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Texas Boater Education Certification
Exam Review Questions And Answers
2026
According to Texas law, what age person must be supervised by a person 18 years
of age or older on board the vessel in order to operate a personal watercraft? -
correct-answer-those less than 13 years of age
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - correct-answer-
Watch for navigational hazards.
According to Texas law, during what hours is it illegal to operate a personal
watercraft? - correct-answer-between sunset and sunrise
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What should paddlers do to protect against capsizing their canoe or kayak? -
correct-answer-Keep a low center of gravity and three points of contact.
According to Texas law, children under what age must wear a USCG-approved PFD
(life jacket) while underway on a vessel less than 26 feet long? - correct-answer-
those under 13 years of age
What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching
head-on? - correct-answer-Both vessels should turn to starboard (right).
What could happen if you anchor a boat from the stern? - correct-answer-It may
cause the boat to swamp.
What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water? - correct-answer-Try to
reboard our boat, even if it is swamped.
Texas Boater Education Certification
Exam Review Questions And Answers
2026
According to Texas law, what age person must be supervised by a person 18 years
of age or older on board the vessel in order to operate a personal watercraft? -
correct-answer-those less than 13 years of age
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - correct-answer-
Watch for navigational hazards.
According to Texas law, during what hours is it illegal to operate a personal
watercraft? - correct-answer-between sunset and sunrise
, 2|Page
What should paddlers do to protect against capsizing their canoe or kayak? -
correct-answer-Keep a low center of gravity and three points of contact.
According to Texas law, children under what age must wear a USCG-approved PFD
(life jacket) while underway on a vessel less than 26 feet long? - correct-answer-
those under 13 years of age
What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching
head-on? - correct-answer-Both vessels should turn to starboard (right).
What could happen if you anchor a boat from the stern? - correct-answer-It may
cause the boat to swamp.
What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water? - correct-answer-Try to
reboard our boat, even if it is swamped.
