Texas Boat Ed Certification Test
Questions and Answers7
If you fall into cold water, what is the first thing you should do until the cold shock response
lessens? - ANSWERS-get control of your breathing, and stay as still as possible until your
breathing settles down
What information is usually found on the capacity plate of a powerboat? - ANSWERS-maximum
weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What should be included on a float plan? - ANSWERS-your plans for the water outing
Where should your passengers be while the boat is tied to the dock for fueling? - ANSWERS-on
the dock and away from the boat
What is the best way to clean the hull of your vessel to protect the environment? - ANSWERS-
use plain water or non-phosphate detergent
You are retrieving your boat from the water. What should you do to prevent a traffic jam on the
boat ramp? - ANSWERS-Pull your boat away from the ramp to prepare it for the drive home
How should you approach a dock when the wind or current is pushing you away from the dock?
- ANSWERS-Approach at a sharp angle (about 40 degrees) Secure the bow line first
A powerboat is operating at night. Which color light must show on the starboard (right) side of
this boat? - ANSWERS-green
, A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel? - ANSWERS-
neither
Two boats are operating near each other. One of these boats must take early and substantial
action to keep well away from the other boat. Which is the boat that must take action? -
ANSWERS-the give-way vessel
What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel? - ANSWERS-keep a proper lookout
for other vessels at all times
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? - ANSWERS-operator
When can a navigation rule be overlooked? - ANSWERS-If necessary to avoid immediate danger.
A sailboat is underway in the fog. What sound signal should you hear? - ANSWERS-One
prolonged blast plus two short blasts every two minutes
What should you check to decide if a speed is safe for your boat? - ANSWERS-wind and water
conditions
Which of these would be considered a safe speed? - ANSWERS-being able to stop within an
appropriate distance
How does a fluke-style anchor hold a recreational boat in place? - ANSWERS-by burying into
bottom sediments
You are traveling upstream on a river at dusk. You see a buoy. You see a buoy with the number 5
and a flashing green light. What should you do? - ANSWERS-keep the buoy on your port (left)
side
Questions and Answers7
If you fall into cold water, what is the first thing you should do until the cold shock response
lessens? - ANSWERS-get control of your breathing, and stay as still as possible until your
breathing settles down
What information is usually found on the capacity plate of a powerboat? - ANSWERS-maximum
weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What should be included on a float plan? - ANSWERS-your plans for the water outing
Where should your passengers be while the boat is tied to the dock for fueling? - ANSWERS-on
the dock and away from the boat
What is the best way to clean the hull of your vessel to protect the environment? - ANSWERS-
use plain water or non-phosphate detergent
You are retrieving your boat from the water. What should you do to prevent a traffic jam on the
boat ramp? - ANSWERS-Pull your boat away from the ramp to prepare it for the drive home
How should you approach a dock when the wind or current is pushing you away from the dock?
- ANSWERS-Approach at a sharp angle (about 40 degrees) Secure the bow line first
A powerboat is operating at night. Which color light must show on the starboard (right) side of
this boat? - ANSWERS-green
, A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel? - ANSWERS-
neither
Two boats are operating near each other. One of these boats must take early and substantial
action to keep well away from the other boat. Which is the boat that must take action? -
ANSWERS-the give-way vessel
What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel? - ANSWERS-keep a proper lookout
for other vessels at all times
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? - ANSWERS-operator
When can a navigation rule be overlooked? - ANSWERS-If necessary to avoid immediate danger.
A sailboat is underway in the fog. What sound signal should you hear? - ANSWERS-One
prolonged blast plus two short blasts every two minutes
What should you check to decide if a speed is safe for your boat? - ANSWERS-wind and water
conditions
Which of these would be considered a safe speed? - ANSWERS-being able to stop within an
appropriate distance
How does a fluke-style anchor hold a recreational boat in place? - ANSWERS-by burying into
bottom sediments
You are traveling upstream on a river at dusk. You see a buoy. You see a buoy with the number 5
and a flashing green light. What should you do? - ANSWERS-keep the buoy on your port (left)
side
