Maryland Boating Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
When operating a powerboat, when would you need to possess an
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approved Certificate of Boater Safety Education (license)? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-If you are born after July 1, 1972. | | | | | | |
In addition to the registration numbers on the side of the boat, what
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else is required? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-A valid State registration
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decal.
When is a child required to wear a PFD with a grab handle? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-When under the age of 4. | | | | |
How many PFDs do you need on board? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-You
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need a PFD for each person, and a throwable PFD (Type IV)
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What type of PFD is made for rough and remote waters? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-A Type 1 PFD. | | |
What type of PFD is made to be thrown to someone? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-A Type 4 PFD. | | |
, At what age on a boat less than 21 feet must a person wear a PFD? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Below age 13. | | |
Should PFD'S be orange and stored in a locked compartment? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-No, they don't have to be orange, and they
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should be accessible at all times.
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If you anchor after sunset, what light must you turn on? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-The all-round white light. | | |
What vessels must be registered in Maryland? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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Power boats, PWC's, and sailboats with engines (any vessel with power).
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How old do you have to be operate a boat? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-12
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on all vessels except for PWC's, they must be 16.
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How many visual distress signals are needed? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-3
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day/night.
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What does it mean when you see orange smoke on the water? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-An emergency situation.| | |
Correct Answers
When operating a powerboat, when would you need to possess an
| | | | | | | | | | |
approved Certificate of Boater Safety Education (license)? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-If you are born after July 1, 1972. | | | | | | |
In addition to the registration numbers on the side of the boat, what
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else is required? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-A valid State registration
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decal.
When is a child required to wear a PFD with a grab handle? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-When under the age of 4. | | | | |
How many PFDs do you need on board? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-You
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need a PFD for each person, and a throwable PFD (Type IV)
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What type of PFD is made for rough and remote waters? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-A Type 1 PFD. | | |
What type of PFD is made to be thrown to someone? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-A Type 4 PFD. | | |
, At what age on a boat less than 21 feet must a person wear a PFD? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Below age 13. | | |
Should PFD'S be orange and stored in a locked compartment? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-No, they don't have to be orange, and they
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should be accessible at all times.
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If you anchor after sunset, what light must you turn on? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-The all-round white light. | | |
What vessels must be registered in Maryland? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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Power boats, PWC's, and sailboats with engines (any vessel with power).
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How old do you have to be operate a boat? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-12
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on all vessels except for PWC's, they must be 16.
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How many visual distress signals are needed? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-3
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day/night.
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What does it mean when you see orange smoke on the water? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-An emergency situation.| | |
