Florida Boat Ed temporary boaters test |52 questions| with correct answers

What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat? CORRECT ANSWER The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator Vessel operators involved in a reportable boating accident must report the accident by the quickest means possible to: CORRECT ANSWER all the above A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are the conditions? CORRECT ANSWER good weather When you see a red flag or body with a white diagonal stripe (divers down symbol), you must: CORRECT ANSWER both A and C Any person born on or after January 1,1988, who operates a vessel with a motor of 10 horsepower or greater must have the following: CORRECT ANSWER proof of approved boater safety education What is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an engine cut off switch? CORRECT ANSWER to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard our boat capsizes but remains afloat, what should you do ? CORRECT ANSWER hang onto to the boat or climb When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, you see a mud trail in your wake where your boat has churned up the bottom, if you see this trail you should: CORRECT ANSWER stop your vessel and pole or walk it out the area