Question

Which of the following is LEGAL operation of a PWC under North Carolina law?

a) operating a PWC to chase or disturb wildlife
b) operating a PWC equipped with blue flashing lights after sunset
c) operating a PWC to jump the wake of another vessel when the operator cannot see around that vessel
d) operating a PWC with each person wearing an approved personal flotation device

Answer 1

The correct answer is operating a PWC with each person wearing an approved personal flotation device. Under North Carolina law, everyone onboard a PWC is required to wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (PFD) for safety.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is d) operating a PWC with each person wearing an approved personal flotation device.

Under North Carolina law, it is required for each person operating or being towed by a personal watercraft (PWC) to wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (PFD).

Therefore, it is legal to operate a PWC in North Carolina as long as each person on board is wearing an approved PFD to ensure their safety.