CALIFORNIA BOATING LICENSE
COMPLETE EXAM BUNDLE 2026
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What must you do if you see another vessel's red and white lights off
your starboard bow? Answer: Maneuver to avoid a collision
⩥ What must you do when anchoring at night? Answer: Turn on an all-
around white light
⩥ What is being signaled when you hear 5 short blasts from another
vessel's horn? Answer: They are indicating a dangerous situation exists
⩥ What is the proper procedure for using hand-held visual distress signal
flares? Answer: Display only when immediate or potential danger exists
⩥ Which of the following is required on federally-controlled waters for
boats less than 39.4 feet? Answer: Whistle
⩥ When selecting a PFD, what should be the most important
consideration? Answer: Size
, ⩥ 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
⩥ A 14-foot boat operating under oars after dark must show what color
light to prevent a collision? Answer: White
⩥ What type of boat is most likely to have a planing hull? Answer: A ski
boat
⩥ What does a boat's capacity plate indicate? Answer: The maximum
number of persons and weight the boat should carry
⩥ Where must registration numbers be displayed? Answer: Bow
⩥ When on board and facing the bow of a boat, where is the port side?
Answer: On your left
⩥ If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No
Discharge Zone? Answer: Be certain that the Y valve is secured in the
closed position
COMPLETE EXAM BUNDLE 2026
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What must you do if you see another vessel's red and white lights off
your starboard bow? Answer: Maneuver to avoid a collision
⩥ What must you do when anchoring at night? Answer: Turn on an all-
around white light
⩥ What is being signaled when you hear 5 short blasts from another
vessel's horn? Answer: They are indicating a dangerous situation exists
⩥ What is the proper procedure for using hand-held visual distress signal
flares? Answer: Display only when immediate or potential danger exists
⩥ Which of the following is required on federally-controlled waters for
boats less than 39.4 feet? Answer: Whistle
⩥ When selecting a PFD, what should be the most important
consideration? Answer: Size
, ⩥ 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
⩥ A 14-foot boat operating under oars after dark must show what color
light to prevent a collision? Answer: White
⩥ What type of boat is most likely to have a planing hull? Answer: A ski
boat
⩥ What does a boat's capacity plate indicate? Answer: The maximum
number of persons and weight the boat should carry
⩥ Where must registration numbers be displayed? Answer: Bow
⩥ When on board and facing the bow of a boat, where is the port side?
Answer: On your left
⩥ If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No
Discharge Zone? Answer: Be certain that the Y valve is secured in the
closed position
