Texas Boater Ed Review with Complete
Questions and correct simplified
Answers
How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - correct answer-On both
sides of the bow of the boat
What is the most important factor when selecting the right PFD? - correct answer-Passenger's body
weight and chest size
What is a PFD? - correct answer-Personal Flotation Device
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - correct answer-Maximum
weight of persons on boat and maximum carrying weight of boat
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - correct answer-Consult a nautical
chart
According to Texas law, what are the age/date requirements for someone to operate a personal
watercraft (PWC) unaccompanied? - correct answer-Above the age of 13; if born on or after September
1, 1993, operator must be boater ed certified
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? - correct answer-Type I
Who is responsible for making sure that everyone on a vessel has an understanding of basic safety
practices? - correct answer-The vessel operator
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - correct answer-Mounted in an accessible
location
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - correct answer-Increases the
likelihood of accidents
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - correct answer-When it is slightly torn
When boating on federally controlled water in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally required
to have on board? - correct answer-A blue and white international flag
What sound-producing device(s) is/are required when boating on Texas waters for an 18-foot
powerboat? - correct answer-A whistle, horn, or other sound-producing device
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - correct answer-Checking the oil
level before every outing
How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - correct answer-At a steep angle
(between 30 and 45 degrees) and into the wind or current, whichever is stronger
What should you do before fueling your boat? - correct answer-Turn off the engine and close all windows
and doors
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel? - correct answer-Well
away from the boat ramp
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - correct answer-Turn off the engine when passengers
are boarding
According to Texas law, when are people allowed to ride on the gunwales of a vessel that is underway? -
correct answer-Never
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - correct answer-Have everyone
wear an appropriate life jacket at all times
The port side of a vessel is the _________ side. - correct answer-Left
The starboard side of a vessel is the _________ side. - correct answer-Right
Name three basic hull shapes. - correct answer-Flat bottom, round bottom, and deep vee
What are the four length classes of vessels? - correct answer-Class A - less than 16 feet
Questions and correct simplified
Answers
How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - correct answer-On both
sides of the bow of the boat
What is the most important factor when selecting the right PFD? - correct answer-Passenger's body
weight and chest size
What is a PFD? - correct answer-Personal Flotation Device
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - correct answer-Maximum
weight of persons on boat and maximum carrying weight of boat
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - correct answer-Consult a nautical
chart
According to Texas law, what are the age/date requirements for someone to operate a personal
watercraft (PWC) unaccompanied? - correct answer-Above the age of 13; if born on or after September
1, 1993, operator must be boater ed certified
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? - correct answer-Type I
Who is responsible for making sure that everyone on a vessel has an understanding of basic safety
practices? - correct answer-The vessel operator
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - correct answer-Mounted in an accessible
location
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - correct answer-Increases the
likelihood of accidents
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - correct answer-When it is slightly torn
When boating on federally controlled water in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally required
to have on board? - correct answer-A blue and white international flag
What sound-producing device(s) is/are required when boating on Texas waters for an 18-foot
powerboat? - correct answer-A whistle, horn, or other sound-producing device
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - correct answer-Checking the oil
level before every outing
How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - correct answer-At a steep angle
(between 30 and 45 degrees) and into the wind or current, whichever is stronger
What should you do before fueling your boat? - correct answer-Turn off the engine and close all windows
and doors
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel? - correct answer-Well
away from the boat ramp
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - correct answer-Turn off the engine when passengers
are boarding
According to Texas law, when are people allowed to ride on the gunwales of a vessel that is underway? -
correct answer-Never
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - correct answer-Have everyone
wear an appropriate life jacket at all times
The port side of a vessel is the _________ side. - correct answer-Left
The starboard side of a vessel is the _________ side. - correct answer-Right
Name three basic hull shapes. - correct answer-Flat bottom, round bottom, and deep vee
What are the four length classes of vessels? - correct answer-Class A - less than 16 feet
