MAINE GUIDE TEST |COMPLETE AND DETAILED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | REAL EXAM QNA | 2025
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Major causes of boating accidents and fatalities - (answer)Drinking alcohol and not wearing a
PFD
How much alcohol on land makes a boater equally intoxicated on water? - (answer)one third,
most people are impaired after one drink
What should be included in a float plan? - (answer)Describe the watercraft, destination,
departure and return times, names and info of people on board.
When operating a power driven watercraft, who must you give way to? - (answer)any watercraft
not under command, such as anchored or disabled watercraft, any watercraft restricted in its
ability to maneuver, like one towing another, a watercraft engaged in commercial fishing, and a
sailboat under sail unless it is overtaking.
wwhen operating a watercraft under sail, you must give way to - (answer)any watercraft not
under command, any watercraft restricted in its ability to maneuver, or a watercraft engaged in
commercial fishing.
what color sidelight is on the left or port side - (answer)red
what sidelight is on the watercrafts starboard or right side - (answer)green
sternlight - (answer)A white light placed at the stern
,what side of the challel are red colors, lights and even numbers - (answer)the right side of the
channel as a boater enters from the open sea or heads upstream
green colors, green lights, and odd numbers - (answer)indicate the left side of the channel as a
boater enters from the open sea or heads upstream
red right returning - (answer)a reminder of the correct course when returning from open waters
or heading upstream
non lateral marker - (answer)navigation aids that give information other than the edges of safe
water areas.
controlled non lateral markers - (answer)circles that indicate a controlled area such as speed
limit, no fishing, no anchoring, ski only or no skiing, or slow, no wake
exclusion non lateral markers - (answer)crossed diamonds indicate areas off limits to all
watercraft such as swimming areas, dams, and spillways.
danger non lateral markers - (answer)diamond markers that warn of rocks, shoals, construction,
dams, or stumps.
safe water markers - (answer)may be passed on either side
inland waters obstruction markers - (answer)should not pass between these buoys and the nearest
shore
a person under the age of 12 years old may not operate a watercraft of more than 10 horsepower
unless... - (answer)under the immediate supervision of a person in the boat that is more than 16
years of age.
,who can operate a PWC - (answer)nobody under the age of 16, and persons 16-17 years of age
may if they have completed a boater safety course and have proof of age, or if they are
accompanied by a person 18 years or older
how many pdfs do you need on all watercraft, including sup board, canoes, and kayaks? -
(answer)at least one USCG (us coast guard approved) per person onboard
for what kind of watercraft do you need an extra throwable pfd? - (answer)watercraft 16 feet or
longer, except canoes, kayaks and sups
besides being USCG approved, pfd's must be... - (answer)in good and serviceable condition,
readily accessible, and of the intended size for the wearer.
how old do you need to be to not have to be wearing your pfd at all times? - (answer)10 years of
age unless the watercraft is docked, anchored or moored
who must wear a pfd in maine - (answer)people on a PWC,
wearable type 1 pfd - (answer)geared for rough or remote waters where rescue may take a while.
provide the most buoyancy, and often will turn an unconscious person upright in the water.
wearable type II pfd - (answer)good for calm waters where quick rescue is likely.
wearable type III pfd - (answer)vests for when calm waters where quick rescue is likely. not
recommended for rough waters
throwable type 4 pfd - (answer)cushions and ring buoys that are designed for throwing at
somebody who is in trouble. not designed to be worn or used for people who are not able to hold
on.
, wearable type 5 pfds - (answer)special use pfds that are designed for specific activities, like
windsurfing, kayaking, or water skiing.
when can waterskiing not happen - (answer)half an hour after sunset and half an hour before
sunrise, within 200 feet of the shore, including islands.
Who can ride an ATV or snowmobile only with permission? - (answer)people under 16
One of the leading causes of snowmobile fatalities - (answer)drowning
Who needs to complete a training program with a parent or guardian before operating an ATV? -
(answer)Persons from ages 10-16
How much can 2'' of ice hold - (answer)one person on foot
how much can 3'' of ice hold - (answer)a group of people walking single file
how much can 7+ inches of ice hold - (answer)passenger car
when do you need to report an accident on snowmobile to the commissioner within 72 hours -
(answer)property damage of over $1000
how old do you need to be to accompany a minor operating an atv or snowmobile - (answer)21
years old
how old do you need to be to cross a public way on snowmobile or atv - (answer)16 years old
what must you do on snowmobile and atv before entering a public way - (answer)stop and yield
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | REAL EXAM QNA | 2025
LATEST UPDATED 100% RATED CORRECT | 100% VERFIED |
ALREADY GRADED A+|GUARANTEED TO PASS!!
