Traveling at faster speeds amplifies everything, including tunnel vision, the potential for injury and less reaction time. You will most likely break a bone or two. Commit yourself to exercise caution and only travel in areas free of hazards and at speeds that keep you in control. Please learn the local rules and keep your speed under control. Every operator should have both the physical capability and the mature judgment needed to operate the watercraft safely.
Mature judgment comes with experience and age.
For most operators, the temptation to jump wakes or sneak between boats is difficult to resist. The operator with mature judgment will recognize these situations as extremely dangerous. Besides not knowing which direction the other operator will decide to go, large ships and barges will not be able to stop quickly. Remember, boats don't have brakes. Never jump wakes, and never cut in front of another boat.