BOATING LICENSE FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT SOLUTIONS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS <LATEST VERSION>

BOATING LICENSE FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT SOLUTIONS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS &lt;LATEST VERSION&gt; 1. How often should the oil be changed on a boat's engine? - ANSWER At least once every boating season 2. Which of the following is a proper fueling tip? - ANSWER Ensure that the engine is off and no one is onboard 3. What precautions should be taken on board a vessel during a lightning storm? - ANSWER Unplug all electrical equipment 4. How do you keep the weight evenly distributed on a trailered boat? - ANSWER Tie down any loose items or equipment in the boat 5. Which term describes a vessel that has turned on its side or has turned completely over? - ANSWER Capsizing 6. What is the best possible method to prevent drowning from a fall overboard or a capsizing? - ANSWER Wear a properly fitted lifejacket at all times 7. What is the purpose of the H.E.L.P. position? - ANSWER Slows the loss of heat from the body's core 8. Which of the following sound signals is required of a power boat that has run aground during periods of restricted visibility? - ANSWER 3 bell strokes + 5 seconds of rapid bell ringing + 3 bell strokes 9. A sailboat that is propelled by an outboard motor is considered to be which of the following? - ANSWER Power-driven vessel 10. When encountering another vessel in darkness or reduced visibility, what do visible white, red and green lights indicate? - ANSWER You are approaching a powerboat head-on 11. If sail boats A and B are approaching each other with the wind on different sides, why is vessel A considered the give-way vessel (vessel that must take early and substantial action to avoid a collision)? - ANSWER It has the wind on its port side 12. Which of the following is the most important factor when determining a safe speed? - ANSWER Wind, water conditions and currents 13. Which of the following actions is required of Boat A when approaching Boat B head-on in darkness or reduced visibility? - ANSWER Give-way to the starboard side 14. When two vessels are in a crossing situation on the water, the vessel that must take early and substantial action to avoid a collision (Vessel A) is called which of the following? - ANSWER Give-way vessel 15. If operating on the Western Rivers System, what do numbers fixed below Day Markers indicate? - ANSWER distance to the river mouth 16. When choosing an area to anchor your vessel what factors should you keep in mind? - ANSWER Allow a 360-degree area of movement around your vessel 17. Which of the following is a mooring buoy? - ANSWER white w/ blue ring 18. Day marker buoy - ANSWER red 19. Which of the following statements regarding safe towing is the most accurate? - ANSWER A seat should be left available on board for each person being towed 20. What does the Save Our Seas (SOS) placard, which is required on all vessels greater than 26 feet, outline in detail? - ANSWER Waste disposal regulations 21. How should a ski boat operator approach a skier who has fallen? - ANSWER On the operator's side of the vessel 22. Which of the following may NEVER be dumped in inland waters? - ANSWER Untreated human waste 23. If your engine stops while you are trying to reach the shore during a storm, what should you do? - ANSWER Drop an anchor from the bow 24. Which of the following flags is used to indicate a Small Craft Advisory (observed forecast winds of 18-33 knots)? - ANSWER one small triangular flag 25. Boat operators should frequently monitor which of the following for weather updates while out on the water? - ANSWER radio 26. If a storm hits and the water becomes rough, vessels should approach waves with the bow at what angle? - ANSWER 45 degrees 27. With whom should a Float Plan be left? - ANSWER responsible person on shore 28. If you and your friend are both riding and he is in front of you. if he stops abruptly, you must do what? - ANSWER use the throttle to turn and avoid a collision 29. PWC: - ANSWER personal watercraft, waverunner, jetski 30. Letting off the throttle control may cause? - ANSWER the loss of the steering ability in a steering ability 31. Since they are small and fast, pwc are: - ANSWER difficult to see in the water 32. Legally you don't have to report boating accidents if: - ANSWER the damage is less than $1,000 33. When you are in a speed zone posted "slow speed, minimum wake" your vessel should be completely what? - ANSWER settled in the water 34. The vessel you are operating is being passed by another vessel. you are required to do what: - ANSWER maintain speed and direction 35. .08 is the breath alcohol level that would qualify a boater to be considered: - ANSWER under the influence 36. when boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds you see a mud trail in your wake where your boat has chummed up the bottom you should do what: - ANSWER you should stop your boat and pull or walk it out of the area 37. Florida law prohibits anyone under the age of what to operate a PWC - ANSWER 14 38. It is illegal from for anyone under 18 to what - ANSWER rent a PWC in Florida 39. The most critical part of boating is what - ANSWER staying alert 40. Operating a PWC in the rain is NOT what - ANSWER