EXAM |GUARANTEED ACCURATE
ANSWERS
What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond
and "Swim Area" in black lettering? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 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? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ keep it on your
starboard (right) side
What is indicated by this white marker with an orange circle and a black
lettering? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 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? -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ consult a nautical chart
What should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you
are in a seagrass area? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 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. - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 100 feet
What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to
do in case of an emergency? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ conduct an
emergency drill with the passengers.
What apperas on the capacity plate of a powerboat and, by Florida law,
must not be exceeded? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ maximum
weight, persons, horsepower
According to Florida law, what must a vessel operator do when entering
a "no wake" area? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ slow down to idle
speed
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ when it is slightly torn
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ checking the oil level before ever outing
What should you do, at a minimum, before leaving for a daytime outing
on the water? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ contact a responsible
person and tell him/her where you will be boating and when you plan to
return