Boat Ed Temporary Boaters Exam Questions with Verified Answers
What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely and pole or walk it out the area
behind another boat? - ANSWER -The
other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC
operator What three ingredients ignite a fire? -
ANSWER -heat,oxygen,fire
Vessel operators involved in a reportable boating
accident must report the accident by the quickest You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a
means possible to: - ANSWER -all the red triangular daymark, why should you do? -
above ANSWER -keep the marker on your
starboard (right side)
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum
weight and/or number of people the boat can Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to
carry safely in certain weather conditions. What mark a swimming area? - ANSWER -range
are the conditions? - ANSWER -good crossed diamond
weather
A powerboat is operating at night. Which of these
When you see a red flag or body with a white lights must be shown ? - ANSWER -white
diagonal stripe ( divers down symbol), you must: masthead light
- ANSWER -both A and C
A motor boat and a pic are approaching head-on.
Any person born on or after January 1,1988, who What action must be taken? - ANSWER -
operates a vessel with a motor of 10 horsepower Both vessels should turn to the starboard (right) .
or greater must have the following: -
ANSWER -proof of approved boater safety
education What should the operator of a stand on vessel do
when encountering a giveaway vessel? -
ANSWER -maintain course and speed
What is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an unless the give way vessel does not take action
engine cut off switch? - ANSWER -to shut
off the engine if the operator falls overboard
According to Florida law, what should be done
with a badly discolored USCG-approved PFD
our boat capsizes but remains afloat , what with a torn strap. - ANSWER -discard and
should you do ? - ANSWER -hang onto to replace it
the boat or climb
Where is the best place to put PFDs while you
When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, are out on your boat? - ANSWER -in an
you see a mud trail in your wake where your boat open bin near the passenger seats
has churned up the bottom, if you see this trail
you should: - ANSWER -stop your vessel
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What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely and pole or walk it out the area
behind another boat? - ANSWER -The
other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC
operator What three ingredients ignite a fire? -
ANSWER -heat,oxygen,fire
Vessel operators involved in a reportable boating
accident must report the accident by the quickest You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a
means possible to: - ANSWER -all the red triangular daymark, why should you do? -
above ANSWER -keep the marker on your
starboard (right side)
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum
weight and/or number of people the boat can Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to
carry safely in certain weather conditions. What mark a swimming area? - ANSWER -range
are the conditions? - ANSWER -good crossed diamond
weather
A powerboat is operating at night. Which of these
When you see a red flag or body with a white lights must be shown ? - ANSWER -white
diagonal stripe ( divers down symbol), you must: masthead light
- ANSWER -both A and C
A motor boat and a pic are approaching head-on.
Any person born on or after January 1,1988, who What action must be taken? - ANSWER -
operates a vessel with a motor of 10 horsepower Both vessels should turn to the starboard (right) .
or greater must have the following: -
ANSWER -proof of approved boater safety
education What should the operator of a stand on vessel do
when encountering a giveaway vessel? -
ANSWER -maintain course and speed
What is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an unless the give way vessel does not take action
engine cut off switch? - ANSWER -to shut
off the engine if the operator falls overboard
According to Florida law, what should be done
with a badly discolored USCG-approved PFD
our boat capsizes but remains afloat , what with a torn strap. - ANSWER -discard and
should you do ? - ANSWER -hang onto to replace it
the boat or climb
Where is the best place to put PFDs while you
When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, are out on your boat? - ANSWER -in an
you see a mud trail in your wake where your boat open bin near the passenger seats
has churned up the bottom, if you see this trail
you should: - ANSWER -stop your vessel
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