FLORIDA BOATING 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔A boat less than 12 meters (39.4 feet) in length, must have which of the following
aboard? - ✔✔Sound signaling device
✔✔Which statement is true concerning visual distress signals? - ✔✔Flares are rated for
day, night or combined day/night use
✔✔Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a PFD during what activity? -
✔✔At all times when on the water
✔✔Which of the following is required to have a backfire flame arrestor? - ✔✔A boat with
a gasoline inboard engine
✔✔According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? -
✔✔A whistle or horn
✔✔How often should the inflator on a Type V PFD be checked? - ✔✔Every time it is
worn
✔✔Which class of trailer hitch is best suited for a boat and its equipment weighing less
than 2,000 pounds? - ✔✔Class I
✔✔When are lights required to be installed on a trailer? - ✔✔Lights are required on
every trailer
✔✔Water current has the greatest effect on which type of boat? - ✔✔Displacement
sailboat
✔✔What test can be performed to detect a leak after fueling a gasoline-powered boat -
✔✔Sniff test
✔✔Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in
stormy weather? - ✔✔Make sure all aboard are wearing USCG-approved PFDs
✔✔Where should non-essential passengers stand during the fueling process? -
✔✔Ashore
✔✔How many minutes should a blower be operated before starting an engine? -
✔✔Four
, ✔✔Which one of the following is designated as a mooring buoy? - ✔✔White buoy with
horizontal blue stripe
✔✔When is a sailboat the stand-on vessel in relations to a recreational power boat? -
✔✔Only when under sail alone and is crossing the path of the powerboat
✔✔Which of the following is true about the use of alcohol while boating? - ✔✔It is
against the law to operate a vessel while intoxicated
✔✔Which of the following is recommended when docking your boat? - ✔✔Have your
fenders and dock lines ready before you approach the dock
✔✔When can a Navigation Rule be overlooked? - ✔✔If necessary to avoid immediate
danger
✔✔Maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and hearing applies to boats under
what circumstances? - ✔✔All boats at all hours
✔✔What is the proper technique for anchoring? - ✔✔From the bow
✔✔What is the term for the disturbed water left behind as a boat moves through the
water? - ✔✔Wake
✔✔On a recreational boat, the location of emergency equipment (life jackets, fire
extinguishers, visual distress signals, radio, etc.) should be reviewed before departure
with which persons? - ✔✔Everyone aboard
✔✔Under the Navigation Rules, in which situation is it OK to break the rules? - ✔✔hen
absolutely necessary to avoid a collision
✔✔What should you do if you suddenly find yourself in cold water? - ✔✔Put on a PFD
and get into the HELP position
✔✔What should you do if your small open boat capsizes? - ✔✔Stay with the boat and
signal for help
✔✔If you run your boat aground, what should you do first? - ✔✔Calmly assess the
situation and get everyone to don PFDs
✔✔What type of report must be filed if there is an accident while boating? - ✔✔Boating
Accident Report
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔A boat less than 12 meters (39.4 feet) in length, must have which of the following
aboard? - ✔✔Sound signaling device
✔✔Which statement is true concerning visual distress signals? - ✔✔Flares are rated for
day, night or combined day/night use
✔✔Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a PFD during what activity? -
✔✔At all times when on the water
✔✔Which of the following is required to have a backfire flame arrestor? - ✔✔A boat with
a gasoline inboard engine
✔✔According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? -
✔✔A whistle or horn
✔✔How often should the inflator on a Type V PFD be checked? - ✔✔Every time it is
worn
✔✔Which class of trailer hitch is best suited for a boat and its equipment weighing less
than 2,000 pounds? - ✔✔Class I
✔✔When are lights required to be installed on a trailer? - ✔✔Lights are required on
every trailer
✔✔Water current has the greatest effect on which type of boat? - ✔✔Displacement
sailboat
✔✔What test can be performed to detect a leak after fueling a gasoline-powered boat -
✔✔Sniff test
✔✔Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in
stormy weather? - ✔✔Make sure all aboard are wearing USCG-approved PFDs
✔✔Where should non-essential passengers stand during the fueling process? -
✔✔Ashore
✔✔How many minutes should a blower be operated before starting an engine? -
✔✔Four
, ✔✔Which one of the following is designated as a mooring buoy? - ✔✔White buoy with
horizontal blue stripe
✔✔When is a sailboat the stand-on vessel in relations to a recreational power boat? -
✔✔Only when under sail alone and is crossing the path of the powerboat
✔✔Which of the following is true about the use of alcohol while boating? - ✔✔It is
against the law to operate a vessel while intoxicated
✔✔Which of the following is recommended when docking your boat? - ✔✔Have your
fenders and dock lines ready before you approach the dock
✔✔When can a Navigation Rule be overlooked? - ✔✔If necessary to avoid immediate
danger
✔✔Maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and hearing applies to boats under
what circumstances? - ✔✔All boats at all hours
✔✔What is the proper technique for anchoring? - ✔✔From the bow
✔✔What is the term for the disturbed water left behind as a boat moves through the
water? - ✔✔Wake
✔✔On a recreational boat, the location of emergency equipment (life jackets, fire
extinguishers, visual distress signals, radio, etc.) should be reviewed before departure
with which persons? - ✔✔Everyone aboard
✔✔Under the Navigation Rules, in which situation is it OK to break the rules? - ✔✔hen
absolutely necessary to avoid a collision
✔✔What should you do if you suddenly find yourself in cold water? - ✔✔Put on a PFD
and get into the HELP position
✔✔What should you do if your small open boat capsizes? - ✔✔Stay with the boat and
signal for help
✔✔If you run your boat aground, what should you do first? - ✔✔Calmly assess the
situation and get everyone to don PFDs
✔✔What type of report must be filed if there is an accident while boating? - ✔✔Boating
Accident Report
