MISSOURI BOATING EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A+)
How do you treat a victim of cold water immersion? - ANSWER Seek medical help
immediately
Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? - ANSWER Single-
hull boats less than 20 feet in length
You file a flight plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan? -
ANSWER Registration number size and make of your boat
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank - ANSWER Keep
contact between the tank and the fuel spout
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - ANSWER
Checking the oil level before every outing
You are preparing to tow an outboard boat. What should you do to prevent damage to
the engine while on the road? - ANSWER Raise the engine and secure it
You are docking your boat. The current is pushing you toward the dock. What is the
best way to dock? - ANSWER Approach parallel to the dock let the current push you in
What side of a boat has a red light at night? - ANSWER Port
A powerboat is about to cross paths with a sailboat under sale. What should the
powerboat do - ANSWER Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat
You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the
give-way vessel. What must you do? - ANSWER Take early and substantial action to
keep well away
What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel? - ANSWER Keep a proper
lookout for other vessels at all times
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - ANSWER Watch for
navigational hazards
What is every vessel operator required to do - ANSWER Take all necessary action to
avoid a collision
, A powerboat is underway in the fog what sound signal should you hear? - ANSWER
One prolong blast every two minutes
Which of these is a factor that determines if I speed is safe for your boat? - ANSWER
Hazards in the water
Which practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency - ANSWER
Maintaining a safe speed based on the boat traffic
Which type of anchor has little holding power - ANSWER Mushroom style
If you are involved in a boating accident what is the first thing you must do - ANSWER
Stop and render aid to other persons affected by the accident
What type of waste products may be discharged into US water - ANSWER None
Can minimize the risk of an accident what should you do if your group plans to consume
alcohol - ANSWER Have a non-drinker operate the vessel
How does the effect of alcohol while boating compared to the effects on land -
ANSWER The effect is increased while boating
What is most likely to cause someone to fall overboard - ANSWER Standing up in a
boat
What condition is also confused with the early stages of carbon monoxide poisoning -
ANSWER Seasickness
What should you do if a fire breaks out on the front of your boat - ANSWER Put the
stern into the wind
Which of the following is a legal requirement for PFDs - ANSWER PFD's must be in
good in serviceable condition
Which statement about PFDs is true - ANSWER Drownings are rare when boaters are
wearing an appropriate PFD
What should you do first if your boat runs aground - ANSWER Make sure no one is
injured and then check for leaks
You are caught in a storm in your boat your engine stops what should you do -
ANSWER Drop a sea anchor off the bow
Which of these should be part of a pre-departure checklist - ANSWER Making sure you
have enough PFD's
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A+)
How do you treat a victim of cold water immersion? - ANSWER Seek medical help
immediately
Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? - ANSWER Single-
hull boats less than 20 feet in length
You file a flight plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan? -
ANSWER Registration number size and make of your boat
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank - ANSWER Keep
contact between the tank and the fuel spout
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - ANSWER
Checking the oil level before every outing
You are preparing to tow an outboard boat. What should you do to prevent damage to
the engine while on the road? - ANSWER Raise the engine and secure it
You are docking your boat. The current is pushing you toward the dock. What is the
best way to dock? - ANSWER Approach parallel to the dock let the current push you in
What side of a boat has a red light at night? - ANSWER Port
A powerboat is about to cross paths with a sailboat under sale. What should the
powerboat do - ANSWER Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat
You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the
give-way vessel. What must you do? - ANSWER Take early and substantial action to
keep well away
What should you do to avoid colliding with another vessel? - ANSWER Keep a proper
lookout for other vessels at all times
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - ANSWER Watch for
navigational hazards
What is every vessel operator required to do - ANSWER Take all necessary action to
avoid a collision
, A powerboat is underway in the fog what sound signal should you hear? - ANSWER
One prolong blast every two minutes
Which of these is a factor that determines if I speed is safe for your boat? - ANSWER
Hazards in the water
Which practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency - ANSWER
Maintaining a safe speed based on the boat traffic
Which type of anchor has little holding power - ANSWER Mushroom style
If you are involved in a boating accident what is the first thing you must do - ANSWER
Stop and render aid to other persons affected by the accident
What type of waste products may be discharged into US water - ANSWER None
Can minimize the risk of an accident what should you do if your group plans to consume
alcohol - ANSWER Have a non-drinker operate the vessel
How does the effect of alcohol while boating compared to the effects on land -
ANSWER The effect is increased while boating
What is most likely to cause someone to fall overboard - ANSWER Standing up in a
boat
What condition is also confused with the early stages of carbon monoxide poisoning -
ANSWER Seasickness
What should you do if a fire breaks out on the front of your boat - ANSWER Put the
stern into the wind
Which of the following is a legal requirement for PFDs - ANSWER PFD's must be in
good in serviceable condition
Which statement about PFDs is true - ANSWER Drownings are rare when boaters are
wearing an appropriate PFD
What should you do first if your boat runs aground - ANSWER Make sure no one is
injured and then check for leaks
You are caught in a storm in your boat your engine stops what should you do -
ANSWER Drop a sea anchor off the bow
Which of these should be part of a pre-departure checklist - ANSWER Making sure you
have enough PFD's
