MISSOURI BOATING MAIN EXAMINATION 2026 SET
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔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
✔✔Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in PWC? - ✔✔B. Letting off the
throttle control
✔✔According to Alabama law, what age person who has boater safety certification may
operate a personal watercraft without supervision? - ✔✔B. Those at least 14 years of
age
✔✔According to Alabama law, during what hours is it legal to tow a person behind a
boat on water skis or other device? - ✔✔D. Between one hour before sunrise and one
after sunset.
✔✔What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - ✔✔C. Watch for
navigational hazards
✔✔Which of the following is legal operation of a PWC in Alabama? - ✔✔A. Crossing at
right angles to another vessel when visibility is unobstructed
✔✔In Alabama, what are the recommended hours for personal watercraft operation? -
✔✔B. between sunset and sunrise (daylight hours)
✔✔Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - ✔✔C. to avoid collisions
✔✔What should paddlers do to protect against capsizing their canoe or kayak? - ✔✔A.
Keep a low center of gravity and three points of contact
✔✔What should anglers and hunters do when they are fishing or hunting from a boat? -
✔✔B. Wear a life jacket at all times
, ✔✔According to Alabama law, children of what age are required to wear a properly
secured PFD while on a vessel unless the child is in an enclosed cabin - ✔✔C. Those
under 8 years of age
✔✔What determines if a speed is safe for your boat? - ✔✔C. Visibilty conditions
✔✔What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching head-
on? - ✔✔A. Both vessels should turn to starboard (right).
✔✔When must navigation lights be displayed? - ✔✔C. From sunset to sunrise and
when visibility is restricted
✔✔What could happen if you anchor a boat from the stern? - ✔✔B. It may cause the
boat to swamp
✔✔Visibilty is restricted due to fog. What should the vessel operator do to avoid the risk
of a collision? - ✔✔B. Reduce speed to the minimum needed to stay on course.
✔✔What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water? - ✔✔A. Try to reboard your
boat, even if it is swamped.
✔✔ How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
✔✔C. On both sides of bow of boat
✔✔What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - ✔✔C.
Passenger's body weight and chest size
✔✔What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - ✔✔C.
Maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
✔✔What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - ✔✔A. Consult
a nautical chart
✔✔According to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an
approved boating course in order to operate a personal watercraft (PWC)? - ✔✔C.
Operators who are 12 years of age or older.
✔✔Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? - ✔✔A.
Type 1
✔✔Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is
responsible for ensuring this? - ✔✔A. The vessel operator
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔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
✔✔Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in PWC? - ✔✔B. Letting off the
throttle control
✔✔According to Alabama law, what age person who has boater safety certification may
operate a personal watercraft without supervision? - ✔✔B. Those at least 14 years of
age
✔✔According to Alabama law, during what hours is it legal to tow a person behind a
boat on water skis or other device? - ✔✔D. Between one hour before sunrise and one
after sunset.
✔✔What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - ✔✔C. Watch for
navigational hazards
✔✔Which of the following is legal operation of a PWC in Alabama? - ✔✔A. Crossing at
right angles to another vessel when visibility is unobstructed
✔✔In Alabama, what are the recommended hours for personal watercraft operation? -
✔✔B. between sunset and sunrise (daylight hours)
✔✔Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - ✔✔C. to avoid collisions
✔✔What should paddlers do to protect against capsizing their canoe or kayak? - ✔✔A.
Keep a low center of gravity and three points of contact
✔✔What should anglers and hunters do when they are fishing or hunting from a boat? -
✔✔B. Wear a life jacket at all times
, ✔✔According to Alabama law, children of what age are required to wear a properly
secured PFD while on a vessel unless the child is in an enclosed cabin - ✔✔C. Those
under 8 years of age
✔✔What determines if a speed is safe for your boat? - ✔✔C. Visibilty conditions
✔✔What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching head-
on? - ✔✔A. Both vessels should turn to starboard (right).
✔✔When must navigation lights be displayed? - ✔✔C. From sunset to sunrise and
when visibility is restricted
✔✔What could happen if you anchor a boat from the stern? - ✔✔B. It may cause the
boat to swamp
✔✔Visibilty is restricted due to fog. What should the vessel operator do to avoid the risk
of a collision? - ✔✔B. Reduce speed to the minimum needed to stay on course.
✔✔What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water? - ✔✔A. Try to reboard your
boat, even if it is swamped.
✔✔ How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
✔✔C. On both sides of bow of boat
✔✔What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - ✔✔C.
Passenger's body weight and chest size
✔✔What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - ✔✔C.
Maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
✔✔What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - ✔✔A. Consult
a nautical chart
✔✔According to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an
approved boating course in order to operate a personal watercraft (PWC)? - ✔✔C.
Operators who are 12 years of age or older.
✔✔Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? - ✔✔A.
Type 1
✔✔Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is
responsible for ensuring this? - ✔✔A. The vessel operator
