Florida Boater Safety Education Study
Guide
Children under what age should wear a PFD (Personal Floatation Device) while aboard any vessel less
than 26 feet long?
(All vehicles, even Personal Watercraft's) - 6
No one under what age is allowed to operate a personal watercraft? - 14
The PWC operator, passengers, and anyone being towed behind (skiers, tubers, etc.) must
wear what? - Approved Floatation Devices (PFD).
(Everyone! Any age!)
What is the primary cause of boating fatalities? - Falling overboard and drowning (due to not wearing a
PFD)
What does consuming alcohol before or during vessel operation do? - Slows your judgement and
physical reaction time.
(Extremely Dangerous)
Florida law considers a blood alcohol level of what? - .08
Because PWCs are small and fast, they can be difficult to see on the water, it is critical to understand
what? - They take time to stop and do not have brakes.
Guide
Children under what age should wear a PFD (Personal Floatation Device) while aboard any vessel less
than 26 feet long?
(All vehicles, even Personal Watercraft's) - 6
No one under what age is allowed to operate a personal watercraft? - 14
The PWC operator, passengers, and anyone being towed behind (skiers, tubers, etc.) must
wear what? - Approved Floatation Devices (PFD).
(Everyone! Any age!)
What is the primary cause of boating fatalities? - Falling overboard and drowning (due to not wearing a
PFD)
What does consuming alcohol before or during vessel operation do? - Slows your judgement and
physical reaction time.
(Extremely Dangerous)
Florida law considers a blood alcohol level of what? - .08
Because PWCs are small and fast, they can be difficult to see on the water, it is critical to understand
what? - They take time to stop and do not have brakes.