BOATING TEST EXAM QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
SHEET ACCURATE CONTENT
●● Under Florida law, what must be onboard a boat while towing a
water-skier?
Answer: Wide-angle rearview mirror or an observer
●● The most critical part of boating is:
Answer: staying alert
●● What do the red and green markers indicate?
Answer: the edge of safe channel
●● Operating defensively is important to avoid a boating accident.
Which of the following is NOT part of defensive operation?
Answer: be careful when you spray other vessels
●● Any person born on or after January 1, 1988 who operates a vessel
with a motor of 10 horsepower or more must have the following:
Answer: proof of boating safety education
, ●● In Florida, which activity may legally require a boat be equipped
with a wide-angle rearview mirror?
Answer: Water skiing
●● The Florida Boater Education Temporary Certificate is valid for 90
days from the date of the test and must be carried on board the vessel
along with your:
Answer: photo identification
●● According to Florida law, children under 6 years of age must wear a
Type I, II, or III USCG-approved life jacket/personal flotation device
(PFD) at all times during which activity?
Answer: cruising on any vessel less than 26 feet in length
●● In Florida, which of the following is one of the legal requirements
while operating a PWC?
Answer: attach the safety engine shut-off lanyard
●● To avoid collision, which is the most critical part of boating?
Answer: staying alert
●● Among Florida regulations regarding obstructions to navigation, it is
illegal to attach your vessel to which of the following?
Answer: a mooring buoy
SOLUTIONS COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
SHEET ACCURATE CONTENT
●● Under Florida law, what must be onboard a boat while towing a
water-skier?
Answer: Wide-angle rearview mirror or an observer
●● The most critical part of boating is:
Answer: staying alert
●● What do the red and green markers indicate?
Answer: the edge of safe channel
●● Operating defensively is important to avoid a boating accident.
Which of the following is NOT part of defensive operation?
Answer: be careful when you spray other vessels
●● Any person born on or after January 1, 1988 who operates a vessel
with a motor of 10 horsepower or more must have the following:
Answer: proof of boating safety education
, ●● In Florida, which activity may legally require a boat be equipped
with a wide-angle rearview mirror?
Answer: Water skiing
●● The Florida Boater Education Temporary Certificate is valid for 90
days from the date of the test and must be carried on board the vessel
along with your:
Answer: photo identification
●● According to Florida law, children under 6 years of age must wear a
Type I, II, or III USCG-approved life jacket/personal flotation device
(PFD) at all times during which activity?
Answer: cruising on any vessel less than 26 feet in length
●● In Florida, which of the following is one of the legal requirements
while operating a PWC?
Answer: attach the safety engine shut-off lanyard
●● To avoid collision, which is the most critical part of boating?
Answer: staying alert
●● Among Florida regulations regarding obstructions to navigation, it is
illegal to attach your vessel to which of the following?
Answer: a mooring buoy
