1|Page
ILLINOIS BOATING LICENSE NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
personal watercraft - ANSWER-A small vessel that uses
an inboard jet drive as its primary source of propulsion,
and is designed to be operated by a person or persons
sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel rather than
inside the vessel
length overall - ANSWER-Length of the hull excluding
any attachments
rudder - ANSWER-Steering device, usually a vertical
blade attached to a post at, or near, the stern of the boat
stern - ANSWER-Rear of a vessel
class A - ANSWER-less than 16 ft
,2|Page
Class 1 - ANSWER-16 ft to less than 26 ft
Class 2 - ANSWER-26 ft to less than 40 ft
class3 - ANSWER-40 ft to less than 65 ft
Which of the following is a requirement for PFDs? -
ANSWER-They must be properly sized for the intended
wearer
What must you do if you see another vessel's red and
white lights off your starboard bow? - ANSWER-
Maneuver to avoid a collision
What must you do when anchoring at night? - ANSWER-
Turn on an all-around white light
, 3|Page
What is being signaled when you hear 5 short blasts from
another vessel's horn? - ANSWER-They are indicating a
dangerous situation exists
What is the proper procedure for using hand-held visual
distress signal flares? - ANSWER-Display only when
immediate or potential danger exists
Which of the following is required on federally-controlled
waters for boats less than 39.4 feet? - ANSWER-Whistle
When selecting a PFD, what should be the most important
consideration? - ANSWER-Size
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard
a 22-foot powerboat? - ANSWER-A whistle or horn
If pyrotechnic visual distress signals are used, how many
must be onboard? - ANSWER-3
ILLINOIS BOATING LICENSE NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
personal watercraft - ANSWER-A small vessel that uses
an inboard jet drive as its primary source of propulsion,
and is designed to be operated by a person or persons
sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel rather than
inside the vessel
length overall - ANSWER-Length of the hull excluding
any attachments
rudder - ANSWER-Steering device, usually a vertical
blade attached to a post at, or near, the stern of the boat
stern - ANSWER-Rear of a vessel
class A - ANSWER-less than 16 ft
,2|Page
Class 1 - ANSWER-16 ft to less than 26 ft
Class 2 - ANSWER-26 ft to less than 40 ft
class3 - ANSWER-40 ft to less than 65 ft
Which of the following is a requirement for PFDs? -
ANSWER-They must be properly sized for the intended
wearer
What must you do if you see another vessel's red and
white lights off your starboard bow? - ANSWER-
Maneuver to avoid a collision
What must you do when anchoring at night? - ANSWER-
Turn on an all-around white light
, 3|Page
What is being signaled when you hear 5 short blasts from
another vessel's horn? - ANSWER-They are indicating a
dangerous situation exists
What is the proper procedure for using hand-held visual
distress signal flares? - ANSWER-Display only when
immediate or potential danger exists
Which of the following is required on federally-controlled
waters for boats less than 39.4 feet? - ANSWER-Whistle
When selecting a PFD, what should be the most important
consideration? - ANSWER-Size
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard
a 22-foot powerboat? - ANSWER-A whistle or horn
If pyrotechnic visual distress signals are used, how many
must be onboard? - ANSWER-3