Major causes of boating accidents and fatalities - (answer)Drinking alcohol and not wearing a
PFD
How much alcohol on land makes a boater equally intoxicated on water? - (answer)one third,
most people are impaired after one drink
What should be included in a float plan? - (answer)Describe the watercraft, destination,
departure and return times, names and info of people on board.
When operating a power driven watercraft, who must you give way to? - (answer)any watercraft
not under command, such as anchored or disabled watercraft, any watercraft restricted in its
ability to maneuver, like one towing another, a watercraft engaged in commercial fishing, and a
sailboat under sail unless it is overtaking.
wwhen operating a watercraft under sail, you must give way to - (answer)any watercraft not
under command, any watercraft restricted in its ability to maneuver, or a watercraft engaged in
commercial fishing.
what color sidelight is on the left or port side - (answer)red
what sidelight is on the watercrafts starboard or right side - (answer)green
sternlight - (answer)A white light placed at the stern
,what side of the challel are red colors, lights and even numbers - (answer)the right side of the
channel as a boater enters from the open sea or heads upstream
green colors, green lights, and odd numbers - (answer)indicate the left side of the channel as a
boater enters from the open sea or heads upstream
red right returning - (answer)a reminder of the correct course when returning from open waters
or heading upstream
non lateral marker - (answer)navigation aids that give information other than the edges of safe
water areas.
controlled non lateral markers - (answer)circles that indicate a controlled area such as speed
limit, no fishing, no anchoring, ski only or no skiing, or slow, no wake
exclusion non lateral markers - (answer)crossed diamonds indicate areas off limits to all
watercraft such as swimming areas, dams, and spillways.
danger non lateral markers - (answer)diamond markers that warn of rocks, shoals, construction,
dams, or stumps.
safe water markers - (answer)may be passed on either side
inland waters obstruction markers - (answer)should not pass between these buoys and the nearest
shore
a person under the age of 12 years old may not operate a watercraft of more than 10 horsepower
unless... - (answer)under the immediate supervision of a person in the boat that is more than 16
years of age.
,who can operate a PWC - (answer)nobody under the age of 16, and persons 16-17 years of age
may if they have completed a boater safety course and have proof of age, or if they are
accompanied by a person 18 years or older
how many pdfs do you need on all watercraft, including sup board, canoes, and kayaks? -
(answer)at least one USCG (us coast guard approved) per person onboard
for what kind of watercraft do you need an extra throwable pfd? - (answer)watercraft 16 feet or
longer, except canoes, kayaks and sups
besides being USCG approved, pfd's must be... - (answer)in good and serviceable condition,
readily accessible, and of the intended size for the wearer.
how old do you need to be to not have to be wearing your pfd at all times? - (answer)10 years of
age unless the watercraft is docked, anchored or moored
who must wear a pfd in maine - (answer)people on a PWC,
wearable type 1 pfd - (answer)geared for rough or remote waters where rescue may take a while.
provide the most buoyancy, and often will turn an unconscious person upright in the water.
wearable type II pfd - (answer)good for calm waters where quick rescue is likely.
wearable type III pfd - (answer)vests for when calm waters where quick rescue is likely. not
recommended for rough waters
throwable type 4 pfd - (answer)cushions and ring buoys that are designed for throwing at
somebody who is in trouble. not designed to be worn or used for people who are not able to hold
on.
, wearable type 5 pfds - (answer)special use pfds that are designed for specific activities, like
windsurfing, kayaking, or water skiing.
when can waterskiing not happen - (answer)half an hour after sunset and half an hour before
sunrise, within 200 feet of the shore, including islands.
Who can ride an ATV or snowmobile only with permission? - (answer)people under 16
One of the leading causes of snowmobile fatalities - (answer)drowning
Who needs to complete a training program with a parent or guardian before operating an ATV? -
(answer)Persons from ages 10-16
How much can 2'' of ice hold - (answer)one person on foot
how much can 3'' of ice hold - (answer)a group of people walking single file
how much can 7+ inches of ice hold - (answer)passenger car
when do you need to report an accident on snowmobile to the commissioner within 72 hours -
(answer)property damage of over $1000
how old do you need to be to accompany a minor operating an atv or snowmobile - (answer)21
years old
how old do you need to be to cross a public way on snowmobile or atv - (answer)16 years old
what must you do on snowmobile and atv before entering a public way - (answer)stop and yield
