FLORIDA BOATING LICENSING 2024 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS
WELL ORGANIZED!!!
What does a capacity plate indicate?
Safe load limit
Deep "V" hulls operate best in what type of water conditions?
Rough water
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the starboard side?
On your right
When onboard and facing the bow of a boat, where is the port side?
On your left
Where onboard a boat are the gunwales located?
At the top of the sides
Where must registration numbers be displayed?
,Bow
Where on the boat are registration numbers placed?
On the forward half of the boat
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No Discharge Zone?
Be certain that the Y valve is secured in the closed position
In order to dispose of plastic trash while boating, what must you do?
Wait until you return and properly dispose ashore
When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of aquatic
nuisance species?
Before you leave the ramp area
Which of the following is a feature of a Type IV flotation device?
It is designed to be thrown
What should you do with a torn life jacket?
, Discard and replace it - do not attempt to fix it
How often should the inflator on a Type V life jacket be checked?
Every time it is worn
Which of the following is required to have a backfire flame arrestor?
A boat with a gasoline inboard engine
Which of the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable dinghy?
A PFD for each person aboard
A properly fitted wearable PFD should have which characteristics?
Keep the head and chin above the water
What must you do if you see another vessel's red and white lights off your
starboard bow?
Maneuver to avoid a collision
ANSWERS
WELL ORGANIZED!!!
What does a capacity plate indicate?
Safe load limit
Deep "V" hulls operate best in what type of water conditions?
Rough water
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the starboard side?
On your right
When onboard and facing the bow of a boat, where is the port side?
On your left
Where onboard a boat are the gunwales located?
At the top of the sides
Where must registration numbers be displayed?
,Bow
Where on the boat are registration numbers placed?
On the forward half of the boat
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No Discharge Zone?
Be certain that the Y valve is secured in the closed position
In order to dispose of plastic trash while boating, what must you do?
Wait until you return and properly dispose ashore
When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of aquatic
nuisance species?
Before you leave the ramp area
Which of the following is a feature of a Type IV flotation device?
It is designed to be thrown
What should you do with a torn life jacket?
, Discard and replace it - do not attempt to fix it
How often should the inflator on a Type V life jacket be checked?
Every time it is worn
Which of the following is required to have a backfire flame arrestor?
A boat with a gasoline inboard engine
Which of the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable dinghy?
A PFD for each person aboard
A properly fitted wearable PFD should have which characteristics?
Keep the head and chin above the water
What must you do if you see another vessel's red and white lights off your
starboard bow?
Maneuver to avoid a collision
