Boat Ed Practice Exam Questions and
Answers
What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water? - ANSWERS-Try to reboard your boat,
even if it is swamped.
Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? - ANSWERS-single-hull boats
less than 20 feet in length
What should you leave with a friend or relative before a long outing on the water? - ANSWERS-
float plan
What is the best way to check for gas fumes after fueling a PWC? - ANSWERS-smell for fumes
What is good for cleaning your vessel and does not harm lakes or rivers? - ANSWERS-non-
phosphate products
You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to load your equipment and
gear? - ANSWERS-well away from the boat ramp and approach lane
When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat? -
ANSWERS-shift into reverse gear
When must navigation lights be displayed? - ANSWERS-From sunset to sunrise and when
visibility is restricted
A PWC is overtaking another vessel. Which vessel must give way? - ANSWERS-The PWC
, What should the operator of a stand-on vessel do when encountering a give-way vessel? -
ANSWERS-Maintain course and speed unless the give-way vessel does not take action.
What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel? - ANSWERS-keep a proper lookout
for other vessels at all times
Which operators are required to maintain a proper lookout? - ANSWERS-those operating any
type of vessel
What is every vessel operator required to do? - ANSWERS-Take all necessary action to avoid a
collision.
You are operating during a period of restricted visibility. What should you do? - ANSWERS-
Operate with caution and slow to "idle speed."
Which of these is a factor when determining the safe speed for a vessel? - ANSWERS-traffic
density
Which of these would be considered a safe speed? - ANSWERS-being able to stop within an
appropriate distance
How do most anchors hold a recreational boat in place? - ANSWERS-by digging into the bottom
when pulled horizontally
You are traveling upstream on a river at dusk. You see a buoy with the number 4 and a flashing
red light. What should you do? - ANSWERS-Keep the buoy on your starboard (right) side.
Answers
What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water? - ANSWERS-Try to reboard your boat,
even if it is swamped.
Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? - ANSWERS-single-hull boats
less than 20 feet in length
What should you leave with a friend or relative before a long outing on the water? - ANSWERS-
float plan
What is the best way to check for gas fumes after fueling a PWC? - ANSWERS-smell for fumes
What is good for cleaning your vessel and does not harm lakes or rivers? - ANSWERS-non-
phosphate products
You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to load your equipment and
gear? - ANSWERS-well away from the boat ramp and approach lane
When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat? -
ANSWERS-shift into reverse gear
When must navigation lights be displayed? - ANSWERS-From sunset to sunrise and when
visibility is restricted
A PWC is overtaking another vessel. Which vessel must give way? - ANSWERS-The PWC
, What should the operator of a stand-on vessel do when encountering a give-way vessel? -
ANSWERS-Maintain course and speed unless the give-way vessel does not take action.
What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel? - ANSWERS-keep a proper lookout
for other vessels at all times
Which operators are required to maintain a proper lookout? - ANSWERS-those operating any
type of vessel
What is every vessel operator required to do? - ANSWERS-Take all necessary action to avoid a
collision.
You are operating during a period of restricted visibility. What should you do? - ANSWERS-
Operate with caution and slow to "idle speed."
Which of these is a factor when determining the safe speed for a vessel? - ANSWERS-traffic
density
Which of these would be considered a safe speed? - ANSWERS-being able to stop within an
appropriate distance
How do most anchors hold a recreational boat in place? - ANSWERS-by digging into the bottom
when pulled horizontally
You are traveling upstream on a river at dusk. You see a buoy with the number 4 and a flashing
red light. What should you do? - ANSWERS-Keep the buoy on your starboard (right) side.
