Pennsylvania Boating Test questions and
answers 2025
boat registration --- correct answer ---all motorboats and boats
powered by electric motors must be registered
launch permits --- correct answer ---owners of unpowered boats can
launch their boats display a PFBC lakes and access areas or
Pennsylvania state parks if their boats display a PFBC launch use
permit, boat registration
capacity plates --- correct answer ---capacity plate provides important
information about boat including maximum weight capacity,
maximum horsepower, maximum person capacity by number and
maximum persons capacity by weight; individuals being towed behind
a boat are considered to be passengers of vessel and must be counted
in regard to boat's maximum passenger capacity
night operation and lights --- correct answer ---all vessels must show
required running lights between hours of sunset and sunrise and
during periods of restricted visibility, such fog and heavy rain
, anchor lights --- correct answer ---all boats must display an all-
around anchor light between sunset and sunrise and during periods of
restricted visibility when anchored in or near a channel
visual distress signals (VDS) --- correct answer ---in Pennsylvania,
VDS devices are required only for boats operating on Lake Erie;
if flares are selected, a minimum of three must be carried
fire extinguishers (types) --- correct answer ---class A- A=ash;
combustible solids, wood, paper, cloth
class B- B= boil; flammable liquids and gases
class C- C= current; energized electrical equipment
pre-departure checklist --- correct answer ---weather- check weather
forecast for area and time frame you will be boating
float plan- be sure to leave a float plan with a family member, friend,
neighbor or marina operator
battery and fire extinguishers- be sure engine battery is fully charged
and your fire extinguishers are properly charged
boat check- use checklist to make sure your boat is in safe, operable
condition;
answers 2025
boat registration --- correct answer ---all motorboats and boats
powered by electric motors must be registered
launch permits --- correct answer ---owners of unpowered boats can
launch their boats display a PFBC lakes and access areas or
Pennsylvania state parks if their boats display a PFBC launch use
permit, boat registration
capacity plates --- correct answer ---capacity plate provides important
information about boat including maximum weight capacity,
maximum horsepower, maximum person capacity by number and
maximum persons capacity by weight; individuals being towed behind
a boat are considered to be passengers of vessel and must be counted
in regard to boat's maximum passenger capacity
night operation and lights --- correct answer ---all vessels must show
required running lights between hours of sunset and sunrise and
during periods of restricted visibility, such fog and heavy rain
, anchor lights --- correct answer ---all boats must display an all-
around anchor light between sunset and sunrise and during periods of
restricted visibility when anchored in or near a channel
visual distress signals (VDS) --- correct answer ---in Pennsylvania,
VDS devices are required only for boats operating on Lake Erie;
if flares are selected, a minimum of three must be carried
fire extinguishers (types) --- correct answer ---class A- A=ash;
combustible solids, wood, paper, cloth
class B- B= boil; flammable liquids and gases
class C- C= current; energized electrical equipment
pre-departure checklist --- correct answer ---weather- check weather
forecast for area and time frame you will be boating
float plan- be sure to leave a float plan with a family member, friend,
neighbor or marina operator
battery and fire extinguishers- be sure engine battery is fully charged
and your fire extinguishers are properly charged
boat check- use checklist to make sure your boat is in safe, operable
condition;
