MISSOURI BOATING LICENSE
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE ANSWERS ACCURATE
⫸ What should you do with your float plan for a weekend or water
outing? Answer: Leave it with a friend or relative
⫸ How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boats fuel tank?
Answer: Keep contact between the nozzle and vessel
⫸ How often should you check the engine oil level Answer: Before
each outing
⫸ How should a trailers safety chains be attached to the towing vehicle?
Answer: Crisscrossed underneath
⫸ What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat Answer: Don't
exceed the limits on the capacity plate
⫸ What should be included on a float plan? Answer: Your plans for the
water outing
,⫸ At what point should you open all windows and hatches when fueling
Answer: After fueling
⫸ What is the best way to clean the hull of your vessel to protect the
environment? Answer: Use plain water or non-phosphate detergent
⫸ You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to
load your equipment and gear? Answer: well away from the boat ramp
and approach lane
⫸ What is the best way to approach a dock when there is strong wind or
current? Answer: Into the wind or current
⫸ When boating at night, what does a single white light on a boat tell
you? Answer: You are overtaking another boat or it is anchored
⫸ One boat is overtaking another. Which boat should stand on?
Answer: the boat being overtaken
⫸ What color is a boat's sternlight Answer: White
⫸ What should the operator of a give-way vessel do to avoid colliding
with a stand-on vessel? Answer: Take early and substantial action to stay
well clear
, ⫸ Which of these causes most collisions? Answer: Failing to keep a
proper lookout
⫸ Which of these is a factor when determining the safe speed for a
vessel? Answer: Traffic density
⫸ How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe
speed? Answer: You can stop within an appropriate distance to avoid a
collision
⫸ When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat, which one is the give-
way vessel Answer: Powerboat
⫸ A sailboat is underway in the fog. What sound signal should you
hear? Answer: One prolonged blast plus two short blasts every two
minutes
⫸ You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine
that you are the stand-on vessel. What must you do? Answer: Maintain
course and speed unless the give-way vessel fails to take action
⫸ Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? Answer: to
avoid collisions
⫸ When can a navigation rules be overlooked? Answer: When
necessary to avoid immediate danger.
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE ANSWERS ACCURATE
⫸ What should you do with your float plan for a weekend or water
outing? Answer: Leave it with a friend or relative
⫸ How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boats fuel tank?
Answer: Keep contact between the nozzle and vessel
⫸ How often should you check the engine oil level Answer: Before
each outing
⫸ How should a trailers safety chains be attached to the towing vehicle?
Answer: Crisscrossed underneath
⫸ What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat Answer: Don't
exceed the limits on the capacity plate
⫸ What should be included on a float plan? Answer: Your plans for the
water outing
,⫸ At what point should you open all windows and hatches when fueling
Answer: After fueling
⫸ What is the best way to clean the hull of your vessel to protect the
environment? Answer: Use plain water or non-phosphate detergent
⫸ You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to
load your equipment and gear? Answer: well away from the boat ramp
and approach lane
⫸ What is the best way to approach a dock when there is strong wind or
current? Answer: Into the wind or current
⫸ When boating at night, what does a single white light on a boat tell
you? Answer: You are overtaking another boat or it is anchored
⫸ One boat is overtaking another. Which boat should stand on?
Answer: the boat being overtaken
⫸ What color is a boat's sternlight Answer: White
⫸ What should the operator of a give-way vessel do to avoid colliding
with a stand-on vessel? Answer: Take early and substantial action to stay
well clear
, ⫸ Which of these causes most collisions? Answer: Failing to keep a
proper lookout
⫸ Which of these is a factor when determining the safe speed for a
vessel? Answer: Traffic density
⫸ How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe
speed? Answer: You can stop within an appropriate distance to avoid a
collision
⫸ When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat, which one is the give-
way vessel Answer: Powerboat
⫸ A sailboat is underway in the fog. What sound signal should you
hear? Answer: One prolonged blast plus two short blasts every two
minutes
⫸ You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine
that you are the stand-on vessel. What must you do? Answer: Maintain
course and speed unless the give-way vessel fails to take action
⫸ Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? Answer: to
avoid collisions
⫸ When can a navigation rules be overlooked? Answer: When
necessary to avoid immediate danger.
