Florida Boating License Tested Exam
Questions with Verified Answers
Latest Update!!Passed!!
When selecting a life jacket, what should be the most important consideration? -
Answer-Size
Inboard gasoline boats built after July 31st, 1981 must have what type of ventilation
system? - Answer-Mechanical
Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a life jacket during what activity? -
Answer-At all times when on the water
What does a red and green light indicate when seen together at night? - Answer-A
sailboat is heading straight at you
If another boat signals their intention to pass you from astern, what should you do? -
Answer-Answer with the same signal if in agreement and maintain course and speed
If pyrotechnic visual distress signals are required, how many must be onboard? -
Answer-Three
What is the purpose of filing a float plan? - Answer-To provide important information in
case of an emergency
Tide tables contain which of the following? - Answer-The height of the tide
What is the best course of action if you see a thunderstorm approaching? - Answer-Put
your life jacket on, secure crew and gear, and keep a sharp lookout
What equipment is required to be on a trailer? - Answer-Lights
What test can be performed to detect a leak after fueling a gasoline-powered boat? -
Answer-Sniff test
How many minutes should a blower be operated before starting an engine? - Answer-
Four
What should you do when fueling an outboard boat with a portable tank? - Answer-Put
the tank on the dock or shore to fill it
, How does alcohol use affect boat operators or passengers? - Answer-Balance is
impaired
A boat operating in a narrow channel is required to keep as close as is safe to what
side? - Answer-Side closest to starboard
According to US Coast Guard statistics, what is the main cause of most fatal boating
accidents? - Answer-Poor operator judgment and lack of awareness
What is the term for the disturbed water left behind as a boat moves through the water?
- Answer-Wake
Which statement is true about red buoys under the Inland Rules? - Answer-They should
be passed on your starboard side when going upstream
What should be avoided when anchoring? - Answer-Throwing the anchor as far away
from the boat as possible and backing up
Which of the following is recommended when docking your boat? - Answer-Have your
fenders and dock lines ready before you approach the dock
Maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and hearing applies to boats under
what circumstances? - Answer-All boats at all hours
Which of the following must follow Navigation Rules for a powerboat? - Answer-A
sailboat with its engine engaged
What does a capacity plate indicate? - Answer-Safe load limit
Deep "V" hulls operate best in what type of water conditions? - Answer-Rough water
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the starboard side? - Answer-On
your right
When onboard and facing the bow of a boat, where is the port side? - Answer-On your
left
Where onboard a boat are the gunwales located? - Answer-At the top of the sides
Where must registration numbers be displayed? - Answer-Bow
Where on the boat are registration numbers placed? - Answer-On the forward half of the
boat
Questions with Verified Answers
Latest Update!!Passed!!
When selecting a life jacket, what should be the most important consideration? -
Answer-Size
Inboard gasoline boats built after July 31st, 1981 must have what type of ventilation
system? - Answer-Mechanical
Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a life jacket during what activity? -
Answer-At all times when on the water
What does a red and green light indicate when seen together at night? - Answer-A
sailboat is heading straight at you
If another boat signals their intention to pass you from astern, what should you do? -
Answer-Answer with the same signal if in agreement and maintain course and speed
If pyrotechnic visual distress signals are required, how many must be onboard? -
Answer-Three
What is the purpose of filing a float plan? - Answer-To provide important information in
case of an emergency
Tide tables contain which of the following? - Answer-The height of the tide
What is the best course of action if you see a thunderstorm approaching? - Answer-Put
your life jacket on, secure crew and gear, and keep a sharp lookout
What equipment is required to be on a trailer? - Answer-Lights
What test can be performed to detect a leak after fueling a gasoline-powered boat? -
Answer-Sniff test
How many minutes should a blower be operated before starting an engine? - Answer-
Four
What should you do when fueling an outboard boat with a portable tank? - Answer-Put
the tank on the dock or shore to fill it
, How does alcohol use affect boat operators or passengers? - Answer-Balance is
impaired
A boat operating in a narrow channel is required to keep as close as is safe to what
side? - Answer-Side closest to starboard
According to US Coast Guard statistics, what is the main cause of most fatal boating
accidents? - Answer-Poor operator judgment and lack of awareness
What is the term for the disturbed water left behind as a boat moves through the water?
- Answer-Wake
Which statement is true about red buoys under the Inland Rules? - Answer-They should
be passed on your starboard side when going upstream
What should be avoided when anchoring? - Answer-Throwing the anchor as far away
from the boat as possible and backing up
Which of the following is recommended when docking your boat? - Answer-Have your
fenders and dock lines ready before you approach the dock
Maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and hearing applies to boats under
what circumstances? - Answer-All boats at all hours
Which of the following must follow Navigation Rules for a powerboat? - Answer-A
sailboat with its engine engaged
What does a capacity plate indicate? - Answer-Safe load limit
Deep "V" hulls operate best in what type of water conditions? - Answer-Rough water
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the starboard side? - Answer-On
your right
When onboard and facing the bow of a boat, where is the port side? - Answer-On your
left
Where onboard a boat are the gunwales located? - Answer-At the top of the sides
Where must registration numbers be displayed? - Answer-Bow
Where on the boat are registration numbers placed? - Answer-On the forward half of the
boat
