Missouri boating quizzes
Comprehensive Questions
(Frequently Tested) with
Verified Answers Graded A+
What is the important safety information found on a boats capacity plate? - Ans: Maximum
weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What should you do with your float plan for a weekend or water outing? - Ans: Leave it with a
friend or relative
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boats fuel tank? - Ans: Keep contact
between the nozzle and vessel
How often should you check the engine oil level - Ans: Before each outing
How should a trailers safety chains be attached to the towing vehicle? - Ans: Crisscrossed
underneath
What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat - Ans: Don't exceed the limits on the
capacity plate
What should be included on a float plan? - Ans: Your plans for the water outing
, At what point should you open all windows and hatches when fueling - Ans: After fueling
What is the best way to clean the hull of your vessel to protect the environment? - Ans: Use
plain water or non-phosphate detergent
You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to load your equipment and
gear? - Ans: well away from the boat ramp and approach lane
What is the best way to approach a dock when there is strong wind or current? - Ans: Into the
wind or current
When boating at night, what does a single white light on a boat tell you? - Ans: You are
overtaking another boat or it is anchored
One boat is overtaking another. Which boat should stand on? - Ans: the boat being overtaken
What color is a boat's sternlight - Ans: White
What should the operator of a give-way vessel do to avoid colliding with a stand-on vessel? -
Ans: Take early and substantial action to stay well clear
Which of these causes most collisions? - Ans: Failing to keep a proper lookout
Which of these is a factor when determining the safe speed for a vessel? - Ans: Traffic density
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - Ans: You can stop
within an appropriate distance to avoid a collision
Comprehensive Questions
(Frequently Tested) with
Verified Answers Graded A+
What is the important safety information found on a boats capacity plate? - Ans: Maximum
weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What should you do with your float plan for a weekend or water outing? - Ans: Leave it with a
friend or relative
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boats fuel tank? - Ans: Keep contact
between the nozzle and vessel
How often should you check the engine oil level - Ans: Before each outing
How should a trailers safety chains be attached to the towing vehicle? - Ans: Crisscrossed
underneath
What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat - Ans: Don't exceed the limits on the
capacity plate
What should be included on a float plan? - Ans: Your plans for the water outing
, At what point should you open all windows and hatches when fueling - Ans: After fueling
What is the best way to clean the hull of your vessel to protect the environment? - Ans: Use
plain water or non-phosphate detergent
You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to load your equipment and
gear? - Ans: well away from the boat ramp and approach lane
What is the best way to approach a dock when there is strong wind or current? - Ans: Into the
wind or current
When boating at night, what does a single white light on a boat tell you? - Ans: You are
overtaking another boat or it is anchored
One boat is overtaking another. Which boat should stand on? - Ans: the boat being overtaken
What color is a boat's sternlight - Ans: White
What should the operator of a give-way vessel do to avoid colliding with a stand-on vessel? -
Ans: Take early and substantial action to stay well clear
Which of these causes most collisions? - Ans: Failing to keep a proper lookout
Which of these is a factor when determining the safe speed for a vessel? - Ans: Traffic density
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - Ans: You can stop
within an appropriate distance to avoid a collision
