FLORIDA BOATING CERTIFICATION EXAM & VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE | RATED 100%

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