MISSOURI BOATING UPDATED 2026 EXAM SCRIPT
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔You are operating a PWC. You're heading straight toward the dock. You turn the
engine off and then turn the steering control hard right. Which way with the PWC go -
✔✔It will continue straight toward the dock
✔✔What is the risk wheb a PWC passes too closely behind another boat - ✔✔The other
boat may create a blindspot for the PWC operator
✔✔Which navigation instrument is useful for steering one land is out of sight -
✔✔Compass
✔✔Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - ✔✔In a readily
accessible location
✔✔What minimum distance must be maintained from a US naval vessel - ✔✔100 yard
✔✔Where is the best place to put PFD's while you are out on your boat - ✔✔In an open
bin near the passengers seats
✔✔Which US Coast Guard approved equipment is required for all vessels -
✔✔Personal flotation devices
✔✔What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating - ✔✔Have
everyone wear an appropriate PFD at all times
✔✔If you use pyrotechnic visual distress signals how many unexpired VBS as much to
carry on board in your vessel - ✔✔Three
✔✔If you are involved in a boating accident what is the first thing you must do - ✔✔Stop
and render aid to other persons affected by the accident
✔✔What type of waste products may be discharged into US water - ✔✔None
✔✔Can minimize the risk of an accident what should you do if your group plans to
consume alcohol - ✔✔Have a non-drinker operate the vessel
✔✔How does the effect of alcohol while boating compared to the effects on land -
✔✔The effect is increased while boating
✔✔What is most likely to cause someone to fall overboard - ✔✔Standing up in a boat
, ✔✔What condition is also confused with the early stages of carbon monoxide poisoning
- ✔✔Seasickness
✔✔What should you do if a fire breaks out on the front of your boat - ✔✔Put the stern
into the wind
✔✔Which of the following is a legal requirement for PFDs - ✔✔PFD's must be in good
in serviceable condition
✔✔Which statement about PFDs is true - ✔✔Drownings are rare when boaters are
wearing an appropriate PFD
✔✔What should you do first if your boat runs aground - ✔✔Make sure no one is injured
and then check for leaks
✔✔You are caught in a storm in your boat your engine stops what should you do -
✔✔Drop a sea anchor off the bow
✔✔Which of these should be part of a pre-departure checklist - ✔✔Making sure you
have enough PFD's
✔✔What safety precaution should you take when hunting from a boat - ✔✔Always
remain seated while shooting.
✔✔How should you pass a fishing boat - ✔✔With minimum wake and well away from
fishing line
✔✔What should you require from others who operate your vessel - ✔✔They operate the
vessel responsibly
✔✔Who is responsible for explaining fire safety procedures to passengers on a boat -
✔✔Boat operator
✔✔What is the safest way to float if your small craft capsizes - ✔✔Float on your back on
the upstream side of the craft
✔✔You were towing a skier behind your boat which of these is a safety precaution you
should take - ✔✔Avoid crowded areas near beaches docks and swimming areas
✔✔Your boat capsizes but remains afloat. What should you do? - ✔✔Hang onto the
boat or climb onto it.
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔You are operating a PWC. You're heading straight toward the dock. You turn the
engine off and then turn the steering control hard right. Which way with the PWC go -
✔✔It will continue straight toward the dock
✔✔What is the risk wheb a PWC passes too closely behind another boat - ✔✔The other
boat may create a blindspot for the PWC operator
✔✔Which navigation instrument is useful for steering one land is out of sight -
✔✔Compass
✔✔Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - ✔✔In a readily
accessible location
✔✔What minimum distance must be maintained from a US naval vessel - ✔✔100 yard
✔✔Where is the best place to put PFD's while you are out on your boat - ✔✔In an open
bin near the passengers seats
✔✔Which US Coast Guard approved equipment is required for all vessels -
✔✔Personal flotation devices
✔✔What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating - ✔✔Have
everyone wear an appropriate PFD at all times
✔✔If you use pyrotechnic visual distress signals how many unexpired VBS as much to
carry on board in your vessel - ✔✔Three
✔✔If you are involved in a boating accident what is the first thing you must do - ✔✔Stop
and render aid to other persons affected by the accident
✔✔What type of waste products may be discharged into US water - ✔✔None
✔✔Can minimize the risk of an accident what should you do if your group plans to
consume alcohol - ✔✔Have a non-drinker operate the vessel
✔✔How does the effect of alcohol while boating compared to the effects on land -
✔✔The effect is increased while boating
✔✔What is most likely to cause someone to fall overboard - ✔✔Standing up in a boat
, ✔✔What condition is also confused with the early stages of carbon monoxide poisoning
- ✔✔Seasickness
✔✔What should you do if a fire breaks out on the front of your boat - ✔✔Put the stern
into the wind
✔✔Which of the following is a legal requirement for PFDs - ✔✔PFD's must be in good
in serviceable condition
✔✔Which statement about PFDs is true - ✔✔Drownings are rare when boaters are
wearing an appropriate PFD
✔✔What should you do first if your boat runs aground - ✔✔Make sure no one is injured
and then check for leaks
✔✔You are caught in a storm in your boat your engine stops what should you do -
✔✔Drop a sea anchor off the bow
✔✔Which of these should be part of a pre-departure checklist - ✔✔Making sure you
have enough PFD's
✔✔What safety precaution should you take when hunting from a boat - ✔✔Always
remain seated while shooting.
✔✔How should you pass a fishing boat - ✔✔With minimum wake and well away from
fishing line
✔✔What should you require from others who operate your vessel - ✔✔They operate the
vessel responsibly
✔✔Who is responsible for explaining fire safety procedures to passengers on a boat -
✔✔Boat operator
✔✔What is the safest way to float if your small craft capsizes - ✔✔Float on your back on
the upstream side of the craft
✔✔You were towing a skier behind your boat which of these is a safety precaution you
should take - ✔✔Avoid crowded areas near beaches docks and swimming areas
✔✔Your boat capsizes but remains afloat. What should you do? - ✔✔Hang onto the
boat or climb onto it.
