Missouri boating exam UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
How do you treat a victim of cold water immersion? - CORRECT ANSWER - Seek
medical help immediately
Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Single-hull boats less than 20 feet in length
You file a flight plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Registration number size and make of your boat
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank - CORRECT
ANSWER - Keep contact between the tank and the fuel spout
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Checking the oil level before every outing
You are preparing to tow an outboard boat. What should you do to prevent damage to the engine
while on the road? - CORRECT ANSWER - Raise the engine and secure it
You are docking your boat. The current is pushing you toward the dock. What is the best way to
dock? - CORRECT ANSWER - Approach parallel to the dock let the current push you in
What side of a boat has a red light at night? - CORRECT ANSWER - Port
A powerboat is about to cross paths with a sailboat under sale. What should the powerboat do -
CORRECT ANSWER - Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat
, You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the give-way
vessel. What must you do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Take early and substantial action to
keep well away
What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Keep a proper lookout for other vessels at all times
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Watch for navigational hazards
What is every vessel operator required to do - CORRECT ANSWER - Take all necessary
action to avoid a collision
A powerboat is underway in the fog what sound signal should you hear? - CORRECT
ANSWER - One prolong blast every two minutes
Which of these is a factor that determines if I speed is safe for your boat? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hazards in the water
Which practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency - CORRECT
ANSWER - Maintaining a safe speed based on the boat traffic
Which type of anchor has little holding power - CORRECT ANSWER - Mushroom style
You return from the open see you see a red nun buoy what should you do - CORRECT
ANSWER - Keep the boot on your starboard side
You see a white buoy with orange markings and black lettering what type of Buoy is this -
CORRECT ANSWER - Regulatory marker
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
How do you treat a victim of cold water immersion? - CORRECT ANSWER - Seek
medical help immediately
Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Single-hull boats less than 20 feet in length
You file a flight plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Registration number size and make of your boat
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank - CORRECT
ANSWER - Keep contact between the tank and the fuel spout
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Checking the oil level before every outing
You are preparing to tow an outboard boat. What should you do to prevent damage to the engine
while on the road? - CORRECT ANSWER - Raise the engine and secure it
You are docking your boat. The current is pushing you toward the dock. What is the best way to
dock? - CORRECT ANSWER - Approach parallel to the dock let the current push you in
What side of a boat has a red light at night? - CORRECT ANSWER - Port
A powerboat is about to cross paths with a sailboat under sale. What should the powerboat do -
CORRECT ANSWER - Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat
, You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the give-way
vessel. What must you do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Take early and substantial action to
keep well away
What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Keep a proper lookout for other vessels at all times
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Watch for navigational hazards
What is every vessel operator required to do - CORRECT ANSWER - Take all necessary
action to avoid a collision
A powerboat is underway in the fog what sound signal should you hear? - CORRECT
ANSWER - One prolong blast every two minutes
Which of these is a factor that determines if I speed is safe for your boat? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hazards in the water
Which practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency - CORRECT
ANSWER - Maintaining a safe speed based on the boat traffic
Which type of anchor has little holding power - CORRECT ANSWER - Mushroom style
You return from the open see you see a red nun buoy what should you do - CORRECT
ANSWER - Keep the boot on your starboard side
You see a white buoy with orange markings and black lettering what type of Buoy is this -
CORRECT ANSWER - Regulatory marker
