Florida Boating Test Questions and Answers | Latest
updated 2023
Drinking alcohol before or while operating a vessel: Slows your judgement
and reaction time
What is the primary purpose of the capacity plate on a boat? To indicate the
maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can safely carry
What should you do before fueling your boat? Secure all openings and
extinguish all open flames
Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for avoiding a
collision? the operator of the smaller vessel
, In Florida it is illegal to operate any vessel at a speed that: Endangers the life
and/or property of another person
What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat? Don’t exceed the limits
listed on the capacity plate.
Who must wear a life jacket while on a personal watercraft (PWC)? All of the
above
Which type of engine is usually found within the hull of the boat? Inboard
engine
When you see red flag or buoy with a white diagonal stripe (divers-down symbol),
you must: Both A and C
updated 2023
Drinking alcohol before or while operating a vessel: Slows your judgement
and reaction time
What is the primary purpose of the capacity plate on a boat? To indicate the
maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can safely carry
What should you do before fueling your boat? Secure all openings and
extinguish all open flames
Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for avoiding a
collision? the operator of the smaller vessel
, In Florida it is illegal to operate any vessel at a speed that: Endangers the life
and/or property of another person
What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat? Don’t exceed the limits
listed on the capacity plate.
Who must wear a life jacket while on a personal watercraft (PWC)? All of the
above
Which type of engine is usually found within the hull of the boat? Inboard
engine
When you see red flag or buoy with a white diagonal stripe (divers-down symbol),
you must: Both A and C
