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When meeting a boat at a bridge hole, who
usually has
priority to go through first?
The
longest boat.
The
fastest boat.
The
boat nearest the bridge hole.
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What are Water Points primarily used for....?
Taking
on water.
Washing
your boat.
Mooring
while you go to nearby shops.
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Winding Holes are used for....?
Overnight
Mooring.
Turning.
Measuring
the wind speed if you don't have an anemometer.
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When two boats approach a lock from the opposite
direction, who has priority?
The
boat nearest the lock.
The
boat going downhill.
The
boat that has the lock set in their favour.
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The normal speed limit on UK canals is?
4
MPH
6
MPH
8
MPH
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When meeting a boat you should normally pass....?
Starboard
side to Starboard, (right side to right side).
Port
to Port, (left side to left side)
Any
side you like. Try to keep the other boat guessing until the last
minute.
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Disabled mooring is for....?
Boaters
qualifying for disabled access.
Anybody
after 6.00pm
Anybody
who doesn't feel like walking to the pub.
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When approaching anglers you should....?
Speed
up to wash the fish to the side of the canal making them easier to catch.
Blast
your horn to let them know you are coming through.
Slow
down to tickover and watch for the angler's signals.
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When passing moored boats you should....?
Go
as fast as possible to test their mooring lines.
Slow
the engine to tickover well before reaching the moored boat.
Keep
as close to them as possible.
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When mooring you should....?
Moor
as close as possible to bridges and bends.
Moor
with consideration for all other waterway users.
Ignore
all NO mooring signs as they apply to BW employees only.
Thank you for taking part in the Considerate Boater Quiz.
Good Luck.