Boat Ed temporary boaters test UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
Vessel operators involved in a reportable boating accident must report the accident by the
quickest means possible to: - CORRECT ANSWER - all the above
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry
safely in certain weather conditions. What are the conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER -
good weather
When you see a red flag or body with a white diagonal stripe ( divers down symbol), you must: -
CORRECT ANSWER - both A and C
Any person born on or after January 1,1988, who operates a vessel with a motor of 10
horsepower or greater must have the following: - CORRECT ANSWER - proof of
approved boater safety education
What is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an engine cut off switch? - CORRECT
ANSWER - to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
our boat capsizes but remains afloat , what should you do ? - CORRECT ANSWER - hang
onto to the boat or climb
When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, you see a mud trail in your wake where your
boat has churned up the bottom, if you see this trail you should: - CORRECT ANSWER -
stop your vessel and pole or walk it out the area
, What three ingredients ignite a fire? - CORRECT ANSWER - heat,oxygen,fire
You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a red triangular daymark, why should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER - keep the marker on your starboard (right side)
Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area? - CORRECT
ANSWER - range crossed diamond
A powerboat is operating at night. Which of these lights must be shown ? - CORRECT
ANSWER - white masthead light
A motor boat and a pic are approaching head-on. What action must be taken? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Both vessels should turn to the starboard (right) .
What should the operator of a stand on vessel do when encountering a giveaway vessel? -
CORRECT ANSWER - maintain course and speed unless the give way vessel does not
take action
According to Florida law, what should be done with a badly discolored USCG-approved PFD
with a torn strap. - CORRECT ANSWER - discard and replace it
Where is the best place to put PFDs while you are out on your boat? - CORRECT
ANSWER - in an open bin near the passenger seats
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? - CORRECT ANSWER -
operator
Which of the following is legal when operating a PWC? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Attaching the lanyard cut off switch to the operators PFD
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
Vessel operators involved in a reportable boating accident must report the accident by the
quickest means possible to: - CORRECT ANSWER - all the above
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry
safely in certain weather conditions. What are the conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER -
good weather
When you see a red flag or body with a white diagonal stripe ( divers down symbol), you must: -
CORRECT ANSWER - both A and C
Any person born on or after January 1,1988, who operates a vessel with a motor of 10
horsepower or greater must have the following: - CORRECT ANSWER - proof of
approved boater safety education
What is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an engine cut off switch? - CORRECT
ANSWER - to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
our boat capsizes but remains afloat , what should you do ? - CORRECT ANSWER - hang
onto to the boat or climb
When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, you see a mud trail in your wake where your
boat has churned up the bottom, if you see this trail you should: - CORRECT ANSWER -
stop your vessel and pole or walk it out the area
, What three ingredients ignite a fire? - CORRECT ANSWER - heat,oxygen,fire
You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a red triangular daymark, why should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER - keep the marker on your starboard (right side)
Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area? - CORRECT
ANSWER - range crossed diamond
A powerboat is operating at night. Which of these lights must be shown ? - CORRECT
ANSWER - white masthead light
A motor boat and a pic are approaching head-on. What action must be taken? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Both vessels should turn to the starboard (right) .
What should the operator of a stand on vessel do when encountering a giveaway vessel? -
CORRECT ANSWER - maintain course and speed unless the give way vessel does not
take action
According to Florida law, what should be done with a badly discolored USCG-approved PFD
with a torn strap. - CORRECT ANSWER - discard and replace it
Where is the best place to put PFDs while you are out on your boat? - CORRECT
ANSWER - in an open bin near the passenger seats
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? - CORRECT ANSWER -
operator
Which of the following is legal when operating a PWC? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Attaching the lanyard cut off switch to the operators PFD
