BOAT ED TEMPORARY BOATERS TEST EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ You are getting ready for a short daytime outing on the water. What is
the most important information to tell a responsible person? Answer:
Where you will be boating and when you plan to return.
◉ You need to refuel your PWC. When should you check for gas fumes?
Answer: After fueling and before starting the engine.
◉ What is good for cleaning your vessel and does not harm lakes or
rivers? Answer: non-phosphate products.
◉ How should a trailer's safety chains be attached to the towing vehicle?
Answer: crisscrossed under the trailer coupler.
◉ You are docking your boat. The current is pushing you toward the
dock. What is the best way to dock? Answer: Approach parallel to the
dock. Let the current push you in.
, ◉ You are operating a powerboat at night. What does it mean when you
see only a red and green light on another boat? Answer: A sailing vessel
is approaching head on. You must give way.
◉ A PWC is overtaking another vessel. Which vessel must give way?
Answer: the PWC
◉ What should the operator of a stand-on vessel do when encountering a
give-way vessel? Answer: Maintain course and speed unless the give-
way vessel does not take action.
◉ Which of these causes the most collisions? Answer: Failing to keep a
proper lookout.
◉ How does a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? Answer: by
watching and listening.
◉ When can navigation rules be overlooked? Answer: When necessary
to avoid immediate danger.
◉ You hear the fog signal of another vessel, and a risk of collision
exists. What action must you take? Answer: Reduce to "idle speed", and
proceed with caution.
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ You are getting ready for a short daytime outing on the water. What is
the most important information to tell a responsible person? Answer:
Where you will be boating and when you plan to return.
◉ You need to refuel your PWC. When should you check for gas fumes?
Answer: After fueling and before starting the engine.
◉ What is good for cleaning your vessel and does not harm lakes or
rivers? Answer: non-phosphate products.
◉ How should a trailer's safety chains be attached to the towing vehicle?
Answer: crisscrossed under the trailer coupler.
◉ You are docking your boat. The current is pushing you toward the
dock. What is the best way to dock? Answer: Approach parallel to the
dock. Let the current push you in.
, ◉ You are operating a powerboat at night. What does it mean when you
see only a red and green light on another boat? Answer: A sailing vessel
is approaching head on. You must give way.
◉ A PWC is overtaking another vessel. Which vessel must give way?
Answer: the PWC
◉ What should the operator of a stand-on vessel do when encountering a
give-way vessel? Answer: Maintain course and speed unless the give-
way vessel does not take action.
◉ Which of these causes the most collisions? Answer: Failing to keep a
proper lookout.
◉ How does a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? Answer: by
watching and listening.
◉ When can navigation rules be overlooked? Answer: When necessary
to avoid immediate danger.
◉ You hear the fog signal of another vessel, and a risk of collision
exists. What action must you take? Answer: Reduce to "idle speed", and
proceed with caution.
