BOATING LICENSE FL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
An area where vessels are prohibited and only swimming is allowed - ANS What is indicated
by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and "Swim Area" in black lettering?
keep it on your starboard (right) side - ANS As you enter a harbor from the open sea, you see
a red nun buoy. How should you pass it?
a controlled area where a boater must proceed at a speed no greater than that which will
maintain steerage and headway - ANS What is indicated by this white marker with an orange
circle and black lettering?
consult a nautical chart - ANS What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local
waterway
stop your vessel, tilt the motor, and pole or walk the vessel out of the seagrass bed -
ANS What should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you are in a seagrass
area
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, 100 feet - ANS boaters operating in rivers, inlets, or navigation channels must make a
reasonable effort to stay a certain distance from a divers-down flag or buoy. What is this
distance?
conduct an emergency drill with the passengers - ANS What should a vessel operator to do
make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency?
maximum weight, persons, and horsepower - ANS what appears on the capacity plate of a
powerboat and, by Florida law, must not be exceede?
slow down to idle speed - ANS According to Flordia law, what must a vessel operator do
when entering a "no wake" area?
when it is slightly torn - ANS when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced?
checking the oil level before every outing - ANS what is one part of a regular vessel and
engine maintenance program
contact a responsible person and tell him or her where you will be boating and when you plan
to return - ANS what should you do at a minimum, before leaving for a daytime outing on the
water
7-10 times as much as the water depth - ANS how much line should you let out when
anchoring
make sure they meet the minimum age and education requirements for operation -
ANS what should you do before allowing someone else to operate your vessel
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
An area where vessels are prohibited and only swimming is allowed - ANS What is indicated
by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and "Swim Area" in black lettering?
keep it on your starboard (right) side - ANS As you enter a harbor from the open sea, you see
a red nun buoy. How should you pass it?
a controlled area where a boater must proceed at a speed no greater than that which will
maintain steerage and headway - ANS What is indicated by this white marker with an orange
circle and black lettering?
consult a nautical chart - ANS What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local
waterway
stop your vessel, tilt the motor, and pole or walk the vessel out of the seagrass bed -
ANS What should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you are in a seagrass
area
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, 100 feet - ANS boaters operating in rivers, inlets, or navigation channels must make a
reasonable effort to stay a certain distance from a divers-down flag or buoy. What is this
distance?
conduct an emergency drill with the passengers - ANS What should a vessel operator to do
make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency?
maximum weight, persons, and horsepower - ANS what appears on the capacity plate of a
powerboat and, by Florida law, must not be exceede?
slow down to idle speed - ANS According to Flordia law, what must a vessel operator do
when entering a "no wake" area?
when it is slightly torn - ANS when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced?
checking the oil level before every outing - ANS what is one part of a regular vessel and
engine maintenance program
contact a responsible person and tell him or her where you will be boating and when you plan
to return - ANS what should you do at a minimum, before leaving for a daytime outing on the
water
7-10 times as much as the water depth - ANS how much line should you let out when
anchoring
make sure they meet the minimum age and education requirements for operation -
ANS what should you do before allowing someone else to operate your vessel
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
