ILEARNTOBOAT PRACTICE EXAM
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
1. Which of these should be part of a pre-departure checklist? -
correct answer -making sure you have enough PFDs
2. What should you do before firing a shot from a small boat? -
correct answer -Stop the boat and turn off the motor. Anchor or
secure the boat.
3. What should you do if you encounter a fishing boat while out in
your vessel? - correct answer -Avoid making a large wake.
4. What should you do before letting someone else operate your
PWC? - correct answer -Explain how to steer and control the
PWC.
5. Who is responsible for reviewing a pre-departure checklist
before a boat outing? - correct answer -boat operator
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6. What is the safest way to float if your small craft capsizes? -
correct answer -Float on your back on the upstream side of the
craft.
7. A skier is being towed behind a boat. Who has responsibility for
avoiding other boats and hazards? - correct answer -boat
operator
8. Your boat capsizes but remains floating upside down. What
should you do? - correct answer -Climb onto the bottom of the
overturned boat.
9. Your boat capsizes and floats away. What should you do? -
correct answer -Securely fasten your PFD, and wait for help.
10. A passenger on your boat falls overboard. What should you
do while this person is being pulled back into the boat? -
correct answer -Stop the engine.