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TX BOATER EDUCATION CERTIFICATION EXAM
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1. When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANS
when it is slightly torn
2. When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is
responsible for avoiding a collision? - ANS the operators of both
vessels
3. Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? -
ANS mounted in an accessible location
4. Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to
launch your vessel? - ANS well away from the boat ramp
5. Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC? -
ANS letting off the throttle control
6. Which condition requires that you report a boating accident to
the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department? - ANS Damage to
your boat is more than $2,000 as the result of a boating accident
7. Which is true about operating a boat in Texas while intoxicated?
- ANS By operating a vessel on Texas waters, a boater has
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consented to alcohol testing if arrested by a law enforcement
officer.
8. Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is
approaching? - ANS dark clouds and shifting winds
9. Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in
the water? - ANS Type I
10. Why is carbon monoxide gas dangerous? - ANS It is colorless,
odorless, and tasteless and can be fatal
11. Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - ANS to
avoid collisions
12. A recreational vessel is approaching a U.S. Naval vessel. At what
distance from the U.S. Naval vessel must the recreational vessel
slow to minimum speed? - ANS 500 yards
13. According to Texas boating law, which of these is considered
legal operation? - ANS operating at a speed that does not
endanger others if no speed limit is posted
14. According to Texas law, children under what age must wear a
USCG-approved PFD (life jacket) while underway on a vessel less
than 26 feet long? - ANS those under 13 years of age
15. According to Texas law, during what hours is it illegal to operate
a personal watercraft? - ANS between sunset and sunrise
TX Boater Education Certification Exam Review
TX Boater
TX BOATER EDUCATION CERTIFICATION EXAM
REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 100% GUARANTEED PASS 2025/2026
1. When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANS
when it is slightly torn
2. When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is
responsible for avoiding a collision? - ANS the operators of both
vessels
3. Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? -
ANS mounted in an accessible location
4. Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to
launch your vessel? - ANS well away from the boat ramp
5. Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC? -
ANS letting off the throttle control
6. Which condition requires that you report a boating accident to
the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department? - ANS Damage to
your boat is more than $2,000 as the result of a boating accident
7. Which is true about operating a boat in Texas while intoxicated?
- ANS By operating a vessel on Texas waters, a boater has
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consented to alcohol testing if arrested by a law enforcement
officer.
8. Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is
approaching? - ANS dark clouds and shifting winds
9. Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in
the water? - ANS Type I
10. Why is carbon monoxide gas dangerous? - ANS It is colorless,
odorless, and tasteless and can be fatal
11. Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - ANS to
avoid collisions
12. A recreational vessel is approaching a U.S. Naval vessel. At what
distance from the U.S. Naval vessel must the recreational vessel
slow to minimum speed? - ANS 500 yards
13. According to Texas boating law, which of these is considered
legal operation? - ANS operating at a speed that does not
endanger others if no speed limit is posted
14. According to Texas law, children under what age must wear a
USCG-approved PFD (life jacket) while underway on a vessel less
than 26 feet long? - ANS those under 13 years of age
15. According to Texas law, during what hours is it illegal to operate
a personal watercraft? - ANS between sunset and sunrise
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