ILEARNTOBOAT FINAL TEST 2025/2026
What is the main reason for assuming the HELP position when you are stranded in the
water? -answerreduces heat loss
What is the important safety information found on a boat's capacity plate? -
answermaximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat? -answerDon't exceed the limits
listed on the capacity plate.
What should you leave with a friend or relative before a long outing on the water? -
answerfloat plan
Where should your passengers be while the boat is tied to the dock for fueling? -
answeron the dock and away from the boat
How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC? -answerLeave a little empty space in
the tank.
What is the best way to clean the hull of your vessel to protect the environment? -
answerUse plain water or non-phosphate detergent.
You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to load your
equipment and gear? -answerwell away from the boat ramp and approach lane
When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat?
-answerShift into reverse gear.
If the wind or current is pushing your boat away from the dock as you prepare to dock,
which line should you secure first? -answerbow line
When must navigation lights be displayed? -answerFrom sunset to sunrise and when
visibility is restricted
You are operating a powerboat at night. Your green sidelight must be visible to boats
approaching from which direction(s)? -answerhead-on and starboard (right)
A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel? -
answerneither
, You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the
give-way vessel. What must you do? -answerTake early and substantial action to keep
well away.
Which of these causes the most collisions? -answerfailing to keep a proper lookout
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? -answeroperator
Who may depart from the Navigation Rules? -answeranyone who needs to avoid a
collision
You hear the fog signal of another vessel, and a risk of collision exists. What action
must you take? -answerReduce to "idle speed," and proceed with caution.
Which of these is a factor when determining the safe speed for a vessel? -answertraffic
density
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? -answerYou
have enough time to avoid a collision.
Which type of anchor has little holding power? -answermushroom-style
How long should your anchor line be? -answer7 to 10 times the depth of the water
What does a green, can-shaped buoy mark? -answerthe edge of a channel on a
boater's left side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream
You see a buoy with both red and green bands. What does this buoy mark? -answerthe
junction of two channels
You see a white marker with red vertical stripes. What type of marker is this? -
answersafe water marker
You see a white marker with black vertical stripes. What should you do? -answerDo not
pass between the marker and the shore.
What is the best way to avoid being run over by your own PWC or motorboat? -
answerWear an engine cut-off switch lanyard.
When is it difficult to reboard a PWC? -answerwhen you are very tired
You are operating a PWC. What will happen if you shut off the engine? -answerYou will
keep going in the same direction with no steering control.
What is needed for steering control on a PWC? -answerpower to the jet drive
What is the main reason for assuming the HELP position when you are stranded in the
water? -answerreduces heat loss
What is the important safety information found on a boat's capacity plate? -
answermaximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat? -answerDon't exceed the limits
listed on the capacity plate.
What should you leave with a friend or relative before a long outing on the water? -
answerfloat plan
Where should your passengers be while the boat is tied to the dock for fueling? -
answeron the dock and away from the boat
How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC? -answerLeave a little empty space in
the tank.
What is the best way to clean the hull of your vessel to protect the environment? -
answerUse plain water or non-phosphate detergent.
You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to load your
equipment and gear? -answerwell away from the boat ramp and approach lane
When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat?
-answerShift into reverse gear.
If the wind or current is pushing your boat away from the dock as you prepare to dock,
which line should you secure first? -answerbow line
When must navigation lights be displayed? -answerFrom sunset to sunrise and when
visibility is restricted
You are operating a powerboat at night. Your green sidelight must be visible to boats
approaching from which direction(s)? -answerhead-on and starboard (right)
A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel? -
answerneither
, You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the
give-way vessel. What must you do? -answerTake early and substantial action to keep
well away.
Which of these causes the most collisions? -answerfailing to keep a proper lookout
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? -answeroperator
Who may depart from the Navigation Rules? -answeranyone who needs to avoid a
collision
You hear the fog signal of another vessel, and a risk of collision exists. What action
must you take? -answerReduce to "idle speed," and proceed with caution.
Which of these is a factor when determining the safe speed for a vessel? -answertraffic
density
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? -answerYou
have enough time to avoid a collision.
Which type of anchor has little holding power? -answermushroom-style
How long should your anchor line be? -answer7 to 10 times the depth of the water
What does a green, can-shaped buoy mark? -answerthe edge of a channel on a
boater's left side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream
You see a buoy with both red and green bands. What does this buoy mark? -answerthe
junction of two channels
You see a white marker with red vertical stripes. What type of marker is this? -
answersafe water marker
You see a white marker with black vertical stripes. What should you do? -answerDo not
pass between the marker and the shore.
What is the best way to avoid being run over by your own PWC or motorboat? -
answerWear an engine cut-off switch lanyard.
When is it difficult to reboard a PWC? -answerwhen you are very tired
You are operating a PWC. What will happen if you shut off the engine? -answerYou will
keep going in the same direction with no steering control.
What is needed for steering control on a PWC? -answerpower to the jet drive
