BOATING LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
A skier signals that he or she is ready to go. When should the boat operator take off in a
straight line? - Answer-when there is no traffic ahead
Your boat capsizes but remains afloat. What should you do? - Answer-Hang onto the
boat or climb onto it.
A passenger on your boat falls overboard. What should you do while this person is
being pulled back into the boat? - Answer-Stop the engine.
What must be displayed on both sides of the bow of a registered vessel? - Answer-
registration number
Under which conditions may a person under 14 years of age operate a vessel legally? -
Answer-The operator is under the direct, onboard supervision of a person 16 years of
age or older.
What crime is a person guilty of if convicted for the first time of operating a vessel while
intoxicated? - Answer-class b misdemeanor
What is one of the first symptoms of hypothermia? - Answer-shivering
What information is usually found on the capacity plate of a powerboat? - Answer-
maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
You file a float plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan? -
Answer-registration number, size, and make of your boat
At what point should you open all windows and hatches when fueling? - Answer-after
fueling
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - Answer-
checking the oil level before every outing
What is the problem with using your boat's engine to drive it onto a trailer? - Answer-
The propeller's wash can create a large hole just beyond the ramp.
, When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat?
- Answer-shift into reverse gear
What color is a boat's sternlight? - Answer-white
A motorboat is crossing paths with a PWC. What action should be taken? - Answer-The
vessel on the port (left) should give way.
Two boats are operating near each other. Which is the boat that must maintain its
course and speed? - Answer-the stand-on vessel
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - Answer-to avoid collisions
How does a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - Answer-by watching and listening
Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for avoiding a
collision? - Answer-the operators of both boats
You hear the fog signal of another vessel, and a risk of collision exists. What action
must you take? - Answer-Reduce to "idle speed," and proceed with caution.
Which of these is a factor that determines if a speed is safe for your boat? - Answer-
hazards in the water
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - Answer-you
have enough time to avoid a collision
What is the best way to retrieve an anchor? - Answer-Pull the anchor straight up.
You see a buoy with both red and green bands. What does this buoy mark? - Answer-
the junction of two channels
You see a white marker with black vertical stripes. What should you do? - Answer-Do
not pass between the marker and the shore.
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - Answer-Turn off the engine when
passengers are boarding.
A PWC capsizes. What is the best way to roll the PWC to turn it upright? - Answer-Roll
the PWC according to the decal on the craft.
What is the most important thing to remember about steering a PWC? - Answer-You
lose all steering control when the engine is idling or shut off.
Which part of a PWC is dangerous to your hands, feet, and hair? - Answer-pump intake
area
AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
A skier signals that he or she is ready to go. When should the boat operator take off in a
straight line? - Answer-when there is no traffic ahead
Your boat capsizes but remains afloat. What should you do? - Answer-Hang onto the
boat or climb onto it.
A passenger on your boat falls overboard. What should you do while this person is
being pulled back into the boat? - Answer-Stop the engine.
What must be displayed on both sides of the bow of a registered vessel? - Answer-
registration number
Under which conditions may a person under 14 years of age operate a vessel legally? -
Answer-The operator is under the direct, onboard supervision of a person 16 years of
age or older.
What crime is a person guilty of if convicted for the first time of operating a vessel while
intoxicated? - Answer-class b misdemeanor
What is one of the first symptoms of hypothermia? - Answer-shivering
What information is usually found on the capacity plate of a powerboat? - Answer-
maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
You file a float plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan? -
Answer-registration number, size, and make of your boat
At what point should you open all windows and hatches when fueling? - Answer-after
fueling
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - Answer-
checking the oil level before every outing
What is the problem with using your boat's engine to drive it onto a trailer? - Answer-
The propeller's wash can create a large hole just beyond the ramp.
, When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat?
- Answer-shift into reverse gear
What color is a boat's sternlight? - Answer-white
A motorboat is crossing paths with a PWC. What action should be taken? - Answer-The
vessel on the port (left) should give way.
Two boats are operating near each other. Which is the boat that must maintain its
course and speed? - Answer-the stand-on vessel
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - Answer-to avoid collisions
How does a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - Answer-by watching and listening
Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for avoiding a
collision? - Answer-the operators of both boats
You hear the fog signal of another vessel, and a risk of collision exists. What action
must you take? - Answer-Reduce to "idle speed," and proceed with caution.
Which of these is a factor that determines if a speed is safe for your boat? - Answer-
hazards in the water
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - Answer-you
have enough time to avoid a collision
What is the best way to retrieve an anchor? - Answer-Pull the anchor straight up.
You see a buoy with both red and green bands. What does this buoy mark? - Answer-
the junction of two channels
You see a white marker with black vertical stripes. What should you do? - Answer-Do
not pass between the marker and the shore.
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - Answer-Turn off the engine when
passengers are boarding.
A PWC capsizes. What is the best way to roll the PWC to turn it upright? - Answer-Roll
the PWC according to the decal on the craft.
What is the most important thing to remember about steering a PWC? - Answer-You
lose all steering control when the engine is idling or shut off.
Which part of a PWC is dangerous to your hands, feet, and hair? - Answer-pump intake
area
