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FLORIDA BOATING CERTIFICATION EXAM
2024 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS|GET IT 100% ACCURATE
what is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and "Swim Area" in black
lettering? - ANSWER ✔✔-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? - ANSWER
✔✔-keep it on your starboard (right) side
what is indicated by this white marker with an orange circle and a black lettering? - ANSWER ✔✔-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? - ANSWER ✔✔-consult a nautical
chart
what should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you are in a seagrass area? - ANSWER
✔✔-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. - ANSWER ✔✔-100 feet
what should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency? -
ANSWER ✔✔-conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
Created by Katelyn Whitman © 2025, All Rights Reserved.
FLORIDA BOATING CERTIFICATION EXAM
2024 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS|GET IT 100% ACCURATE
what is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and "Swim Area" in black
lettering? - ANSWER ✔✔-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? - ANSWER
✔✔-keep it on your starboard (right) side
what is indicated by this white marker with an orange circle and a black lettering? - ANSWER ✔✔-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? - ANSWER ✔✔-consult a nautical
chart
what should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you are in a seagrass area? - ANSWER
✔✔-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. - ANSWER ✔✔-100 feet
what should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency? -
ANSWER ✔✔-conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
Created by Katelyn Whitman © 2025, All Rights Reserved.
