BoatUS Foundation Online Boating Safety Course
Exam TEST STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 REAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
SOLUTIONS || GUARANTEED PASS <LATEST
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Section 1: Boating Regulations and Rules of the Road
1. What is the primary responsibility of every boat operator?
• A) To have fun
• B) To ensure the safety of all passengers and others on the water
• C) To get to the destination as quickly as possible
• D) To catch the most fish
• Correct Answer: B - The operator is legally and ethically responsible for
the vessel and everyone on it.
2. According to navigation rules, what is the term for a "stand-on" vessel?
• A) The vessel that must take early and substantial action to avoid a collision
• B) The vessel that must maintain its course and speed
• C) The faster vessel in any situation
• D) The vessel with more passengers
• Correct Answer: B - The stand-on vessel must maintain course and speed,
while the "give-way" vessel (A) must take action.
3. Two power-driven vessels are meeting head-on. What action should both
operators take?
• A) Both should turn to port (left)
• B) Both should turn to starboard (right)
, • C) The smaller vessel should yield
• D) They should both maintain course and speed
• Correct Answer: B - Both vessels should alter course to starboard to pass
port-to-port, like cars on a road.
4. What must a vessel operator do when encountering a sailing vessel under
sail only?
• A) Sound one short blast and turn to port
• B) Maintain course and speed, as they have the right-of-way
• C) Take early and substantial action to keep clear
• D) Speed up to pass quickly
• Correct Answer: C - A power-driven vessel is typically the give-way vessel
to a sailboat under sail alone.
Section 2: Safety Equipment (PFDs & Fire Extinguishers)
5. How many wearable Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) must be on board a
16-foot powerboat?
• A) One for every two passengers
• B) One for each person on board
• C) Two, regardless of passengers
• D) Only for children and non-swimmers
• Correct Answer: B - You must have one properly sized, serviceable,
USCG-approved wearable PFD for every person.
6. A Type III PFD is best described as:
• A) A throwable cushion
• B) A wearable flotation aid designed for comfort and continuous wear
• C) An offshore life jacket designed for rough, open water
Exam TEST STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 REAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
SOLUTIONS || GUARANTEED PASS <LATEST
VERSION>
Section 1: Boating Regulations and Rules of the Road
1. What is the primary responsibility of every boat operator?
• A) To have fun
• B) To ensure the safety of all passengers and others on the water
• C) To get to the destination as quickly as possible
• D) To catch the most fish
• Correct Answer: B - The operator is legally and ethically responsible for
the vessel and everyone on it.
2. According to navigation rules, what is the term for a "stand-on" vessel?
• A) The vessel that must take early and substantial action to avoid a collision
• B) The vessel that must maintain its course and speed
• C) The faster vessel in any situation
• D) The vessel with more passengers
• Correct Answer: B - The stand-on vessel must maintain course and speed,
while the "give-way" vessel (A) must take action.
3. Two power-driven vessels are meeting head-on. What action should both
operators take?
• A) Both should turn to port (left)
• B) Both should turn to starboard (right)
, • C) The smaller vessel should yield
• D) They should both maintain course and speed
• Correct Answer: B - Both vessels should alter course to starboard to pass
port-to-port, like cars on a road.
4. What must a vessel operator do when encountering a sailing vessel under
sail only?
• A) Sound one short blast and turn to port
• B) Maintain course and speed, as they have the right-of-way
• C) Take early and substantial action to keep clear
• D) Speed up to pass quickly
• Correct Answer: C - A power-driven vessel is typically the give-way vessel
to a sailboat under sail alone.
Section 2: Safety Equipment (PFDs & Fire Extinguishers)
5. How many wearable Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) must be on board a
16-foot powerboat?
• A) One for every two passengers
• B) One for each person on board
• C) Two, regardless of passengers
• D) Only for children and non-swimmers
• Correct Answer: B - You must have one properly sized, serviceable,
USCG-approved wearable PFD for every person.
6. A Type III PFD is best described as:
• A) A throwable cushion
• B) A wearable flotation aid designed for comfort and continuous wear
• C) An offshore life jacket designed for rough, open water
