Boaters License Test CORRECT 100%
What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and "Swim Area" in black
lettering? - ANSWERA area where vessels are prohibited and only swimming is allowed
As you enter a harbor form the open sea, you see a red nun buoy. How should you pass it? -
ANSWERKeep it on your starboard (right) side
What is indicated by this white marker with an orange circle and black lettering? - ANSWERa
controlled area where a boater must proceed at a speed no greater than that which will maintain
steerage and headway
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - ANSWERConsult a nautical
chart
What should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you are in a sea grass area? -
ANSWERStop your vessel, tilt the motor, and pole or walk the vessel out of the sea grass bed
Boaters operating in rivers, inlets, or navigation channels must make a reasonable effort to stay a
certain distance from a divers-down flag or buoy. What is this distance? - ANSWER100 feet
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWERWhen it is slightly torn
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - ANSWERChecking the oil
level before every outing
What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency?
- ANSWERConduct an emergency drill with the passengers
What appears on the capacity plate of a powerboat and, by Florida law, must not be exceeded? -
ANSWERmaximum weight, persons, and horsepower
What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and "Swim Area" in black
lettering? - ANSWERA area where vessels are prohibited and only swimming is allowed
As you enter a harbor form the open sea, you see a red nun buoy. How should you pass it? -
ANSWERKeep it on your starboard (right) side
What is indicated by this white marker with an orange circle and black lettering? - ANSWERa
controlled area where a boater must proceed at a speed no greater than that which will maintain
steerage and headway
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - ANSWERConsult a nautical
chart
What should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you are in a sea grass area? -
ANSWERStop your vessel, tilt the motor, and pole or walk the vessel out of the sea grass bed
Boaters operating in rivers, inlets, or navigation channels must make a reasonable effort to stay a
certain distance from a divers-down flag or buoy. What is this distance? - ANSWER100 feet
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWERWhen it is slightly torn
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - ANSWERChecking the oil
level before every outing
What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency?
- ANSWERConduct an emergency drill with the passengers
What appears on the capacity plate of a powerboat and, by Florida law, must not be exceeded? -
ANSWERmaximum weight, persons, and horsepower