reckless operation 41. The engine cut off switch lanyard is important for the operator to wear because: - ANSWER it is required by law for all PWC operators 42. when returning from open sea you see a red buoy you should do what - ANSWER respond by keeping the boy on your right side 43. any person born on or after January 1, 1988 who operates a vessel with a motor of 10 hp or more must what - ANSWER must have proof of boating safety education 44. Red and green markers indicate what - ANSWER The edge of a safe channel 45. A livery instructs its renters on - ANSWER safe operations and characteristics of rented vessels navigational rules and characteristics of waterway and the responsibility of the renter 46. when crossing paths a giveaway vessel is responsible for what - ANSWER slowing down or changing course 47. when you see a red flag with a white diagonal stripe you must do what - ANSWER slow down to idle speed if you must come within 100 feet of the flag in a channel and go on no faster than the idle speed when operating within 300 feet of the flag in the open water 48. The purpose of the safety lanyard on a vessel is to - ANSWER shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard 49. when operators of two powered vessels approach each in a head on situation what should you do - ANSWER both vessels should stay to the right and prepare to give way 50. Which of the following options is recommended for the general maintenance of your boat? - ANSWER Using marine-approved parts instead of electrical auto parts 51. Since most personal watercraft (PWC) do not have brakes, what must be done in order to avoid an obstacle? - ANSWER Apply throttle and quickly steer 52. How is a personal watercraft (PWC) propelled through the water? - ANSWER It has an inboard engine powering a water jet pump 53. What actions can you take to minimize the chances of an accident when operating a personal watercraft (PWC)? - ANSWER Be mindful of your wake 54. How can operators avoid damaging Submersed Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) beds that are usually found in shallow areas of water? - ANSWER Reducing to 'No Wake' speed 55. What federal regulation must personal watercraft (PWC) operators adhere to just like all other powerboat operators? - ANSWER Register the PWC with the state where it is operated 56. All gasoline-powered vessels built after 1940 are required to have either natural or powered ventilation systems. What is the purpose of having a ventilation system? - ANSWER It removes flammable gases 57. When filling a portable gas tank for an outboard where should you put the tank? - ANSWER fill the tank on the fuel dock, not on the boat. 58. If a FPD has a torn strap is it considered useable? - ANSWER no 59. What are the required no. of hand held fire extinguishers for a boat less that 26' - with no fixed system? and with a fixed extinguisher system? - ANSWER A boat less than 26' with no fixed system must have one B-I fire extinguisher on board. A 26' boat with an approved fixed extinguisher system does not require any hand held extinguishers. 60. What are the required no. of hand held fire extinguishers for a boat 26' to less than 40' - with no fixed system? and with a fixed extinguisher system? - ANSWER A boat 26' to less than 40' with no fixed system must have two B-I or one B-II fire extinguishers on board. A boat 26' to less that 40' with approved fixed extinguisher system requires one B-I extinguisher. 61. What are the required no. of hand held fire extinguishers for a boat 40' to 65' - with no fixed system? and with a fixed extinguisher system? - ANSWER A 40' to 65' with no fixed system must have three B-I or one B-II and One B-I fire extinguishers on board. A boat 40' to 65' with approved fixed extinguisher system requires two B-I or one B-II extinguishers. 62. When selecting a PFD for a small child, you must match _______ to ______ - ANSWER The child's weight to the capacity of the PFD. 63. Gasoline vapors will tend to accumulate in the _______. - ANSWER Bilge 64. OIly rags in the bilge increase the risk of ______? - ANSWER Fire 65. You should leave a written float plan with who? and what should it include? - ANSWER a responsible person and it should include all planned stops and and expected return time and date. 66. Before starting an inboard gasoline engine, you should operate the blower for at least 4 minutes and: - ANSWER sniff the blower exhaust for traces of gasoline fumes. 67. Compared to a car, a boat going ahead steers: - ANSWER in a different fashion because it pivots about a point near the bow. 68. Vessels operating in the US in Coastal Waters or on the Great Lakes must be equipped with USCG approved: - ANSWER Visual distress signals 69. Compared to a hand-held flare, aerial pyrotechnics are: - ANSWER visible for a longer distance 70. What should you always check before heading out for a day on the water? - ANSWER The weather forecast. 71. If the wind suddenly picks up, what should you have everyone do? - ANSWER put on a USCG approved PFD 72. Your pyrotechnic visual distress signals are stored where? - ANSWER In a cool, dry location in a red or orange watertight container clearly marked Distress Signals. 73. How should you load your boat to have good trim and balance? - ANSWER load passengers and equipment alternately, checking trim frequently.