TEXAS Boating Certification FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT SOLUTIONS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS LATEST VERSION

TEXAS Boating Certification FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT SOLUTIONS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS LATEST VERSION 1. Vessels that don't require registration- ANSWER non-motorized vessels like - canoes - kayaks - rowboats - rubber rafts - sailboats smaller than 14 ft - vessels registered in other states less than 90 consecutive days 2. You need these 2 things to operate your vessel on public waters- ANSWER - Texas Certificate of Number (registration card) - validation decals 3. How to obtain certificate of number and validation decals- ANSWER - applications - titles - fees 4. Display requirements of the registration number and validation decals- ANSWER - number must be painted or a decal - number must be on both sides of bow - read from left to right - at least 3 in. high - block letters - color contrast to background - letters must be separated from numbers by a space or hyphen - no other numbers can be displayed on the bow - validation decal must be 3 inches behind (toward the stern) and in line with the number 5. Length of validation of a certificate of number- ANSWER 2 years 6. You must renew your certificate within how many days of moving addresses- ANSWER 15 days 7. You must report your abandoned or destroyed vessel to the TPWD and surrender your Certificate of Number and title, within how many days- ANSWER 15 days 8. Requirements of getting certificate of number and decals for a homemade vessel- ANSWER - applications - title fees - an affidavit regarding the origin of the vessel - receipts for the materials used in its construction - proof of an inspection and certification by a Texas game warden 9. USCG- ANSWER United States Coast Guard 10. Hull Identification Number- ANSWER a unique 12-digit number assigned by the manufacturer to vessels built after 1972 (HIN), that distinguish one vessel from another 11. How are HINs attached to boats- ANSWER - engraved in the fiberglass - engraved on a metal plate permanently attached to the transom 12. PWD 143 (blue striped form) - ANSWER this form is used to buy or sell a new or used vessel 13. PWD 144 (green striped form) - ANSWER this form is used to buy or sell an outboard motor 14. Transfer of boat titles must be completed within- ANSWER 20 days of date of purchase 15. TPWD receives- ANSWER - blue and green application forms - assigned titles - bill of sale - proof of registration / Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO) - fees 16. Vessels you are allowed to legally operate- ANSWER - powerboats powered by a motor of more than 15 horsepower - PWC - sailing vessels bigger than 14 ft. 17. People less than 13 years old can operate vessels if- ANSWER supervised by someone who - is 18 years old AND - who can lawfully operate the PWC AND - is on board 18. People older than 13 years old and born after September 1, 1993 can operate without supervision only if- ANSWER they have passed boater education 19. While you are operating a vessel you must carry on board- ANSWER - photo ID - boater education card 20. Party Boat Operator License- ANSWER this license is required for operators of charter vessels - operating on inland waters - carrying more than six passengers - length longer than 30 feet 21. Higher level of Captain's license issued by the USCG- ANSWER USCG Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) License /6 pack license 22. Do not operate a boat or PWC in a circular course around, or encircle people engaged in water activities- ANSWER - anyone swimming - any other boat/PWC when any of their passengers are fishing, water skiing, etc. 23. In Texas, what is the minimum blood alcohol concentration level for an operator to be considered intoxicated? - ANSWER 0.08% 24. According to Texas law, who must wear a USCG-approved PFD? - ANSWER person riding as a passenger on a PWC 25. Which vessels are required to carry on board a sound-producing device that can produce a signal audible for one-half mile? - ANSWER vessels 39.4 feet or more in length 26. cWhat color flag is used to mark an area where people are snorkeling or scuba diving? - ANSWER red with a white diagonal stripe 27. A person is operating a PWC within 50 feet from another boat. Which should the person do? - ANSWER The person should operate at headway speed. 28. When operating at greater than headway speed, how far must a PWC stay from another boat or PWC? - ANSWER at least 50 feet 29. You are towing a skier with a PWC and have an observer on board. How many people must the PWC must be rated to carry? - ANSWER three 30. According to Texas law, during what hours is it legal for a boat (other than a PWC) to tow a person on water skis? - ANSWER one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset 31. Which of these accidents involving property damage requires the operator to report the accident by the quickest means possible? - ANSWER Total damage is more than $2,000. 32. How do you treat a victim of cold water immersion? - ANSWER Seek medical help immediately. 33. What is the important safety information found on a boat's capacity plate? - ANSWER maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely 34. Suppose you have a 19-foot boat. What information will be shown on your boat's capacity plate? - ANSWER maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely 35. What should be included on a float plan? - ANSWER your plans for the water outing 36. How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC? - ANSWER Leave a little empty space in the tank. 37. What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - ANSWER checking the oil level before every outing 38. When boating at night, what does a single white light on a boat tell you? - ANSWER You are overtaking another boat or it is anchored. 39. You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red and white lights on another boat. What do these lights tell you? - ANSWER You must give way to the other vessel.