ILLINOIS BOATING LICENSE TEST
FINAL EXAM 2025 COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
In many states, trailers with a GVWR of 1,500 pounds
or greater are required by law to have what
equipment? - ....ANSWER...Brakes
Which statement is true about red buoys under the
Inland Rules? - ....ANSWER...They should be passed
on your starboard side when going upstream
Which one of the following is true about can buoys? -
....ANSWER...They are cylindrical in shape
White lights can sometimes be found on what kind of
buoys? - ....ANSWER...Mid Channel buoys
,Which of the following must follow Navigation Rules
for a powerboat? - ....ANSWER...A sailboat with its
engine engaged
What should be avoided when anchoring? -
....ANSWER...Throwing the anchor as far away from
the boat as possible and backing up
Which of the following will increase the effects of
alcohol and drugs when boating? -
....ANSWER...Vibration
A collision could occur when the distance decreases
and bearing between two vessels does what? -
....ANSWER...Stays the same
When is a lookout on a vessel required? -
....ANSWER...At all times
When returning from sea, a red navigational buoy
should be passed in what manner? -
....ANSWER...Always kept on the starboard side
,When operating a boat near other boats or when
entering a congested area, why should you watch
your wake? - ....ANSWER...It may cause personal
injury or damage
Which of the following is recommended when
docking your boat? - ....ANSWER...Have your fenders
and dock lines ready before you approach the dock
When approaching a mooring buoy, which of the
following should you do? - ....ANSWER...Approach
slowly, so as not to run over the mooring line or
buoy
What does a regulatory buoy with a diamond symbol
indicate? - ....ANSWER...Danger
When returning to port from seaward and you see a
red buoy, how should you respond? -
....ANSWER...Keep the buoy on your starboard side
What is the proper technique for anchoring? -
....ANSWER...From the bow
, What is the term for the disturbed water left behind
as a boat moves through the water? -
....ANSWER...Wake
What is the purpose of filing a float plan? -
....ANSWER...To provide important information in
case of an emergency
A yellow buoy may mark which of the following? -
....ANSWER...A spoil area
What is the primary purpose of the Navigation
Rules? - ....ANSWER...To prevent collisions and
accidents on the water
In the Navigation Rules, what must give-way boats
do? - ....ANSWER...Keep clear of stand-on boats
Which of the following must you do when anchoring
at night? - ....ANSWER...Display an all-around white
light
FINAL EXAM 2025 COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
In many states, trailers with a GVWR of 1,500 pounds
or greater are required by law to have what
equipment? - ....ANSWER...Brakes
Which statement is true about red buoys under the
Inland Rules? - ....ANSWER...They should be passed
on your starboard side when going upstream
Which one of the following is true about can buoys? -
....ANSWER...They are cylindrical in shape
White lights can sometimes be found on what kind of
buoys? - ....ANSWER...Mid Channel buoys
,Which of the following must follow Navigation Rules
for a powerboat? - ....ANSWER...A sailboat with its
engine engaged
What should be avoided when anchoring? -
....ANSWER...Throwing the anchor as far away from
the boat as possible and backing up
Which of the following will increase the effects of
alcohol and drugs when boating? -
....ANSWER...Vibration
A collision could occur when the distance decreases
and bearing between two vessels does what? -
....ANSWER...Stays the same
When is a lookout on a vessel required? -
....ANSWER...At all times
When returning from sea, a red navigational buoy
should be passed in what manner? -
....ANSWER...Always kept on the starboard side
,When operating a boat near other boats or when
entering a congested area, why should you watch
your wake? - ....ANSWER...It may cause personal
injury or damage
Which of the following is recommended when
docking your boat? - ....ANSWER...Have your fenders
and dock lines ready before you approach the dock
When approaching a mooring buoy, which of the
following should you do? - ....ANSWER...Approach
slowly, so as not to run over the mooring line or
buoy
What does a regulatory buoy with a diamond symbol
indicate? - ....ANSWER...Danger
When returning to port from seaward and you see a
red buoy, how should you respond? -
....ANSWER...Keep the buoy on your starboard side
What is the proper technique for anchoring? -
....ANSWER...From the bow
, What is the term for the disturbed water left behind
as a boat moves through the water? -
....ANSWER...Wake
What is the purpose of filing a float plan? -
....ANSWER...To provide important information in
case of an emergency
A yellow buoy may mark which of the following? -
....ANSWER...A spoil area
What is the primary purpose of the Navigation
Rules? - ....ANSWER...To prevent collisions and
accidents on the water
In the Navigation Rules, what must give-way boats
do? - ....ANSWER...Keep clear of stand-on boats
Which of the following must you do when anchoring
at night? - ....ANSWER...Display an all-around white
light
