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BOAT SAFETY TEST FLORIDA EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (OVER 100
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026
All boats operating between sunset and sunrise - (ANSWER)Turn on navigation
lights
What must you do when anchoring at night? - (ANSWER)Turn on an all-around
white light
In the United States, what is the safety and distress calling frequency? -
(ANSWER)VHF Channel 16
HF Channel 16 - (ANSWER)Mechanical
At a minimum, what should a non-powered canoe or kayak display in reduced
visibility? - (ANSWER)All around white light
Which is a characteristic of a Type III PFD? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Flashlight
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According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? -
(ANSWER)A whistle or horn
If pyrotechnic visual distress signals are used, how many must be onboard? -
(ANSWER)3
What type of boat requires navigation lights? - (ANSWER)All boats operating
between sunset and sunrise
The tongue weight of a trailer should be what percent of the Gross Trailer Weight
Rating (GTWR)? - (ANSWER)5 to 15%
Trailer ratings are based on what? - (ANSWER)The total weight of the trailer and
boat
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
Tide tables contain which of the following? - (ANSWER)The height of the tide
What currents are a result of the movement of the sun and the moon? -
(ANSWER)Tidal currents
BOAT SAFETY TEST FLORIDA EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (OVER 100
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026
All boats operating between sunset and sunrise - (ANSWER)Turn on navigation
lights
What must you do when anchoring at night? - (ANSWER)Turn on an all-around
white light
In the United States, what is the safety and distress calling frequency? -
(ANSWER)VHF Channel 16
HF Channel 16 - (ANSWER)Mechanical
At a minimum, what should a non-powered canoe or kayak display in reduced
visibility? - (ANSWER)All around white light
Which is a characteristic of a Type III PFD? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Flashlight
, 2
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? -
(ANSWER)A whistle or horn
If pyrotechnic visual distress signals are used, how many must be onboard? -
(ANSWER)3
What type of boat requires navigation lights? - (ANSWER)All boats operating
between sunset and sunrise
The tongue weight of a trailer should be what percent of the Gross Trailer Weight
Rating (GTWR)? - (ANSWER)5 to 15%
Trailer ratings are based on what? - (ANSWER)The total weight of the trailer and
boat
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
Tide tables contain which of the following? - (ANSWER)The height of the tide
What currents are a result of the movement of the sun and the moon? -
(ANSWER)Tidal currents
