MISSOURI BOATING EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
How do you treat a victim of cold water immersion? - ANSWER-Seek medical help
immediately
Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? - ANSWER-Single-
hull boats less than 20 feet in length
You file a flight plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan? -
ANSWER-Registration number size and make of your boat
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank - ANSWER-Keep
contact between the tank and the fuel spout
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - ANSWER-
Checking the oil level before every outing
You are preparing to tow an outboard boat. What should you do to prevent damage to
the engine while on the road? - ANSWER-Raise the engine and secure it
You are docking your boat. The current is pushing you toward the dock. What is the
best way to dock? - ANSWER-Approach parallel to the dock let the current push you in
What side of a boat has a red light at night? - ANSWER-Port
A powerboat is about to cross paths with a sailboat under sale. What should the
powerboat do - ANSWER-Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat
You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the
give-way vessel. What must you do? - ANSWER-Take early and substantial action to
keep well away
What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel? - ANSWER-Keep a proper
lookout for other vessels at all times
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - ANSWER-Watch for
navigational hazards
What is every vessel operator required to do - ANSWER-Take all necessary action to
avoid a collision
, A powerboat is underway in the fog what sound signal should you hear? - ANSWER-
One prolong blast every two minutes
Which of these is a factor that determines if I speed is safe for your boat? - ANSWER-
Hazards in the water
Which practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency - ANSWER-
Maintaining a safe speed based on the boat traffic
Which type of anchor has little holding power - ANSWER-Mushroom style
You return from the open see you see a red nun buoy what should you do - ANSWER-
Keep the boot on your starboard side
You see a white buoy with orange markings and black lettering what type of Buoy is this
- ANSWER-Regulatory marker
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - ANSWER-Turn off the engine when
passengers are boarding
You are operating a PWC. Which boating laws and regulations must you obey -
ANSWER-Laws that apply to all boats plus those specific to a PWC
You are operating a PWC. You're heading straight toward the dock. You turn the engine
off and then turn the steering control hard right. Which way with the PWC go -
ANSWER-It will continue straight toward the dock
What is the risk wheb a PWC passes too closely behind another boat - ANSWER-The
other boat may create a blindspot for the PWC operator
Can minimize the risk of an accident what should you do if your group plans to consume
alcohol - ANSWER-Have a non-drinker operate the vessel
How does the effect of alcohol while boating compared to the effects on land -
ANSWER-The effect is increased while boating
What is most likely to cause someone to fall overboard - ANSWER-Standing up in a
boat
What condition is also confused with the early stages of carbon monoxide poisoning -
ANSWER-Seasickness
What should you do if a fire breaks out on the front of your boat - ANSWER-Put the
stern into the wind
AND ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
How do you treat a victim of cold water immersion? - ANSWER-Seek medical help
immediately
Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? - ANSWER-Single-
hull boats less than 20 feet in length
You file a flight plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan? -
ANSWER-Registration number size and make of your boat
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank - ANSWER-Keep
contact between the tank and the fuel spout
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - ANSWER-
Checking the oil level before every outing
You are preparing to tow an outboard boat. What should you do to prevent damage to
the engine while on the road? - ANSWER-Raise the engine and secure it
You are docking your boat. The current is pushing you toward the dock. What is the
best way to dock? - ANSWER-Approach parallel to the dock let the current push you in
What side of a boat has a red light at night? - ANSWER-Port
A powerboat is about to cross paths with a sailboat under sale. What should the
powerboat do - ANSWER-Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat
You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the
give-way vessel. What must you do? - ANSWER-Take early and substantial action to
keep well away
What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel? - ANSWER-Keep a proper
lookout for other vessels at all times
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - ANSWER-Watch for
navigational hazards
What is every vessel operator required to do - ANSWER-Take all necessary action to
avoid a collision
, A powerboat is underway in the fog what sound signal should you hear? - ANSWER-
One prolong blast every two minutes
Which of these is a factor that determines if I speed is safe for your boat? - ANSWER-
Hazards in the water
Which practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency - ANSWER-
Maintaining a safe speed based on the boat traffic
Which type of anchor has little holding power - ANSWER-Mushroom style
You return from the open see you see a red nun buoy what should you do - ANSWER-
Keep the boot on your starboard side
You see a white buoy with orange markings and black lettering what type of Buoy is this
- ANSWER-Regulatory marker
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - ANSWER-Turn off the engine when
passengers are boarding
You are operating a PWC. Which boating laws and regulations must you obey -
ANSWER-Laws that apply to all boats plus those specific to a PWC
You are operating a PWC. You're heading straight toward the dock. You turn the engine
off and then turn the steering control hard right. Which way with the PWC go -
ANSWER-It will continue straight toward the dock
What is the risk wheb a PWC passes too closely behind another boat - ANSWER-The
other boat may create a blindspot for the PWC operator
Can minimize the risk of an accident what should you do if your group plans to consume
alcohol - ANSWER-Have a non-drinker operate the vessel
How does the effect of alcohol while boating compared to the effects on land -
ANSWER-The effect is increased while boating
What is most likely to cause someone to fall overboard - ANSWER-Standing up in a
boat
What condition is also confused with the early stages of carbon monoxide poisoning -
ANSWER-Seasickness
What should you do if a fire breaks out on the front of your boat - ANSWER-Put the
stern into the wind
