TX Boater Education Certification Exam
Review UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - CORRECT
ANSWER - passenger's body weight and chest size
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Consult a nautical chart.
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Type I
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - CORRECT ANSWER -
mounted in an accessible location
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER -
increases the likelihood of accidents
What sound producing device(s) is required when boating on Texas waters in an 18-foot
powerboat? - CORRECT ANSWER - a whistle, horn, or other means to make an efficient
signal
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - CORRECT
ANSWER - checking the oil level before ever outing
What should you do before fueling your boat? - CORRECT ANSWER - Turn off the
engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings.
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - CORRECT ANSWER - Turn off the
engine when passengers are boarding.
, What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Have everyone wear an appropriate life jacket at all times.
What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing? - CORRECT
ANSWER - where to find the PFDs and visual distress signals
According to the Texas Water Safety Act, how far must you keep your vessel from a diving area
marked b diver-down flag? - CORRECT ANSWER - at least 50 feet
Which is true about operating a boat in Texas while intoxicated? - CORRECT ANSWER -
By operating a vessel on Texas waters, a boater has consented to alcohol testing if arrested by a
law enforcement officer.
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - CORRECT
ANSWER - You have enough time to avoid a collision
According to Texas boating law, which of these is considered legal operation? - CORRECT
ANSWER - operating at a speed that does not endanger others if no speed limit is posted
What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an
emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER - Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering? -
CORRECT ANSWER - exclusion or keep-out area, such as a dam
A recreational vessel is approaching a U.S. Naval vessel. At what distance from the U.S. Naval
vessel must the recreational vessel slow to minimum speed? - CORRECT ANSWER - 500
yards
Review UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - CORRECT
ANSWER - passenger's body weight and chest size
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Consult a nautical chart.
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Type I
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - CORRECT ANSWER -
mounted in an accessible location
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER -
increases the likelihood of accidents
What sound producing device(s) is required when boating on Texas waters in an 18-foot
powerboat? - CORRECT ANSWER - a whistle, horn, or other means to make an efficient
signal
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - CORRECT
ANSWER - checking the oil level before ever outing
What should you do before fueling your boat? - CORRECT ANSWER - Turn off the
engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings.
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - CORRECT ANSWER - Turn off the
engine when passengers are boarding.
, What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Have everyone wear an appropriate life jacket at all times.
What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing? - CORRECT
ANSWER - where to find the PFDs and visual distress signals
According to the Texas Water Safety Act, how far must you keep your vessel from a diving area
marked b diver-down flag? - CORRECT ANSWER - at least 50 feet
Which is true about operating a boat in Texas while intoxicated? - CORRECT ANSWER -
By operating a vessel on Texas waters, a boater has consented to alcohol testing if arrested by a
law enforcement officer.
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - CORRECT
ANSWER - You have enough time to avoid a collision
According to Texas boating law, which of these is considered legal operation? - CORRECT
ANSWER - operating at a speed that does not endanger others if no speed limit is posted
What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an
emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER - Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering? -
CORRECT ANSWER - exclusion or keep-out area, such as a dam
A recreational vessel is approaching a U.S. Naval vessel. At what distance from the U.S. Naval
vessel must the recreational vessel slow to minimum speed? - CORRECT ANSWER - 500
yards
