BOAT ED TEMPORARY BOATERS TEST
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat? - ANS The other boat
may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
Vessel operators involved in a reportable boating accident must report the accident by the
quickest means possible to: - ANS all the above
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry
safely in certain weather conditions. What are the conditions? - ANS good weather
When you see a red flag or body with a white diagonal stripe ( divers down symbol), you must: -
ANS both A and C
Any person born on or after January 1,1988, who operates a vessel with a motor of 10
horsepower or greater must have the following: - ANS proof of approved boater safety
education
What is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an engine cut off switch? - ANS to shut off the
engine if the operator falls overboard
our boat capsizes but remains afloat , what should you do ? - ANS hang onto to the boat or
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climb
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, When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, you see a mud trail in your wake where your
boat has churned up the bottom, if you see this trail you should: - ANS stop your vessel and
pole or walk it out the area
What three ingredients ignite a fire? - ANS heat,oxygen,fire
You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a red triangular daymark, why should you do? -
ANS keep the marker on your starboard (right side)
Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area? - ANS range crossed
diamond
A powerboat is operating at night. Which of these lights must be shown ? - ANS white
masthead light
A motor boat and a pic are approaching head-on. What action must be taken? - ANS Both
vessels should turn to the starboard (right) .
What should the operator of a stand on vessel do when encountering a giveaway vessel? -
ANS maintain course and speed unless the give way vessel does not take action
According to Florida law, what should be done with a badly discolored USCG-approved PFD with
a torn strap. - ANS discard and replace it
Where is the best place to put PFDs while you are out on your boat? - ANS in an open bin
near the passenger seats
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Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? - ANS operator
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EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat? - ANS The other boat
may create a blind spot for the PWC operator
Vessel operators involved in a reportable boating accident must report the accident by the
quickest means possible to: - ANS all the above
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry
safely in certain weather conditions. What are the conditions? - ANS good weather
When you see a red flag or body with a white diagonal stripe ( divers down symbol), you must: -
ANS both A and C
Any person born on or after January 1,1988, who operates a vessel with a motor of 10
horsepower or greater must have the following: - ANS proof of approved boater safety
education
What is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an engine cut off switch? - ANS to shut off the
engine if the operator falls overboard
our boat capsizes but remains afloat , what should you do ? - ANS hang onto to the boat or
1
climb
Page
@COPYRIGHT @THEBRIGHT 2025/2026
, When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, you see a mud trail in your wake where your
boat has churned up the bottom, if you see this trail you should: - ANS stop your vessel and
pole or walk it out the area
What three ingredients ignite a fire? - ANS heat,oxygen,fire
You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a red triangular daymark, why should you do? -
ANS keep the marker on your starboard (right side)
Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area? - ANS range crossed
diamond
A powerboat is operating at night. Which of these lights must be shown ? - ANS white
masthead light
A motor boat and a pic are approaching head-on. What action must be taken? - ANS Both
vessels should turn to the starboard (right) .
What should the operator of a stand on vessel do when encountering a giveaway vessel? -
ANS maintain course and speed unless the give way vessel does not take action
According to Florida law, what should be done with a badly discolored USCG-approved PFD with
a torn strap. - ANS discard and replace it
Where is the best place to put PFDs while you are out on your boat? - ANS in an open bin
near the passenger seats
2
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? - ANS operator
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