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Michigan boating practice set 5

Practice only. These original questions were checked against the linked agency pages by the site author, not independently reviewed by a boating-law expert or an instructor. This is not the official exam, not an approved course and it does not give you a boater card. Rules change; confirm with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

1. The DNR rules page says most state-sponsored boating access sites are posted closed:
2. A marine forecast gives a range of wind and wave conditions. How should you plan?
3. Which information is normally included in a marine forecast?
4. Before leaving shore, which weather checks does NWS recommend?
5. Which onboard radio setup does NWS recommend for receiving marine weather information?
6. Thunderstorms are possible during your planned outing. What does NWS recommend?
7. You recognize thunderstorms nearby while boating. What does NWS recommend?
8. If caught in a thunderstorm aboard a boat with a cabin, what is the NWS advice?
9. If caught in a thunderstorm aboard a boat without a cabin, what does NWS advise?

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