BOAT SAFETY ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS COMPLETE PREPARATION
GUIDE
●● A cathedral hull allows a boat to do what?
Answer: Get up on a plane quicker
●● According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot
powerboat?
Answer: A whistle or horn
●● According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot
powerboat?
Answer: A whistle or horn
●● According to the Navigation Rules, which of the following is true?
Answer: An overtaking boat always gives way to the boat being
overtaken.
●● All boats operating between sunset and sunrise
Answer: Turn on navigation lights
,●● At a minimum, what should a non-powered canoe or kayak display
in reduced visibility?
Answer: All around white light
●● Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a PFD during what
activity?
Answer: At all times when on the water
●● By law, what must you do if oil or fuel spills into the water?
Answer: Report it to the U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center
●● Carbon monoxide poisoning is sometimes mistakenly identified as
what?
Answer: Seasickness
●● Every person watercraft is required to wear what in Florida?
Answer: Connect it to the operator at all times
●● Florida law states that a boater is considered to be under the
influence if he or she has a blood or breath alcohol concentration of
Answer: .08 or greater
●● HF Channel 16
, Answer: Mechanical
●● How many B1 fire extinguishers must motorboats between 26 and 40
feet have aboard?
Answer: Two
●● How many minutes should a blower be operated before starting an
engine?
Answer: Four
●● How much fuel is it illegal to spill overboard?
Answer: Any amount that causes a sheen
●● How often should the inflator on a Type V PFD be checked?
Answer: Every time it is worn
●● If another boat signals their intention to pass you from astern, what
should you do?
Answer: Answer with the same signal if in agreement and maintain
course and speed
●● If pyrotechnic visual distress signals are used, how many must be
onboard?
AND ANSWERS COMPLETE PREPARATION
GUIDE
●● A cathedral hull allows a boat to do what?
Answer: Get up on a plane quicker
●● According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot
powerboat?
Answer: A whistle or horn
●● According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot
powerboat?
Answer: A whistle or horn
●● According to the Navigation Rules, which of the following is true?
Answer: An overtaking boat always gives way to the boat being
overtaken.
●● All boats operating between sunset and sunrise
Answer: Turn on navigation lights
,●● At a minimum, what should a non-powered canoe or kayak display
in reduced visibility?
Answer: All around white light
●● Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a PFD during what
activity?
Answer: At all times when on the water
●● By law, what must you do if oil or fuel spills into the water?
Answer: Report it to the U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center
●● Carbon monoxide poisoning is sometimes mistakenly identified as
what?
Answer: Seasickness
●● Every person watercraft is required to wear what in Florida?
Answer: Connect it to the operator at all times
●● Florida law states that a boater is considered to be under the
influence if he or she has a blood or breath alcohol concentration of
Answer: .08 or greater
●● HF Channel 16
, Answer: Mechanical
●● How many B1 fire extinguishers must motorboats between 26 and 40
feet have aboard?
Answer: Two
●● How many minutes should a blower be operated before starting an
engine?
Answer: Four
●● How much fuel is it illegal to spill overboard?
Answer: Any amount that causes a sheen
●● How often should the inflator on a Type V PFD be checked?
Answer: Every time it is worn
●● If another boat signals their intention to pass you from astern, what
should you do?
Answer: Answer with the same signal if in agreement and maintain
course and speed
●● If pyrotechnic visual distress signals are used, how many must be
onboard?
