FLORIDA CERTIFICATION EXAM
STUDY GUIDE WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+.
⩥ Which of these is the "Stand on Vessel" when it encounters a recreational
powerboat regardless of the encountering situation? Answer: A large ship
in a channel
⩥ What does Florida law state as the condition requiring a child under 6
years of age to wear a type I,II,or III USCG- approved PFD? Answer: The
child is on a vessel that is less than 26 feet in length and underway
⩥ What should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard? Answer:
Keep centered in the boat
⩥ How old must you be to rent a PWC in Florida? Answer: At least 18 years
old
⩥ What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before
departing? Answer: Where to find the PFDs and visual distress signals
⩥ According to Florida law, what is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
at which a boater under 21 years of age cannot legally operate a boat?
Answer: 0.02 or higher
⩥ When boat A is overtaking Boat B, which is the stand on vessel? Answer:
Boat B
, ⩥ What must you display if you anchor or moor away from a dock at night
or in restricted visibility? Answer: A white light visible from all directions
⩥ What is the penalty for harassing, hunting, capturing, or killing any
marine mammal (such as a manatee)? Answer: A fine up to $50,000 and/or
up to one year in prison
⩥ What describes your vessel's role when encountering another vessel at
night and you see a white and red light? Answer: You are the give-way
vessel and should slow down and let the other vessel pass
⩥ In which of these situations is it legal for a water skier to ski on Florida
waters? Answer: When behind a vessel equipped with a wide-angle
rearview ski mirror
⩥ What must be on board and available for inspection by a law
enforcement officer whenever a vessel is being operated? Answer:
Certificate of Registration
⩥ What is the most important when selecting the right PFD for a
passenger? Answer: Passengers body weight and chest size
⩥ What should you keep in mind when approaching a low-head dam?
Answer: They pose hazards both above and below
⩥ How much line should you let out when anchoring? Answer: 7 to 10 times as
much line as the water depth
⩥ What should you do before allowing someone else to operate your vessel?
Answer: Make sure they meet the minimum age and education requirements
for operation
STUDY GUIDE WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+.
⩥ Which of these is the "Stand on Vessel" when it encounters a recreational
powerboat regardless of the encountering situation? Answer: A large ship
in a channel
⩥ What does Florida law state as the condition requiring a child under 6
years of age to wear a type I,II,or III USCG- approved PFD? Answer: The
child is on a vessel that is less than 26 feet in length and underway
⩥ What should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard? Answer:
Keep centered in the boat
⩥ How old must you be to rent a PWC in Florida? Answer: At least 18 years
old
⩥ What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before
departing? Answer: Where to find the PFDs and visual distress signals
⩥ According to Florida law, what is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
at which a boater under 21 years of age cannot legally operate a boat?
Answer: 0.02 or higher
⩥ When boat A is overtaking Boat B, which is the stand on vessel? Answer:
Boat B
, ⩥ What must you display if you anchor or moor away from a dock at night
or in restricted visibility? Answer: A white light visible from all directions
⩥ What is the penalty for harassing, hunting, capturing, or killing any
marine mammal (such as a manatee)? Answer: A fine up to $50,000 and/or
up to one year in prison
⩥ What describes your vessel's role when encountering another vessel at
night and you see a white and red light? Answer: You are the give-way
vessel and should slow down and let the other vessel pass
⩥ In which of these situations is it legal for a water skier to ski on Florida
waters? Answer: When behind a vessel equipped with a wide-angle
rearview ski mirror
⩥ What must be on board and available for inspection by a law
enforcement officer whenever a vessel is being operated? Answer:
Certificate of Registration
⩥ What is the most important when selecting the right PFD for a
passenger? Answer: Passengers body weight and chest size
⩥ What should you keep in mind when approaching a low-head dam?
Answer: They pose hazards both above and below
⩥ How much line should you let out when anchoring? Answer: 7 to 10 times as
much line as the water depth
⩥ What should you do before allowing someone else to operate your vessel?
Answer: Make sure they meet the minimum age and education requirements
for operation
