Florida boating certification exam || All Answers Are Correct
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what is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and "Swim Area" in black
lettering? correct answers 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? correct
answers keep it on your starboard (right) side
what is indicated by this white marker with an orange circle and a black lettering? correct
answers 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? correct answers consult a
nautical chart
what should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you are in a seagrass area?
correct answers stop your vessel, silt the motor, and pole or walk the vessel out of the sea-grass
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. correct answers 100 feet
what should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an
emergency? correct answers conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
what apperas on the capacity plate of a powerboat and, by Florida law, must not be exceeded?
correct answers maximum weight, persons, horsepower
according to Florida law, what must a vessel operator do when entering a "no wake" area?
correct answers slow down to idle speed
when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced correct answers when it is slightly torn
what is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? correct answers checking
the oil level before ever outing
what should you do, at a minimum, before leaving for a daytime outing on the water? correct
answers 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? correct answers 7 to 10 times as much line as
the water depth
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what is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and "Swim Area" in black
lettering? correct answers 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? correct
answers keep it on your starboard (right) side
what is indicated by this white marker with an orange circle and a black lettering? correct
answers 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? correct answers consult a
nautical chart
what should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you are in a seagrass area?
correct answers stop your vessel, silt the motor, and pole or walk the vessel out of the sea-grass
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. correct answers 100 feet
what should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an
emergency? correct answers conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
what apperas on the capacity plate of a powerboat and, by Florida law, must not be exceeded?
correct answers maximum weight, persons, horsepower
according to Florida law, what must a vessel operator do when entering a "no wake" area?
correct answers slow down to idle speed
when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced correct answers when it is slightly torn
what is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? correct answers checking
the oil level before ever outing
what should you do, at a minimum, before leaving for a daytime outing on the water? correct
answers 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? correct answers 7 to 10 times as much line as
the water depth
