A. shall have the Authority to open and visually inspect any fish stringers, the interior of live wells, and/or coolers of anyone exercising their fishing privileges on Lake Louise .

A. True

B. False

14. Idle Speed means:

A. 10 Mph

B. 5 Mph

C. Slowest Possible Speed, not exceeding 5 Mph, so as to maintain Steerage,

So as the wake or wash created by the watercraft is minimal.

D. No Wake

15. Operating a Boat under the Influence with at least a BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) of ______ May be incarcerated.

A. 0.02

B. 0.05

C. 0.08

D. 0.10

16. Definition of Under the Influence can mean:

A. Alcohol

B. Controlled Substance (Prescription)

C. Illegal Drugs

D. Any combination thereof

E. All of the Above Answers are correct

17. A Person who operates a Watercraft on the waters of Lake Louise does not imply consent to submit to a chemical test as a condition to operate watercraft on Lake Louise .

A. True

B. False

18. An Operator of a Watercraft shall operate said watercraft in a careful and prudent manner, having due regard for the rights, safety and property of other persons. Failure to Operate in a Prudent Manner shall result in the Operator receiving a citation.

A. True

B. False

19. All boats are required to have on board U.S.C.G. Approved Type 1, 2 or 3 wearable PFD’s (life jackets) for each occupant. Such PFD’s shall be in clean, serviceable condition (free of stains, rips or tears) and shall be of the proper size for the intended wearer.

A. True

B. False

20. Children under ________ years of age must wear a PFD except when the child is below deck in an enclosed cabin, or if the watercraft is docked or at anchor.

A. 10

B. 12

C. 13

D. 15

21. All motorboats shall be equipped with at least _____ operable U.S.C.G. Approved Fire Extinguisher(s).

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

22. It is unlawful to keep any ______________ of any size caught from Lake Louise .

A. Bluegill

B. Bass

C. Crappie

D. Perch

23. No person shall operate a watercraft upon Lake Louise which is loaded with passengers or cargo beyond the safe carrying capacity. Safe Carrying Capacity may be found on the U.S.C.G. carrying capacity plate affixed inside the hull of the watercraft.

A. True

B. False

24. The operator of any watercraft involved in any accident or collision resulting in a serious injury or death to any person or damage to any watercraft or other property to an apparent extent of $750 Dollars or more shall:

A. Do Nothing

B. Notify the Local Sheriff Department or Nearest Conservation Officer Post

Immediately.

C. Mail to the proper authorities a written report of said accident within 24 hours

D. B and C

25. Night Time Speed Limit, that is the Speed Limit between Sunset and Sunrise , is:

A. No Wake

B. Idle Speed

C. 5 Mph

D. 10 Mph