BOATING LICENSE TEST QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
When arriving at a navigation lock, what is the order of priority? - Answer-Military craft,
commercial vessels, fishing vessels then pleasure craft
What do courteous PWC operators always do? - Answer-Control speed, noise and
wake
The blue and white "alpha" flag signifies what? - Answer-A dive boat that is restricted in
its ability to maneuver
Which of the following indicates scuba diving or snorkeling activity? - Answer-A red flag
with a diagonal white stripe
Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC? - Answer-Letting off the
throttle control
What is the purpose of the safety lanyard on a PWC? - Answer-To shut off the engine if
the operator falls overboard
Which is a recommended water-skiing safety practice? - Answer-Holding up a ski after
falling
What happens to the PWC when the throttle is released? - Answer-It loses its steering
ability
When capsized and floating on your back in a swift river current, how should you
position your feet? - Answer-Downstream
Which of the following is a requirement for PFDs? - Answer-They must be properly
sized for the intended wearer
What must you do if you see another vessel's red and white lights off your starboard
bow? - Answer-Maneuver to avoid a collision
What must you do when anchoring at night? - Answer-Turn on an all-around white light
What is being signaled when you hear 5 short blasts from another vessel's horn? -
Answer-They are indicating a dangerous situation exists
, What is the proper procedure for using hand-held visual distress signal flares? -
Answer-Display only when immediate or potential danger exists
Which of the following is required on federally-controlled waters for boats less than 39.4
feet? - Answer-Whistle
When selecting a PFD, what should be the most important consideration? - Answer-
Size
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? -
Answer-A whistle or horn
If pyrotechnic visual distress signals are used, how many must be onboard? - Answer-3
A 14-foot boat operating under oars after dark must show what color light to prevent a
collision? - Answer-White
What type of boat is most likely to have a planing hull? - Answer-A ski boat
What does a boat's capacity plate indicate? - Answer-The maximum number of persons
and weight the boat should carry
Where must registration numbers be displayed? - Answer-Bow
When on board and facing the bow of a boat, where is the port side? - Answer-On your
left
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No Discharge Zone? -
Answer-Be certain that the Y valve is secured in the closed position
Under federal law, it is illegal to toss any garbage from a boat if you are within how
many miles of shore? - Answer-3
Where onboard a boat is the transom located? - Answer-At the stern
The helm is what onboard a boat? - Answer-The mechanism controlling speed and
direction
What hull type is best for use on ponds, small lakes and calm rivers? - Answer-Flat
Bottom Hull
A cathedral hull allows a boat to do what? - Answer-Get up on a plane quicker
Which statement is true concerning visual distress signals? - Answer-Flares are rated
for day, night or combined day/night use
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
When arriving at a navigation lock, what is the order of priority? - Answer-Military craft,
commercial vessels, fishing vessels then pleasure craft
What do courteous PWC operators always do? - Answer-Control speed, noise and
wake
The blue and white "alpha" flag signifies what? - Answer-A dive boat that is restricted in
its ability to maneuver
Which of the following indicates scuba diving or snorkeling activity? - Answer-A red flag
with a diagonal white stripe
Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC? - Answer-Letting off the
throttle control
What is the purpose of the safety lanyard on a PWC? - Answer-To shut off the engine if
the operator falls overboard
Which is a recommended water-skiing safety practice? - Answer-Holding up a ski after
falling
What happens to the PWC when the throttle is released? - Answer-It loses its steering
ability
When capsized and floating on your back in a swift river current, how should you
position your feet? - Answer-Downstream
Which of the following is a requirement for PFDs? - Answer-They must be properly
sized for the intended wearer
What must you do if you see another vessel's red and white lights off your starboard
bow? - Answer-Maneuver to avoid a collision
What must you do when anchoring at night? - Answer-Turn on an all-around white light
What is being signaled when you hear 5 short blasts from another vessel's horn? -
Answer-They are indicating a dangerous situation exists
, What is the proper procedure for using hand-held visual distress signal flares? -
Answer-Display only when immediate or potential danger exists
Which of the following is required on federally-controlled waters for boats less than 39.4
feet? - Answer-Whistle
When selecting a PFD, what should be the most important consideration? - Answer-
Size
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? -
Answer-A whistle or horn
If pyrotechnic visual distress signals are used, how many must be onboard? - Answer-3
A 14-foot boat operating under oars after dark must show what color light to prevent a
collision? - Answer-White
What type of boat is most likely to have a planing hull? - Answer-A ski boat
What does a boat's capacity plate indicate? - Answer-The maximum number of persons
and weight the boat should carry
Where must registration numbers be displayed? - Answer-Bow
When on board and facing the bow of a boat, where is the port side? - Answer-On your
left
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No Discharge Zone? -
Answer-Be certain that the Y valve is secured in the closed position
Under federal law, it is illegal to toss any garbage from a boat if you are within how
many miles of shore? - Answer-3
Where onboard a boat is the transom located? - Answer-At the stern
The helm is what onboard a boat? - Answer-The mechanism controlling speed and
direction
What hull type is best for use on ponds, small lakes and calm rivers? - Answer-Flat
Bottom Hull
A cathedral hull allows a boat to do what? - Answer-Get up on a plane quicker
Which statement is true concerning visual distress signals? - Answer-Flares are rated
for day, night or combined day/night use
