Boat Ed Temporary Boaters Actual Exam
Latest Update 2025 Questions and
Correct Answers Rated A+
When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, you see a mud trail
in your wake where your boat has churned up the bottom, if you see
this trail you should: -ANSWER-stop your vessel and pole or walk it
out the area
What three ingredients ignite a fire? -ANSWER-heat, oxygen, fire
You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a red triangular day
mark, why should you do? -ANSWER-keep the marker on your
starboard (right side)
Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming
area? -ANSWER-range crossed diamond
A powerboat is operating at night. Which of these lights must be
shown? -ANSWER-white masthead light
A motor boat and a pic are approaching head-on. What action must be
taken? -ANSWER-Both vessels should turn to the starboard (right) .
What should the operator of a stand on vessel do when encountering
a giveaway vessel? -ANSWER-maintain course and speed unless the
give way vessel does not take action
, According to Florida law, what should be done with a badly discolored
USCG-approved PFD with a torn strap. -ANSWER-discard and
replace it
Where is the best place to put pfds while you are out on your boat? -
ANSWER-in an open bin near the passenger seats
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? -ANSWER-
operator
Which of the following is legal when operating a PWC? -ANSWER-
Attaching the lanyard cut off switch to the operators PFD
Under Florida law, anyone riding on a PWC must wear what item? -
ANSWER-USCG- approved non-inflatable PFD
Florida law prohibits anyone under the age of __ from operating a
personal watercraft (pwc) ? -ANSWER-14
Which operation on a PWC requires more than idle speed ? -
ANSWER-steering
What happens when a pwcs steering control is turned to the right? -
ANSWER-The back of the PWC is pushed to the left, and the PWC
turns right.
What is the best way to rebound a PWC? -ANSWER-from the rear of
the PWC over the stern
What is the primary cause of boating fatalities? -ANSWER-Falling
overboard and drowning
Latest Update 2025 Questions and
Correct Answers Rated A+
When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, you see a mud trail
in your wake where your boat has churned up the bottom, if you see
this trail you should: -ANSWER-stop your vessel and pole or walk it
out the area
What three ingredients ignite a fire? -ANSWER-heat, oxygen, fire
You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a red triangular day
mark, why should you do? -ANSWER-keep the marker on your
starboard (right side)
Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming
area? -ANSWER-range crossed diamond
A powerboat is operating at night. Which of these lights must be
shown? -ANSWER-white masthead light
A motor boat and a pic are approaching head-on. What action must be
taken? -ANSWER-Both vessels should turn to the starboard (right) .
What should the operator of a stand on vessel do when encountering
a giveaway vessel? -ANSWER-maintain course and speed unless the
give way vessel does not take action
, According to Florida law, what should be done with a badly discolored
USCG-approved PFD with a torn strap. -ANSWER-discard and
replace it
Where is the best place to put pfds while you are out on your boat? -
ANSWER-in an open bin near the passenger seats
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? -ANSWER-
operator
Which of the following is legal when operating a PWC? -ANSWER-
Attaching the lanyard cut off switch to the operators PFD
Under Florida law, anyone riding on a PWC must wear what item? -
ANSWER-USCG- approved non-inflatable PFD
Florida law prohibits anyone under the age of __ from operating a
personal watercraft (pwc) ? -ANSWER-14
Which operation on a PWC requires more than idle speed ? -
ANSWER-steering
What happens when a pwcs steering control is turned to the right? -
ANSWER-The back of the PWC is pushed to the left, and the PWC
turns right.
What is the best way to rebound a PWC? -ANSWER-from the rear of
the PWC over the stern
What is the primary cause of boating fatalities? -ANSWER-Falling
overboard and drowning
