FLORIDA BOAT SAFETY TEST
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
When approaching a mooring buoy, which of the following should you do? - Answer-
Approach slowly
What information is most important when passing near a lighthouse? - Answer-water
depth
When a sailboat overtakes a powerboat, which vessel is the stand-on vessel? - Answer-
Powerboat
When returning from sea, a green navigation buoy should be passed in what manner? -
Answer-always kept on port side
What does a regulatory buoy with a diamond symbol indicate? - Answer-Danger
When returning to homeport from seaward and you see a red buoy, how should you
respond? - Answer-Keep the buoy on your starboard side
What should a boater do with a float plan? - Answer-Give it to a friend or relative ashore
The state of visibility should be a determining factor when deciding what? - Answer-A
safe operating speed
What is the requirement for Coast Guard assistance when a vessel is aground? -
Answer-When the grounded vessel or crew are in immediate danger
What is the best way to avoid running aground? - Answer-look at the nautical chart
What is the primary responsibility for a vessel operator assisting a boat in destress? -
Answer-Keeping his/her vessel and him/herself out of danger
Which is the major cause of fatalities involving small boats? - Answer-falling overboard
and drowning
, Where should you aim a fire extinguisher's stream when extinguishing a fire? - Answer-
At the base of the fiire and use sweeping motion
What does a red flag with a diagonal white stripe mean? - Answer-diver in water
What must be visible to law enforcement personnel while operating a PWC? - Answer-
Registration numbers
Which is characteristic of low head dams? - Answer-They poze hazards both above and
below dams
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
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
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
When approaching a mooring buoy, which of the following should you do? - Answer-
Approach slowly
What information is most important when passing near a lighthouse? - Answer-water
depth
When a sailboat overtakes a powerboat, which vessel is the stand-on vessel? - Answer-
Powerboat
When returning from sea, a green navigation buoy should be passed in what manner? -
Answer-always kept on port side
What does a regulatory buoy with a diamond symbol indicate? - Answer-Danger
When returning to homeport from seaward and you see a red buoy, how should you
respond? - Answer-Keep the buoy on your starboard side
What should a boater do with a float plan? - Answer-Give it to a friend or relative ashore
The state of visibility should be a determining factor when deciding what? - Answer-A
safe operating speed
What is the requirement for Coast Guard assistance when a vessel is aground? -
Answer-When the grounded vessel or crew are in immediate danger
What is the best way to avoid running aground? - Answer-look at the nautical chart
What is the primary responsibility for a vessel operator assisting a boat in destress? -
Answer-Keeping his/her vessel and him/herself out of danger
Which is the major cause of fatalities involving small boats? - Answer-falling overboard
and drowning
, Where should you aim a fire extinguisher's stream when extinguishing a fire? - Answer-
At the base of the fiire and use sweeping motion
What does a red flag with a diagonal white stripe mean? - Answer-diver in water
What must be visible to law enforcement personnel while operating a PWC? - Answer-
Registration numbers
Which is characteristic of low head dams? - Answer-They poze hazards both above and
below dams
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
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
