MISSOURI BOATING LICENSE FINAL STUDY
GUIDE 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS FULLY
CORRECT
⫸ A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of
people the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are
these conditions? Answer: good weather
⫸ What information is usually found on the capacity plate of a
powerboat? Answer: maximum weight and/or number of people the boat
can carry safely
⫸ What should you leave with a friend or relative before a long outing
on the water? Answer: float plan
⫸ What should be included on a float plan? Answer: your plans for the
water outing
⫸ What should you do before and while fueling your boat? Answer:
Turn OFF the engine. CLOSE all windows, doors, and openings.
⫸ You need to refuel your boat. When should you turn on the power
ventilation system? Answer: after fueling and before starting the engine
, ⫸ Under federal and state law, boats must carry certain equipment. To
determine the types of equipment your boat must carry, you need to
make a measurement of the boat. What is this measurement? Answer:
length overall
⫸ 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
⫸ You need to refuel your PWC. When should you check for gas
fumes? Answer: after fueling and before starting the engine
⫸ You are docking your boat. There is no wind or current. What is the
best way to dock? Answer: Approach the dock slowly at a narrow angle
(about 20 degrees).
⫸ A powerboat is operating at night. Which color light must show on
the starboard (right) side of this boat? Answer: green
⫸ Which side of a boat has a red light at night? Answer: port (left)
⫸ You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red and white lights
on another boat. What should you do? Answer: Give way to the other
vessel.
GUIDE 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS FULLY
CORRECT
⫸ A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of
people the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are
these conditions? Answer: good weather
⫸ What information is usually found on the capacity plate of a
powerboat? Answer: maximum weight and/or number of people the boat
can carry safely
⫸ What should you leave with a friend or relative before a long outing
on the water? Answer: float plan
⫸ What should be included on a float plan? Answer: your plans for the
water outing
⫸ What should you do before and while fueling your boat? Answer:
Turn OFF the engine. CLOSE all windows, doors, and openings.
⫸ You need to refuel your boat. When should you turn on the power
ventilation system? Answer: after fueling and before starting the engine
, ⫸ Under federal and state law, boats must carry certain equipment. To
determine the types of equipment your boat must carry, you need to
make a measurement of the boat. What is this measurement? Answer:
length overall
⫸ 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
⫸ You need to refuel your PWC. When should you check for gas
fumes? Answer: after fueling and before starting the engine
⫸ You are docking your boat. There is no wind or current. What is the
best way to dock? Answer: Approach the dock slowly at a narrow angle
(about 20 degrees).
⫸ A powerboat is operating at night. Which color light must show on
the starboard (right) side of this boat? Answer: green
⫸ Which side of a boat has a red light at night? Answer: port (left)
⫸ You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red and white lights
on another boat. What should you do? Answer: Give way to the other
vessel.
