Boat Safety Test (FLORIDA) with
Questions, Answers and Rationale
2025
All boats operating between sunset and sunrise ------- Correct Ans ---------- Turn on navigation
lights
What must you do when anchoring at night? ------- Correct Ans ---------- Turn on an all-around
white light
In the United States, what is the safety and distress calling frequency? ------- Correct Ans ---------
- VHF Channel 16
HF Channel 16 ------- Correct Ans ---------- Mechanical
At a minimum, what should a non-powered canoe or kayak display in reduced visibility? -------
Correct Ans ---------- All around white light
Which is a characteristic of a Type III PFD? ------- Correct Ans ---------- It will not turn most
unconscious wearers face-up
When paddling a canoe at night, which piece of equipment should be carried to help avoid a
collision? ------- Correct Ans ---------- Flashlight
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? ------- Correct
Ans ---------- A whistle or horn
,If pyrotechnic visual distress signals are used, how many must be onboard? ------- Correct Ans --
-------- 3
What type of boat requires navigation lights? ------- Correct Ans ---------- All boats operating
between sunset and sunrise
The tongue weight of a trailer should be what percent of the Gross Trailer Weight Rating
(GTWR)? ------- Correct Ans ---------- 5 to 15%
Trailer ratings are based on what? ------- Correct Ans ---------- The total weight of the trailer and
boat
What is the best course of action if you see a thunderstorm approaching? ------- Correct Ans ------
---- Put your life jacket on, secure crew and gear, and keep a sharp lookout
Tide tables contain which of the following? ------- Correct Ans ---------- The height of the tide
What currents are a result of the movement of the sun and the moon? ------- Correct Ans ----------
Tidal currents
What should you do when operating a boat in large waves and high wind? ------- Correct Ans ----
------ Head into the waves at a slight angle and reduce speed
What is an important step in the fueling process? ------- Correct Ans ---------- Ensuring electrical
switches are off
In many states, trailers with a GVWR of 1,500 pounds or greater are required by law to have
what equipment? ------- Correct Ans ---------- Brakes
, When retrieving a boat at a ramp what should be avoided? ------- Correct Ans ---------- Power
loading onto the trailer
How much fuel is it illegal to spill overboard? ------- Correct Ans ---------- Any amount that
causes a sheen
What should you do when operating in conditions of reduced visibility? ------- Correct Ans -------
--- Turn on navigation lights
What is being signaled when you hear 5 short blasts from another vessel's horn? ------- Correct
Ans ---------- They are indicating a dangerous situation exists
A boat less than 12 meters (39.4 feet) in length, must have which of the following aboard? -------
Correct Ans ---------- Sound signaling device
Which statement is true concerning visual distress signals? ------- Correct Ans ---------- Flares are
rated for day, night or combined day/night use
Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a PFD during what activity? ------- Correct Ans
---------- At all times when on the water
Which of the following is required to have a backfire flame arrestor? ------- Correct Ans ----------
A boat with a gasoline inboard engine
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? ------- Correct
Ans ---------- A whistle or horn
How often should the inflator on a Type V PFD be checked? ------- Correct Ans ---------- Every
time it is worn
Questions, Answers and Rationale
2025
All boats operating between sunset and sunrise ------- Correct Ans ---------- Turn on navigation
lights
What must you do when anchoring at night? ------- Correct Ans ---------- Turn on an all-around
white light
In the United States, what is the safety and distress calling frequency? ------- Correct Ans ---------
- VHF Channel 16
HF Channel 16 ------- Correct Ans ---------- Mechanical
At a minimum, what should a non-powered canoe or kayak display in reduced visibility? -------
Correct Ans ---------- All around white light
Which is a characteristic of a Type III PFD? ------- Correct Ans ---------- It will not turn most
unconscious wearers face-up
When paddling a canoe at night, which piece of equipment should be carried to help avoid a
collision? ------- Correct Ans ---------- Flashlight
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? ------- Correct
Ans ---------- A whistle or horn
,If pyrotechnic visual distress signals are used, how many must be onboard? ------- Correct Ans --
-------- 3
What type of boat requires navigation lights? ------- Correct Ans ---------- All boats operating
between sunset and sunrise
The tongue weight of a trailer should be what percent of the Gross Trailer Weight Rating
(GTWR)? ------- Correct Ans ---------- 5 to 15%
Trailer ratings are based on what? ------- Correct Ans ---------- The total weight of the trailer and
boat
What is the best course of action if you see a thunderstorm approaching? ------- Correct Ans ------
---- Put your life jacket on, secure crew and gear, and keep a sharp lookout
Tide tables contain which of the following? ------- Correct Ans ---------- The height of the tide
What currents are a result of the movement of the sun and the moon? ------- Correct Ans ----------
Tidal currents
What should you do when operating a boat in large waves and high wind? ------- Correct Ans ----
------ Head into the waves at a slight angle and reduce speed
What is an important step in the fueling process? ------- Correct Ans ---------- Ensuring electrical
switches are off
In many states, trailers with a GVWR of 1,500 pounds or greater are required by law to have
what equipment? ------- Correct Ans ---------- Brakes
, When retrieving a boat at a ramp what should be avoided? ------- Correct Ans ---------- Power
loading onto the trailer
How much fuel is it illegal to spill overboard? ------- Correct Ans ---------- Any amount that
causes a sheen
What should you do when operating in conditions of reduced visibility? ------- Correct Ans -------
--- Turn on navigation lights
What is being signaled when you hear 5 short blasts from another vessel's horn? ------- Correct
Ans ---------- They are indicating a dangerous situation exists
A boat less than 12 meters (39.4 feet) in length, must have which of the following aboard? -------
Correct Ans ---------- Sound signaling device
Which statement is true concerning visual distress signals? ------- Correct Ans ---------- Flares are
rated for day, night or combined day/night use
Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a PFD during what activity? ------- Correct Ans
---------- At all times when on the water
Which of the following is required to have a backfire flame arrestor? ------- Correct Ans ----------
A boat with a gasoline inboard engine
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? ------- Correct
Ans ---------- A whistle or horn
How often should the inflator on a Type V PFD be checked? ------- Correct Ans ---------- Every
time it is worn
