MISSOURI BOATING LICENSE PRACTICE
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local
waterway? Answer: Consult a nautical chart.
◉ Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in
the water? Answer: Type I
◉ Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?
Answer: mounted in an accessible location
◉ What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel?
Answer: increases the likelihood of accidents
◉ What sound producing device(s) is required when boating on
Texas waters in an 18-foot powerboat? Answer: a whistle, horn, or
other means to make an efficient signal
◉ What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance
program? Answer: checking the oil level before ever outing
, ◉ What should you do before fueling your boat? Answer: Turn off
the engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings.
◉ How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? Answer: Turn off
the engine when passengers are boarding.
◉ What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while
boating? Answer: Have everyone wear an appropriate life jacket at
all times.
◉ What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before
departing? Answer: where to find the PFDs and visual distress
signals
◉ According to the Texas Water Safety Act, how far must you keep
your vessel from a diving area marked b diver-down flag? Answer: at
least 50 feet
◉ Which is true about operating a boat in Texas while intoxicated?
Answer: By operating a vessel on Texas waters, a boater has
consented to alcohol testing if arrested by a law enforcement officer.
◉ How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe
speed? Answer: You have enough time to avoid a collision
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local
waterway? Answer: Consult a nautical chart.
◉ Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in
the water? Answer: Type I
◉ Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?
Answer: mounted in an accessible location
◉ What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel?
Answer: increases the likelihood of accidents
◉ What sound producing device(s) is required when boating on
Texas waters in an 18-foot powerboat? Answer: a whistle, horn, or
other means to make an efficient signal
◉ What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance
program? Answer: checking the oil level before ever outing
, ◉ What should you do before fueling your boat? Answer: Turn off
the engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings.
◉ How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? Answer: Turn off
the engine when passengers are boarding.
◉ What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while
boating? Answer: Have everyone wear an appropriate life jacket at
all times.
◉ What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before
departing? Answer: where to find the PFDs and visual distress
signals
◉ According to the Texas Water Safety Act, how far must you keep
your vessel from a diving area marked b diver-down flag? Answer: at
least 50 feet
◉ Which is true about operating a boat in Texas while intoxicated?
Answer: By operating a vessel on Texas waters, a boater has
consented to alcohol testing if arrested by a law enforcement officer.
◉ How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe
speed? Answer: You have enough time to avoid a collision
