Rhode Island Boater Practice Test

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Which of these should you leave with a friend or relative before taking an extended outing on the water?

Float plan for your trip
Vessel registration certificate
Operator's license
Insurance policy

The correct answer is: Float plan for your trip

Leaving a float plan with a friend or relative before heading out on an extended outing on the water is crucial for safety. A float plan details your intended route, destination, estimated return time, and the number of passengers on board. This information is vital in case of an emergency or if you fail to return on time. The person you leave the float plan with can alert authorities if they notice that you are overdue, helping search and rescue teams to locate you more efficiently. While the other options—vessel registration certificate, operator's license, and insurance policy—are all important documents for operating a boat, they do not serve the same purpose in ensuring your safety and facilitating rescue operations in case of trouble on the water. The float plan specifically provides critical information about your whereabouts and intentions, which is not covered by the details in the other documents.