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BOAT ED TEMPORARY BOATERS TEST PREP
(NEW 2025/ 2026 UPDATE) QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS| GRADE A| 100% CORRECT
(VERIFIED SOLUTIONS)
What should the operator of a stand on vessel do when encountering a
giveaway vessel? - ANS ✓maintain course and speed unless the give
way vessel does not take action
According to Florida law, what should be done with a badly discoloured
USCG-approved PFD with a torn strap. - ANS ✓discard and replace it
Where is the best place to put PFDs while you are out on your boat? -
ANS ✓in an open bin near the passenger seats
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? - ANS
✓operator
Which of the following is legal when operating a PWC? - ANS
✓Attaching the lanyard cut off switch to the operators PFD
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Under Florida law, anyone riding on a PWC must wear what item? - ANS
✓USCG- approved non-inflatable PFD
Florida law prohibits anyone under the age of __ from operating a
personal watercraft (pwc) ? - ANS ✓14
Which operation on a PWC requires more than idle speed ? - ANS
✓steering
What happens when a PWCs steering control is turned to the right? -
ANS ✓The back of the PWC is pushed to the left, and the PWC turns
right.
What is the best way to rebound a PWC? - ANS ✓from the rear of the
PWC over the stern
What is the primary cause of boating fatalities? - ANS ✓Falling
overboard and drowning
Boaters under 21 years of age who are found with a measurable breath
alcohol level of ___ or higher are in violation of Florida law. - ANS ✓0.02
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BOAT ED
BOAT ED TEMPORARY BOATERS TEST PREP
(NEW 2025/ 2026 UPDATE) QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS| GRADE A| 100% CORRECT
(VERIFIED SOLUTIONS)
What should the operator of a stand on vessel do when encountering a
giveaway vessel? - ANS ✓maintain course and speed unless the give
way vessel does not take action
According to Florida law, what should be done with a badly discoloured
USCG-approved PFD with a torn strap. - ANS ✓discard and replace it
Where is the best place to put PFDs while you are out on your boat? -
ANS ✓in an open bin near the passenger seats
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? - ANS
✓operator
Which of the following is legal when operating a PWC? - ANS
✓Attaching the lanyard cut off switch to the operators PFD
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Under Florida law, anyone riding on a PWC must wear what item? - ANS
✓USCG- approved non-inflatable PFD
Florida law prohibits anyone under the age of __ from operating a
personal watercraft (pwc) ? - ANS ✓14
Which operation on a PWC requires more than idle speed ? - ANS
✓steering
What happens when a PWCs steering control is turned to the right? -
ANS ✓The back of the PWC is pushed to the left, and the PWC turns
right.
What is the best way to rebound a PWC? - ANS ✓from the rear of the
PWC over the stern
What is the primary cause of boating fatalities? - ANS ✓Falling
overboard and drowning
Boaters under 21 years of age who are found with a measurable breath
alcohol level of ___ or higher are in violation of Florida law. - ANS ✓0.02
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