Jet Ski Certification Test UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Drinking alcohol before or while operating a vessel: - CORRECT ANSWER- Slows your
judgement and reaction time
The breath alcohol level that a boater would be considered under the influence would be _. If
injury or death occurs, it would be considered a felony operating a boat under the influence of
alcohol. - CORRECT ANSWER- .08
In Florida it is illegal to operate any vessel at a speed that: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Endangers the life and/or property of another person
Who must wear a life jacket while on a personal watercraft (PWC)?
- jackets must be in excellent condition - CORRECT ANSWER- All of the above
Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Letting off the throttle control
It is illegal for anyone under ___ to rent a PWC in Florida - CORRECT ANSWER- 18
According to Florida law, what must be aboard a vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER- Whistle
and fire extinguisher(in case of a fire, aim the extinguisher at the bottom of the flames and
sweep side to side)
What must a livery instruct its renters on? - CORRECT ANSWER- All of the above
The following are ways to be a courteous personal watercraft operator EXCEPT: -
CORRECT ANSWER- Circle around boats with people fishing from them
Florida law prohibits anyone under the age of ___ from operating a personal watercraft
(PWC): - CORRECT ANSWER- 14
, Any person born on or after January 1, 1988, who operates a vessel with a motor of 10
horsepower or more must have one of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER- Proof of
boating safety education
Since they are relatively small and fast, personal watercraft are: - CORRECT ANSWER-
difficult to see on the water
Children under ___ years of age must wear a life jacket while on a boat less than 26 feet in
length while underway. - CORRECT ANSWER- 6
How does alcohol use affect boat operators or passengers? - CORRECT ANSWER- Physical
reactions become slower
What is the primary cause of boating fatalities? - CORRECT ANSWER- Falling overboard
and drowning
The engine cutoff switch lanyard is important for the operator to wear because: - CORRECT
ANSWER- It is required by law for all personal watercraft operators
The Florida Boater Education Temporary Certificate is valid for 12 months from the date of
the test and must be carried on board the vessel along with your: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Photo identification
The purpose of the safety lanyard(engine shut off switch) on a vessel is to: - CORRECT
ANSWER- Shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
Which of the following is an example of safe personal watercraft operation? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Keeping a safe distance away from other vessels
Which is a common first indicator of bad weather approaching? - CORRECT ANSWER- A
buildup of dark clouds
The following are examples of "reckless operation" EXCEPT? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Operating a PWC in the rain
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Drinking alcohol before or while operating a vessel: - CORRECT ANSWER- Slows your
judgement and reaction time
The breath alcohol level that a boater would be considered under the influence would be _. If
injury or death occurs, it would be considered a felony operating a boat under the influence of
alcohol. - CORRECT ANSWER- .08
In Florida it is illegal to operate any vessel at a speed that: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Endangers the life and/or property of another person
Who must wear a life jacket while on a personal watercraft (PWC)?
- jackets must be in excellent condition - CORRECT ANSWER- All of the above
Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Letting off the throttle control
It is illegal for anyone under ___ to rent a PWC in Florida - CORRECT ANSWER- 18
According to Florida law, what must be aboard a vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER- Whistle
and fire extinguisher(in case of a fire, aim the extinguisher at the bottom of the flames and
sweep side to side)
What must a livery instruct its renters on? - CORRECT ANSWER- All of the above
The following are ways to be a courteous personal watercraft operator EXCEPT: -
CORRECT ANSWER- Circle around boats with people fishing from them
Florida law prohibits anyone under the age of ___ from operating a personal watercraft
(PWC): - CORRECT ANSWER- 14
, Any person born on or after January 1, 1988, who operates a vessel with a motor of 10
horsepower or more must have one of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER- Proof of
boating safety education
Since they are relatively small and fast, personal watercraft are: - CORRECT ANSWER-
difficult to see on the water
Children under ___ years of age must wear a life jacket while on a boat less than 26 feet in
length while underway. - CORRECT ANSWER- 6
How does alcohol use affect boat operators or passengers? - CORRECT ANSWER- Physical
reactions become slower
What is the primary cause of boating fatalities? - CORRECT ANSWER- Falling overboard
and drowning
The engine cutoff switch lanyard is important for the operator to wear because: - CORRECT
ANSWER- It is required by law for all personal watercraft operators
The Florida Boater Education Temporary Certificate is valid for 12 months from the date of
the test and must be carried on board the vessel along with your: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Photo identification
The purpose of the safety lanyard(engine shut off switch) on a vessel is to: - CORRECT
ANSWER- Shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
Which of the following is an example of safe personal watercraft operation? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Keeping a safe distance away from other vessels
Which is a common first indicator of bad weather approaching? - CORRECT ANSWER- A
buildup of dark clouds
The following are examples of "reckless operation" EXCEPT? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Operating a PWC in the rain
