Test- Ski Boat

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Name* This field is required.

First Name

Last Name

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Email* This field is required.

example@example.com

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Drivers License Number, Expiration, and State* This field is required.

Driver's License Number

Expiration Date

State

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What age are you? Driver's MUST be at least 18 years old.* This field is required.

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Name the reservation is under:* This field is required.

First Name

Last Name

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Date of reservation:* This field is required.

Date

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All drivers must have the following qualifications to drive the rental equipment: Valid United States driver's license, be at least 18 years old, speak fluent English, be signed off by an employee, and pass the driver's test.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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If the driver is unsure of driving laws, navigation, or how to operate the boat driver should:* This field is required.

Ask their friendAsk a boat rental employee to further explain their questions

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Renter will not leave the dock until everything has been checked and working, instructions have been given by an employee, all drivers have taken the test (and understand all boating laws, navigation, and policies) and shown drivers licenses to employees, the rental agreement has been signed, everyone knows where life jackets are located.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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Grabbing or touching the black steering cable that goes from behind the boat and beside the ladder could cause the steering cable to break and result in a lost deposit and paying extra expenses.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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It is against the law to be sitting on the back seat or hanging off the sides of the boat while the boat is moving.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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The boat must be turned completely off, wait at least 10 seconds, make sure the prop has stopped spinning and put on a life jacket before entering the water.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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The reason I am required by law to go slow in the idle zone (speed no more than 5 miles per hour) is to help reduce shoreline erosion, property damage in constricted areas, promote safety in areas where boats are in close proximity to each other, and to be at a safe speed in order to look for people swimming in the idle zone.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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I understand the rental will be forfeited without a refund if I speed in the idle zone, and I understand what the idle zone buoys are. If I hear the GPS alarm go off I know that I need to slow down.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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Once the driver passes the tall white idle zone buoys heading towards the bridge they have to: Go slow (idle) the entire way and watch for people swimming in the water, and not pull tubers, skiers, Zup boards, or wakeboarders.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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On the previous map of the lake the areas in dark blue mark the idle zones where I must drive slow (5 mph or less) with no waves being produced behind the boat. Tubing or doing any other watersports is prohibited in these areas. Swimming, slow cruising, and fishing can be done in the idle zone. Stopping to swim is ONLY to be done in idle zones.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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I am out of boundary (no go zone) and MUST turn around if I see the Portland Mills bridge or am too far (reach the stone on the right side) in the west idle zone by the campground.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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Idle zone buoy (MUST GO SLOW ONCE YOU PASS THESE)

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Is the previous picture an idle zone buoy marking where I need to start driving slow?* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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Turn on volume to hear what the alarm sounds like

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Once I see the stone on the right side of the lake in the west idle zone by the campground I can keep driving straight and not have to turn around even though the lake starts to narrow and it gets very shallow.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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Absolutely NO beaching or coming within 200 ft of the shore is allowed because major hull damage can occur, and the jet pump or prop can ingest sand, rock, or other objects that will cause major damage.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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The point to the right of the boat rental facing the water sticks out far and is very shallow. Drivers must stay at least 100 ft from this area when approaching the rental docks. (200 ft preferably)* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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If I get pulled over by a police officer or conservation officer on the water I am responsible and can be ticketed just like in a car. I, the driver/renter, will not be given a refund, time credit, or extended time.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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It is against the law to come within 50 ft of another boater or someone in the water. It is suggested to stay at least 100 ft from other boaters and people in the water or being towed it at all possible. The further away the better for safety and etiquette.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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The following are examples of unsafe and irresponsible boating behavior and result in collisions or damage to the watercraft: operator inattention, using excessive speed in the vicinity of other boats or in dangerous waters, towing a tube or skier really fast, bow-riding on the front of the boat, sitting on the back seat, or being behind the back gate while the boat is moving.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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When operating a boat, hazards are: The boat's power and speed not allowing the boat to be able to stop fast enough, turning too quickly at high speeds, and encountering another boat's wake at too high of a speed.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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As a boat driver, it is your responsibility to yield to non-motorized boats, and boats pulling tubes, etc.:* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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If I put more than the stated number of people on the boat/watercraft: I'll be charged my $200 deposit, the rental will be immediately terminated with no refund given, and I will be risking capsizing and putting people in danger.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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I am not allowed to tie up to other boats due to causing damage to the watercraft. I understand that tying up to another boat will result in the termination of the rental and no refund or discount given for lost time.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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I (the driver) am allowed to drive under the influence of drugs and alcohol.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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Which life jacket is used for watersports (tubing, skiing, wakeboarding, and Zup board)?* This field is required.

