MISSOURI BOATING CORE EXAM 2026 TEST QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Which of the following is an example of careless operation - ✔✔D. Not having
enough personal flotation devices on board
✔✔What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - ✔✔A. Have
everyone wear an appropriate life jacket at all times.
✔✔How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your
vessel from one waterway to another? - ✔✔D. Remove any zebra mussels you dee
before leaving the body of water
✔✔What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board departing? - ✔✔B. Where to
find the PFD's and visual distress signals
✔✔What is the main function of an ignition safety switch? - ✔✔A. To shut off the engine
if the operator is thrown overboard
✔✔In Alabama, how far must a vessel stay from a diver-down flag? - ✔✔C. 100 feet
✔✔How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to effect on land? -
✔✔B. Much greater effect while boating
✔✔Which is true about operating a boat in Alabama while intoxicated - ✔✔C. By
operating a vessel on Alabama waters, a boat must submit to testing for blood alcohol
concentration
✔✔When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for
avoiding a collision - ✔✔A. The operators of both vessels
✔✔How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - ✔✔D. You
have enough time to avoid a collision
✔✔What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and markers
- ✔✔C. To mark the edges of safe water areas
✔✔According to Alabama boating law, which of the se is considered legal operation. -
✔✔D. Operating at less than 5 mph in a "slow, no wake" speed area
✔✔When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel when encountering a power-
driven vessel? - ✔✔C. When the sailboat is overtaking the power-driven vessel
, ✔✔What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case
of an emergency? - ✔✔D. Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers
✔✔According to Alabama law, what equipment is required when a vessel (other than
PWC) is towing a skier and does not have a capable observer on board in addition to
the operator ? - ✔✔A. A wide-angle rearview mirror
✔✔What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black
lettering? - ✔✔A. Exclusion or keep-out area, such as a dam
✔✔Why is carbon monoxide gas dangerous? - ✔✔D. It is colorless, orderless, and
tasteless and can be fatal
✔✔A recreational vessel is approaching a U.S. Naval vessel. At what distance from the
U.S. Naval vessel must the recreational vessel slow to minimum speed? - ✔✔D. 500
yards
✔✔What must an owner do before allowing others to operate his or her vessel? - ✔✔C.
Make sure they know how to operate it safely
✔✔What should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard? - ✔✔D. Keep centered
in the boat
✔✔What should a motorboat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat
from the water? - ✔✔D. Turn off the engine
✔✔What is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating
accident? - ✔✔A. To provide assistance
✔✔Which condition requires that you report a boating accident to the Alabama Marine
Police Division? - ✔✔D. Damage to your boat is more than $2,000 as the result of a
boating accident.
✔✔Under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia? -
✔✔D. When immersed in cold water
✔✔What should you do immediately if a boat motor catches on fire? - ✔✔B. Shut off the
fuel supply, and try to put out the fire with a extinguisher.
✔✔If your inboard/outboard boat runs around, what action should you take in addition to
shifting the weight away from the point of impact? - ✔✔A. Stop the engine and lift the
outdrive
AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Which of the following is an example of careless operation - ✔✔D. Not having
enough personal flotation devices on board
✔✔What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - ✔✔A. Have
everyone wear an appropriate life jacket at all times.
✔✔How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your
vessel from one waterway to another? - ✔✔D. Remove any zebra mussels you dee
before leaving the body of water
✔✔What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board departing? - ✔✔B. Where to
find the PFD's and visual distress signals
✔✔What is the main function of an ignition safety switch? - ✔✔A. To shut off the engine
if the operator is thrown overboard
✔✔In Alabama, how far must a vessel stay from a diver-down flag? - ✔✔C. 100 feet
✔✔How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to effect on land? -
✔✔B. Much greater effect while boating
✔✔Which is true about operating a boat in Alabama while intoxicated - ✔✔C. By
operating a vessel on Alabama waters, a boat must submit to testing for blood alcohol
concentration
✔✔When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for
avoiding a collision - ✔✔A. The operators of both vessels
✔✔How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - ✔✔D. You
have enough time to avoid a collision
✔✔What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and markers
- ✔✔C. To mark the edges of safe water areas
✔✔According to Alabama boating law, which of the se is considered legal operation. -
✔✔D. Operating at less than 5 mph in a "slow, no wake" speed area
✔✔When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel when encountering a power-
driven vessel? - ✔✔C. When the sailboat is overtaking the power-driven vessel
, ✔✔What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case
of an emergency? - ✔✔D. Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers
✔✔According to Alabama law, what equipment is required when a vessel (other than
PWC) is towing a skier and does not have a capable observer on board in addition to
the operator ? - ✔✔A. A wide-angle rearview mirror
✔✔What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black
lettering? - ✔✔A. Exclusion or keep-out area, such as a dam
✔✔Why is carbon monoxide gas dangerous? - ✔✔D. It is colorless, orderless, and
tasteless and can be fatal
✔✔A recreational vessel is approaching a U.S. Naval vessel. At what distance from the
U.S. Naval vessel must the recreational vessel slow to minimum speed? - ✔✔D. 500
yards
✔✔What must an owner do before allowing others to operate his or her vessel? - ✔✔C.
Make sure they know how to operate it safely
✔✔What should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard? - ✔✔D. Keep centered
in the boat
✔✔What should a motorboat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat
from the water? - ✔✔D. Turn off the engine
✔✔What is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating
accident? - ✔✔A. To provide assistance
✔✔Which condition requires that you report a boating accident to the Alabama Marine
Police Division? - ✔✔D. Damage to your boat is more than $2,000 as the result of a
boating accident.
✔✔Under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia? -
✔✔D. When immersed in cold water
✔✔What should you do immediately if a boat motor catches on fire? - ✔✔B. Shut off the
fuel supply, and try to put out the fire with a extinguisher.
✔✔If your inboard/outboard boat runs around, what action should you take in addition to
shifting the weight away from the point of impact? - ✔✔A. Stop the engine and lift the
outdrive
