Boating exam 2025 Questions and
Answers
When encountering another vessel in darkness or reduced visibility, what do
visible red and green lights indicate? - ANSWER-you are approaching a sailing
vessel head on
Hull Identification Numbers are used to properly identify a vessel and are marked
on which of the following locations? - ANSWER-Starboard side of the stern
which of the following is the major cause of fatalities involving small vessels? -
ANSWER-Drowning from falls overboard
what does the save our seas placard, which is required on all vessels greater than 26
feet, outline in detail? - ANSWER-waste disposal regulations
you are getting ready for a short daytime outing on the water, what info do you tell
a responsible person? - ANSWER-Where you will be boating and when you plan
on returning
how far should you stay away from military ships? - ANSWER-You need
permission to approach within 100 yards, and a slow speed within 500 yards of any
U.S. Vessel
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, You are out on the water in foggy conditions. You hear one prolonged blast plus
two short blasts every two minutes. What does this sound signal mean? -
ANSWER-I am a sailing vessel underway
what should you check to decide if a speed is safe for your boat? - ANSWER-wind
and water conditions.
what type of anchor should be used only for small, lightweight boats? - ANSWER-
Mushroom style
you return from the open sea. You see a red buoy, what should you do -
ANSWER-Keep the buoy on your starboard right side
you see a white buoy with an orange squre and black lettering - ANSWER-
Displays information or directions.
you see a white buoy with orange bands and an orange diamond. What should you
do? - ANSWER-Watch out for dangers such as rocks
which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area? -
ANSWER-orange crossed diamond
A PWC capsizes. What is the best way to roll the PWC upright? - ANSWER-roll
the PWC according to the decal on the craft
what is the most important thing to remember about steering a PWC? -
ANSWER-you lose all steering control when the engine is idling or shut off
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Answers
When encountering another vessel in darkness or reduced visibility, what do
visible red and green lights indicate? - ANSWER-you are approaching a sailing
vessel head on
Hull Identification Numbers are used to properly identify a vessel and are marked
on which of the following locations? - ANSWER-Starboard side of the stern
which of the following is the major cause of fatalities involving small vessels? -
ANSWER-Drowning from falls overboard
what does the save our seas placard, which is required on all vessels greater than 26
feet, outline in detail? - ANSWER-waste disposal regulations
you are getting ready for a short daytime outing on the water, what info do you tell
a responsible person? - ANSWER-Where you will be boating and when you plan
on returning
how far should you stay away from military ships? - ANSWER-You need
permission to approach within 100 yards, and a slow speed within 500 yards of any
U.S. Vessel
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, You are out on the water in foggy conditions. You hear one prolonged blast plus
two short blasts every two minutes. What does this sound signal mean? -
ANSWER-I am a sailing vessel underway
what should you check to decide if a speed is safe for your boat? - ANSWER-wind
and water conditions.
what type of anchor should be used only for small, lightweight boats? - ANSWER-
Mushroom style
you return from the open sea. You see a red buoy, what should you do -
ANSWER-Keep the buoy on your starboard right side
you see a white buoy with an orange squre and black lettering - ANSWER-
Displays information or directions.
you see a white buoy with orange bands and an orange diamond. What should you
do? - ANSWER-Watch out for dangers such as rocks
which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area? -
ANSWER-orange crossed diamond
A PWC capsizes. What is the best way to roll the PWC upright? - ANSWER-roll
the PWC according to the decal on the craft
what is the most important thing to remember about steering a PWC? -
ANSWER-you lose all steering control when the engine is idling or shut off
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