Watersports

Swimming

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It is required that any passengers who are mentally or physically impaired, elderly, medicated, intoxicated, or those that are not strong swimmers wear a life jacket at all times and not enter the water or participate in watersports.

TrueFalse

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To start the boat the kill switch must be attached, the key turned to start, and the throttle in the neutral (middle) position.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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The boat throttle MUST be in the center (neutral) position to start.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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To drive forward you SLOWLY push the throttle forward. To go backward you SLOWLY push the throttle down.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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What happens when you push forward or backward on the throttle?* This field is required.

The more the throttle is pushed in either direction the more gas is given and the boat will go fasterThe brakes will be activated and the boat will stop immediately

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Raising the motor out of the water with the trim switch while the boat is turned on will damage the boat and could cost thousands of dollars to repair.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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If the water is rough, I have a lot of weight on the boat, or the weight is not distributed properly the boat will be harder to steer and operate. In severe cases, it can cause the boat to swamp.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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If I drive bow first into the waves (especially with weight not distributed evenly) waves will come into the boat and can cause injury, belongings will get wet, and in severe cases, the boat can take on water and sink.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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You are not allowed to go within 200 feet from shore and to watch out for debris at all times because: The water is always fluctuating and debris under the water is always moving, if there are damages it will be costly and charged to the renter, and there could be trees, limbs, rocks, and other debris under the water that can damage the boat.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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When anchoring: There should be sufficient room for the boat to swing in a full circle once to prevent damage in case of wind shifting. If the wind shifts this will keep the boat from hitting other boats. Do not anchor too close to other boats.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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A boat should always be anchored from the bow (front) of the boat, and tied to the boat cleats. Do NOT tie the anchor to any railings.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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I understand I need the following to pull a rider: Spotter, appropriate life jackets for riders, and understanding of hand signals between all of those on the boat and riders.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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The following rules need to be done regarding pulling tubes and skiers: Practice safety at all times and have a spotter, make sure the operator and spotter always keep the person being towed behind the boat in view, use a rope at least 50ft long and make sure the rope is properly tied and the driver drives slow until there isn't any slack in the rope before going fast, if the rider falls approach them so they are on your right-hand side to where you can see them, and turn the motor off well before approaching the person and leave the boat turned off until they are safely back in the boat.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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The driver needs to make sure the spotter: always keeps an eye on the riders, pays attention to hand signals and relays them to the driver, and keeps an eye on the rope so it doesn't get caught around the boat or propeller.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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Nobody is to touch the light switches. Turning the lights on during the day will drain the battery. The ONLY switch a daytime rental would use is the radio and occasionally the bilge if needed. Do not keep the radio on for a long period of time without the boat running or it will drain the battery. * This field is required.

TrueFalse

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The following can cause the boat to die: light or radio switches (and any other switch for that matter) left on for a long period of time without the boat running and the boat key turned to the ON position and not turned all the way off.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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The canopy is not to be taken apart. If wanting more sun I need to release the button and fold the canopy poles down like a convertible.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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The driver needs to do the following when backing out of a slip: Reverse slowly straight out of the slip, watch where the boat is going and don't drive any further back than even with the orange buoy, and don't start turning the wheel until the boat is halfway between the dock and shore- waiting until this halfway point allows plenty of space to make the turn. Once at this point the wheel can be turned all the way and go forward towards the main part of the lake.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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When approaching the dock I may need to put the boat in reverse in order to slow the approach to avoid hitting the dock hard and causing damage. Any damage done to the boat during docking is the responsibility of the renter.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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When operating a boat you CAN beach the boat or come within 200 ft from shore.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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I am not allowed to pick up a pet and bring it on the boat. Doing so results in a fine and the rental will be terminated.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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The boat can overheat and start beeping and need to be stopped to cool down due to: Driving the boat really hard and at a high speed for a long time, driving the boat hard in rough water and overloading the weight, and debris has been sucked into the pitot water hole that needs to be removed by an employee.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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Ultimately, boating safety and responsibility depends all on me, the driver.* This field is required.

TrueFalse

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SignatureI (the driver) understand that I am not allowed to drive under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. I am also signing stating that I understand and will follow the rules and policies stated on all of the slides and test questions. I (the driver) will make sure everyone on the rented watercraft will adhere to the rules and policies of Raccoon Lake Boat Rental. If I have any questions I will either ask an employee, refer to my driving test slides, or look in the boat binder located on the boat. If I (the driver) or others on the boat do not adhere to the policies and rules our rental will be terminated without a refund. The renter and driver are responsible for the safe and legal operation of the boat and responsible for any damages and fines/fees that occur during the rental

Clear

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