BOATING LICENSE (FLORIDA) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
What does a capacity plate indicate? - ANS Safe load limit
Deep "V" hulls operate best in what type of water conditions? - ANS Rough water
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the starboard side? - ANS On your
right
When onboard and facing the bow of a boat, where is the port side? - ANS On your left
Where onboard a boat are the gunwales located? - ANS At the top of the sides
Where must registration numbers be displayed? - ANS Bow
Where on the boat are registration numbers placed? - ANS On the forward half of the boat
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No Discharge Zone? - ANS Be
certain that the Y valve is secured in the closed position
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, In order to dispose of plastic trash while boating, what must you do? - ANS Wait until you
return and properly dispose ashore
When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species? -
ANS Before you leave the ramp area
Which of the following is a feature of a Type IV flotation device? - ANS It is designed to be
thrown
What should you do with a torn life jacket? - ANS Discard and replace it - do not attempt to
fix it
How often should the inflator on a Type V life jacket be checked? - ANS Every time it is worn
Which of the following is required to have a backfire flame arrestor? - ANS A boat with a
gasoline inboard engine
Which of the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable dinghy? - ANS A PFD for
each person aboard
A properly fitted wearable PFD should have which characteristics? - ANS Keep the head and
chin above the water
What must you do if you see another vessel's red and white lights off your starboard bow? -
ANS Maneuver to avoid a collision
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
What does a capacity plate indicate? - ANS Safe load limit
Deep "V" hulls operate best in what type of water conditions? - ANS Rough water
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the starboard side? - ANS On your
right
When onboard and facing the bow of a boat, where is the port side? - ANS On your left
Where onboard a boat are the gunwales located? - ANS At the top of the sides
Where must registration numbers be displayed? - ANS Bow
Where on the boat are registration numbers placed? - ANS On the forward half of the boat
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No Discharge Zone? - ANS Be
certain that the Y valve is secured in the closed position
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, In order to dispose of plastic trash while boating, what must you do? - ANS Wait until you
return and properly dispose ashore
When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species? -
ANS Before you leave the ramp area
Which of the following is a feature of a Type IV flotation device? - ANS It is designed to be
thrown
What should you do with a torn life jacket? - ANS Discard and replace it - do not attempt to
fix it
How often should the inflator on a Type V life jacket be checked? - ANS Every time it is worn
Which of the following is required to have a backfire flame arrestor? - ANS A boat with a
gasoline inboard engine
Which of the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable dinghy? - ANS A PFD for
each person aboard
A properly fitted wearable PFD should have which characteristics? - ANS Keep the head and
chin above the water
What must you do if you see another vessel's red and white lights off your starboard bow? -
ANS Maneuver to avoid a collision
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