FLORIDA BOATING CERTIFICATION
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
what type of sound-producing device must all vessels carry on board? - Answer-whistle
or horn or some mechanical means of making a sound signal
at night, the red sidelight indicates which side of of a vessel - Answer-port (left) side
when operating a vessel powered by a motor of 10 horse power or greater on Florida
waters, which requirements must be met by a person born on or after January 1, 1988?
- Answer-the person has completed an approved boating safety course or equivalency
exam and has on board his or her Boating Safety Education ID Card and photographic
identification card
which of he following is true of a marine sanitation device (MSD) on board a vessel on
Florida waters? - Answer-the "Y" valve on a Type I or II MSD must be secured to direct
waste to the MSD
what is the minimum age allowed to operate a PWC in Florida? - Answer-14
what should anglers and hunters do when they are fishing or hunting from a boat? -
Answer-wear a life jacket at all times.
to which of the following is it illegal to attach your vessel?
a) a lateral buoy or non-lateral marker
b) a mooring buoy
c) a pier
d) a fueling dock - Answer-a lateral buoy or non-lateral marker
why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - Answer-avoid collision
what should you do if you are caught in a storm in a boat? - Answer-reduce speed and
have everyone put on a PFD and make sure its secure
who is responsible for avoiding a collision between two vessels - Answer-the operator of
the "give-way" vessel
why is carbon monoxide gas dangerous? - Answer-it is colorless, odorless, tasteless,
and can be fatal
a vessel operator is involved in a boating accident that involves injuries and must be
reported. According to Florida law, what must the operator do before leaving the scene?
- Answer-give assistance to the injured person
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
what type of sound-producing device must all vessels carry on board? - Answer-whistle
or horn or some mechanical means of making a sound signal
at night, the red sidelight indicates which side of of a vessel - Answer-port (left) side
when operating a vessel powered by a motor of 10 horse power or greater on Florida
waters, which requirements must be met by a person born on or after January 1, 1988?
- Answer-the person has completed an approved boating safety course or equivalency
exam and has on board his or her Boating Safety Education ID Card and photographic
identification card
which of he following is true of a marine sanitation device (MSD) on board a vessel on
Florida waters? - Answer-the "Y" valve on a Type I or II MSD must be secured to direct
waste to the MSD
what is the minimum age allowed to operate a PWC in Florida? - Answer-14
what should anglers and hunters do when they are fishing or hunting from a boat? -
Answer-wear a life jacket at all times.
to which of the following is it illegal to attach your vessel?
a) a lateral buoy or non-lateral marker
b) a mooring buoy
c) a pier
d) a fueling dock - Answer-a lateral buoy or non-lateral marker
why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - Answer-avoid collision
what should you do if you are caught in a storm in a boat? - Answer-reduce speed and
have everyone put on a PFD and make sure its secure
who is responsible for avoiding a collision between two vessels - Answer-the operator of
the "give-way" vessel
why is carbon monoxide gas dangerous? - Answer-it is colorless, odorless, tasteless,
and can be fatal
a vessel operator is involved in a boating accident that involves injuries and must be
reported. According to Florida law, what must the operator do before leaving the scene?
- Answer-give assistance to the injured person
