BOAT ED TEMPORARY BOATERS TEST
What does a green can-shaped buoy mark? - ANSWERS-The edge of a channel on
a boaters (left) side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream.
In addition to an all around white light, which light or lights must power-driven
vessels less than 65.5 feet (20 meters) long exhibit when underway between
sunset and sunrise? - ANSWERS-Red and Green Sidelight
A powerboat is about to cross paths with a sailboat under sail. What should the
powerboat do? - ANSWERS-Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat.
You are approaching another boat . assume that according to the navigational
rules, you are the stand-on boat, which exception to the rules means you must
give way ? - ANSWERS-The other boat has difficulty maneuvering
Florida regulates boat speeds/operation in certain areas to: - ANSWERS-All of the
Above
According to florida law, during which situation must chidren under 6 years of age
wear a USCG-approved PFD (life jacket) at all times? - ANSWERS-Cruising on any
vessel less than 26 feet in length
PFDs (Life jackets) must be in servicable condition, be the proper size for the
intended wearer,and be ____. - ANSWERS-Readily accessible
, Which of these is a factor that determines if a speed is safe for your boat? -
ANSWERS-hazards in the water
When towing someone with a PWC, one of the requirements is? - ANSWERS-An
Observer or wide-angle rearview mirror is required
Under Florida Law, which persons on board a PWC must wear a PFD (life jacket)? -
ANSWERS-Everyone on board
In Florida, what is the minimum age required to sign a rental contract to rent a
personal watercraft (PWC)? - ANSWERS-18
What is the most important thing when steering a PWC? - ANSWERS-you lose all
steering control when the engine is idling or shut off.
What happens when a PWC steering control is turned to the right? - ANSWERS-
The back of the PWC is pushed to the left, and the PWC turns right
What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat? - ANSWERS-
The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
What does a green can-shaped buoy mark? - ANSWERS-The edge of a channel on
a boaters (left) side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream.
In addition to an all around white light, which light or lights must power-driven
vessels less than 65.5 feet (20 meters) long exhibit when underway between
sunset and sunrise? - ANSWERS-Red and Green Sidelight
A powerboat is about to cross paths with a sailboat under sail. What should the
powerboat do? - ANSWERS-Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat.
You are approaching another boat . assume that according to the navigational
rules, you are the stand-on boat, which exception to the rules means you must
give way ? - ANSWERS-The other boat has difficulty maneuvering
Florida regulates boat speeds/operation in certain areas to: - ANSWERS-All of the
Above
According to florida law, during which situation must chidren under 6 years of age
wear a USCG-approved PFD (life jacket) at all times? - ANSWERS-Cruising on any
vessel less than 26 feet in length
PFDs (Life jackets) must be in servicable condition, be the proper size for the
intended wearer,and be ____. - ANSWERS-Readily accessible
, Which of these is a factor that determines if a speed is safe for your boat? -
ANSWERS-hazards in the water
When towing someone with a PWC, one of the requirements is? - ANSWERS-An
Observer or wide-angle rearview mirror is required
Under Florida Law, which persons on board a PWC must wear a PFD (life jacket)? -
ANSWERS-Everyone on board
In Florida, what is the minimum age required to sign a rental contract to rent a
personal watercraft (PWC)? - ANSWERS-18
What is the most important thing when steering a PWC? - ANSWERS-you lose all
steering control when the engine is idling or shut off.
What happens when a PWC steering control is turned to the right? - ANSWERS-
The back of the PWC is pushed to the left, and the PWC turns right
What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat? - ANSWERS-
The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
