FLORIDA BOATING CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
/. what is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and "Swim Area"
in black lettering? - Answer-an area where vessels are prohibited and only swimming
allowed
/.as you enter a harbor from the open sea, you see a red nun buoy. how should you
pass it? - Answer-keep it on your starboard (right) side
/.what is indicated by this white marker with an orange circle and a black lettering? -
Answer-a controlled area where a boater must proceed at a speed no greater than that
which will maintain steerage and headway
/.what is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - Answer-consult
a nautical chart
/.what should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you are in a seagrass
area? - Answer-stop your vessel, silt the motor, and pole or walk the vessel out of the
sea-grass bed.
/.boaters operating in rivers, inlets, or navigation channels must make a reasonable
effort to stay certain distance from a divers-down flag or buoy. - Answer-100 feet
/.what should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of
an emergency? - Answer-conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
/.what apperas on the capacity plate of a powerboat and, by Florida law, must not be
exceeded? - Answer-maximum weight, persons, horsepower
/.according to Florida law, what must a vessel operator do when entering a "no wake"
area? - Answer-slow down to idle speed
/.when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced - Answer-when it is slightly torn
/.what is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - Answer-
checking the oil level before ever outing
/.what should you do, at a minimum, before leaving for a daytime outing on the water? -
Answer-contact a responsible person and tell him/her where you will be boating and
when you plan to return
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
/. what is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and "Swim Area"
in black lettering? - Answer-an area where vessels are prohibited and only swimming
allowed
/.as you enter a harbor from the open sea, you see a red nun buoy. how should you
pass it? - Answer-keep it on your starboard (right) side
/.what is indicated by this white marker with an orange circle and a black lettering? -
Answer-a controlled area where a boater must proceed at a speed no greater than that
which will maintain steerage and headway
/.what is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - Answer-consult
a nautical chart
/.what should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you are in a seagrass
area? - Answer-stop your vessel, silt the motor, and pole or walk the vessel out of the
sea-grass bed.
/.boaters operating in rivers, inlets, or navigation channels must make a reasonable
effort to stay certain distance from a divers-down flag or buoy. - Answer-100 feet
/.what should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of
an emergency? - Answer-conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
/.what apperas on the capacity plate of a powerboat and, by Florida law, must not be
exceeded? - Answer-maximum weight, persons, horsepower
/.according to Florida law, what must a vessel operator do when entering a "no wake"
area? - Answer-slow down to idle speed
/.when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced - Answer-when it is slightly torn
/.what is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - Answer-
checking the oil level before ever outing
/.what should you do, at a minimum, before leaving for a daytime outing on the water? -
Answer-contact a responsible person and tell him/her where you will be boating and
when you plan to return
