Boat Ed temporary boaters test
questions and answers6
What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat? - ANSWERS-The other
boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
Vessel operators involved in a reportable boating accident must report the accident by the
quickest means possible to: - ANSWERS-all the above
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry
safely in certain weather conditions. What are the conditions? - ANSWERS-good weather
When you see a red flag or body with a white diagonal stripe ( divers down symbol), you must: -
ANSWERS-both A and C
Any person born on or after January 1,1988, who operates a vessel with a motor of 10
horsepower or greater must have the following: - ANSWERS-proof of approved boater safety
education
What is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an engine cut off switch? - ANSWERS-to shut off
the engine if the operator falls overboard
our boat capsizes but remains afloat , what should you do ? - ANSWERS-hang onto to the boat
or climb
When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, you see a mud trail in your wake where your
boat has churned up the bottom, if you see this trail you should: - ANSWERS-stop your vessel
and pole or walk it out the area
, What three ingredients ignite a fire? - ANSWERS-heat,oxygen,fire
You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a red triangular daymark, why should you do? -
ANSWERS-keep the marker on your starboard (right side)
Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area? - ANSWERS-range
crossed diamond
A powerboat is operating at night. Which of these lights must be shown ? - ANSWERS-white
masthead light
A motor boat and a pic are approaching head-on. What action must be taken? - ANSWERS-Both
vessels should turn to the starboard (right) .
What should the operator of a stand on vessel do when encountering a giveaway vessel? -
ANSWERS-maintain course and speed unless the give way vessel does not take action
According to Florida law, what should be done with a badly discolored USCG-approved PFD with
a torn strap. - ANSWERS-discard and replace it
Where is the best place to put PFDs while you are out on your boat? - ANSWERS-in an open bin
near the passenger seats
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? - ANSWERS-operator
Which of the following is legal when operating a PWC? - ANSWERS-Attaching the lanyard cut off
switch to the operators PFD
questions and answers6
What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat? - ANSWERS-The other
boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
Vessel operators involved in a reportable boating accident must report the accident by the
quickest means possible to: - ANSWERS-all the above
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry
safely in certain weather conditions. What are the conditions? - ANSWERS-good weather
When you see a red flag or body with a white diagonal stripe ( divers down symbol), you must: -
ANSWERS-both A and C
Any person born on or after January 1,1988, who operates a vessel with a motor of 10
horsepower or greater must have the following: - ANSWERS-proof of approved boater safety
education
What is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an engine cut off switch? - ANSWERS-to shut off
the engine if the operator falls overboard
our boat capsizes but remains afloat , what should you do ? - ANSWERS-hang onto to the boat
or climb
When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, you see a mud trail in your wake where your
boat has churned up the bottom, if you see this trail you should: - ANSWERS-stop your vessel
and pole or walk it out the area
, What three ingredients ignite a fire? - ANSWERS-heat,oxygen,fire
You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a red triangular daymark, why should you do? -
ANSWERS-keep the marker on your starboard (right side)
Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area? - ANSWERS-range
crossed diamond
A powerboat is operating at night. Which of these lights must be shown ? - ANSWERS-white
masthead light
A motor boat and a pic are approaching head-on. What action must be taken? - ANSWERS-Both
vessels should turn to the starboard (right) .
What should the operator of a stand on vessel do when encountering a giveaway vessel? -
ANSWERS-maintain course and speed unless the give way vessel does not take action
According to Florida law, what should be done with a badly discolored USCG-approved PFD with
a torn strap. - ANSWERS-discard and replace it
Where is the best place to put PFDs while you are out on your boat? - ANSWERS-in an open bin
near the passenger seats
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? - ANSWERS-operator
Which of the following is legal when operating a PWC? - ANSWERS-Attaching the lanyard cut off
switch to the operators PFD
