BOAT ED TEMPORARY BOATERS TEST FINAL
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ What is the most important factor when selecting the right PFD?
Answer: Passenger's body weight and chest size
◉ What is a PFD? Answer: Personal Flotation Device
◉ What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate?
Answer: Maximum weight of persons on boat and maximum carrying
weight of boat
◉ What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway?
Answer: Consult a nautical chart
◉ According to Texas law, what are the age/date requirements for
someone to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) unaccompanied?
Answer: At least age of 13 ; persons born on or after September 1, 1993,
operator must be boater ed certified
◉ Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the
water? Answer: Type I
, ◉ Who is responsible for making sure that everyone on a vessel has an
understanding of basic safety practices? Answer: The vessel operator
◉ Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? Answer:
Mounted in an accessible location, away from the engine
◉ What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel?
Answer: Increases the likelihood of accidents
◉ When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? Answer: When
it is slightly torn
◉ What sound-producing device(s) is/are required when boating on
Texas waters for an 18-foot powerboat? Answer: A whistle, horn, or
other sound-producing device
◉ What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program?
Answer: Checking the oil level before every outing
◉ How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel?
Answer: At a steep angle (between 30 and 45 degrees) and into the wind
or current, whichever is stronger
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ What is the most important factor when selecting the right PFD?
Answer: Passenger's body weight and chest size
◉ What is a PFD? Answer: Personal Flotation Device
◉ What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate?
Answer: Maximum weight of persons on boat and maximum carrying
weight of boat
◉ What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway?
Answer: Consult a nautical chart
◉ According to Texas law, what are the age/date requirements for
someone to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) unaccompanied?
Answer: At least age of 13 ; persons born on or after September 1, 1993,
operator must be boater ed certified
◉ Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the
water? Answer: Type I
, ◉ Who is responsible for making sure that everyone on a vessel has an
understanding of basic safety practices? Answer: The vessel operator
◉ Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? Answer:
Mounted in an accessible location, away from the engine
◉ What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel?
Answer: Increases the likelihood of accidents
◉ When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? Answer: When
it is slightly torn
◉ What sound-producing device(s) is/are required when boating on
Texas waters for an 18-foot powerboat? Answer: A whistle, horn, or
other sound-producing device
◉ What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program?
Answer: Checking the oil level before every outing
◉ How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel?
Answer: At a steep angle (between 30 and 45 degrees) and into the wind
or current, whichever is stronger
