florida boating certification exam verified with
correct answers 2026/2027 version
what should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you are in a seagrass
area?- correct answer >>>stop your vessel, silt the motor, and pole or walk the vessel
out of the sea-grass bed.
boaters operating in rivers, inlets, or navigation channels must make a reasonable effort
to stay certain distance from a divers-down flag or buoy.- correct answer >>>100 feet
what should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of
an emergency?- correct answer >>>conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
what apperas on the capacity plate of a powerboat and, by Florida law, must not be
exceeded?- correct answer >>>maximum weight, persons, horsepower
according to Florida law, what must a vessel operator do when entering a "no wake"
area?- correct answer >>>slow down to idle speed
when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced- correct answer >>>when it is
slightly torn
what is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program?- correct answer
>>>checking the oil level before ever outing
what should you do, at a minimum, before leaving for a daytime outing on the water?-
correct answer >>>contact a responsible person and tell him/her where you will be
boating and when you plan to return
how much line should you let out when anchoring?- correct answer >>>7 to 10 times as
much line as the water depth
what should you do before allowing someone also to operated your vessel- correct
answer >>>make sure they meet the minimum age and education requirements for
operation
what should you do if your vessel capsizes and remains floating uside down?- correct
answer >>>climb onto the bottom of the overturned vessel
if you are operating a PWC and see a powerboat approaching from the right, what
should you do?- correct answer >>>you are the vessel on the left and so you should
give way and allow the other vessel to pass
correct answers 2026/2027 version
what should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you are in a seagrass
area?- correct answer >>>stop your vessel, silt the motor, and pole or walk the vessel
out of the sea-grass bed.
boaters operating in rivers, inlets, or navigation channels must make a reasonable effort
to stay certain distance from a divers-down flag or buoy.- correct answer >>>100 feet
what should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of
an emergency?- correct answer >>>conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
what apperas on the capacity plate of a powerboat and, by Florida law, must not be
exceeded?- correct answer >>>maximum weight, persons, horsepower
according to Florida law, what must a vessel operator do when entering a "no wake"
area?- correct answer >>>slow down to idle speed
when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced- correct answer >>>when it is
slightly torn
what is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program?- correct answer
>>>checking the oil level before ever outing
what should you do, at a minimum, before leaving for a daytime outing on the water?-
correct answer >>>contact a responsible person and tell him/her where you will be
boating and when you plan to return
how much line should you let out when anchoring?- correct answer >>>7 to 10 times as
much line as the water depth
what should you do before allowing someone also to operated your vessel- correct
answer >>>make sure they meet the minimum age and education requirements for
operation
what should you do if your vessel capsizes and remains floating uside down?- correct
answer >>>climb onto the bottom of the overturned vessel
if you are operating a PWC and see a powerboat approaching from the right, what
should you do?- correct answer >>>you are the vessel on the left and so you should
give way and allow the other vessel to pass
