BOAT ED TEMPORARY BOATERS TEST ACTUAL
EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Vessel operators involved in a reportable boating accident must report
the accident by the quickest means possible to: Answer: all the above
◉ 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
the conditions? Answer: good weather
◉ When you see a red flag or body with a white diagonal stripe ( divers
down symbol), you must: Answer: both A and C
◉ Any person born on or after January 1,1988, who operates a vessel
with a motor of 10 horsepower or greater must have the following:
Answer: proof of approved boater safety education
◉ What is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an engine cut off switch?
Answer: to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
, ◉ our boat capsizes but remains afloat , what should you do ? Answer:
hang onto to the boat or climb
◉ When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, you see a mud trail
in your wake where your boat has churned up the bottom, if you see this
trail you should: Answer: stop your vessel and pole or walk it out the
area
◉ What three ingredients ignite a fire? Answer: heat,oxygen,fire
◉ You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a red triangular
daymark, why should you do? Answer: keep the marker on your
starboard (right side)
◉ Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming
area? Answer: range crossed diamond
◉ A powerboat is operating at night. Which of these lights must be
shown ? Answer: white masthead light
◉ A motor boat and a pic are approaching head-on. What action must be
taken? Answer: Both vessels should turn to the starboard (right) .
EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Vessel operators involved in a reportable boating accident must report
the accident by the quickest means possible to: Answer: all the above
◉ 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
the conditions? Answer: good weather
◉ When you see a red flag or body with a white diagonal stripe ( divers
down symbol), you must: Answer: both A and C
◉ Any person born on or after January 1,1988, who operates a vessel
with a motor of 10 horsepower or greater must have the following:
Answer: proof of approved boater safety education
◉ What is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an engine cut off switch?
Answer: to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard
, ◉ our boat capsizes but remains afloat , what should you do ? Answer:
hang onto to the boat or climb
◉ When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, you see a mud trail
in your wake where your boat has churned up the bottom, if you see this
trail you should: Answer: stop your vessel and pole or walk it out the
area
◉ What three ingredients ignite a fire? Answer: heat,oxygen,fire
◉ You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a red triangular
daymark, why should you do? Answer: keep the marker on your
starboard (right side)
◉ Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming
area? Answer: range crossed diamond
◉ A powerboat is operating at night. Which of these lights must be
shown ? Answer: white masthead light
◉ A motor boat and a pic are approaching head-on. What action must be
taken? Answer: Both vessels should turn to the starboard (right) .
