FLORIDA BOAT SAFETY TEST EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) ACTUAL LATEST
UPDATE 2026/2027 | GRADED A+
What must you do when anchoring at night? - CORRECT ANSWER - Turn on an
all-around white light
At a minimum, what should a non-powered canoe or kayak display in reduced
visibility? - CORRECT ANSWER - All around white light
Which is a characteristic of a Type III PFD? - CORRECT ANSWER - It will not
turn most unconscious wearers face-up
When paddling a canoe at night, which piece of equipment should be carried to
help avoid a collision? - CORRECT ANSWER - Flashlight
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? -
CORRECT ANSWER - A whistle or horn
If pyrotechnic visual distress signals are used, how many must be onboard? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 3
What type of boat requires navigation lights? - CORRECT ANSWER - All boats
operating between sunset and sunrise
,The tongue weight of a trailer should be what percent of the Gross Trailer Weight
Rating (GTWR)? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5 to 15%
Trailer ratings are based on what? - CORRECT ANSWER - The total weight of
the trailer and boat
All boats operating between sunset and sunrise - CORRECT ANSWER - Turn on
navigation lights
What is the best course of action if you see a thunderstorm approaching? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Put your life jacket on, secure crew and gear, and keep a
sharp lookout
Tide tables contain which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER - The height
of the tide
What currents are a result of the movement of the sun and the moon? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Tidal currents
In the United States, what is the safety and distress calling frequency? -
CORRECT ANSWER - VHF Channel 16
HF Channel 16 - CORRECT ANSWER - Mechanical
What should you do when operating a boat in large waves and high wind? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Head into the waves at a slight angle and reduce speed
,What is an important step in the fueling process? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Ensuring electrical switches are off
How much fuel is it illegal to spill overboard? - CORRECT ANSWER - Any
amount that causes a sheen
What should you do when operating in conditions of reduced visibility? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Turn on navigation lights
What is being signaled when you hear 5 short blasts from another vessel's horn? -
CORRECT ANSWER - They are indicating a dangerous situation exists
A boat less than 12 meters (39.4 feet) in length, must have which of the following
aboard? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sound signaling device
Which statement is true concerning visual distress signals? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Flares are rated for day, night or combined day/night use
Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a PFD during what activity? -
CORRECT ANSWER - At all times when on the water
Which of the following is required to have a backfire flame arrestor? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A boat with a gasoline inboard engine
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? -
CORRECT ANSWER - A whistle or horn
, How often should the inflator on a Type V PFD be checked? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Every time it is worn
In many states, trailers with a GVWR of 1,500 pounds or greater are required by
law to have what equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER - Brakes
When retrieving a boat at a ramp what should be avoided? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Power loading onto the trailer
Which class of trailer hitch is best suited for a boat and its equipment weighing less
than 2,000 pounds? - CORRECT ANSWER - Class I
When are lights required to be installed on a trailer? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Lights are required on every trailer
Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in
stormy weather? - CORRECT ANSWER - Make sure all aboard are wearing
USCG-approved PFDs
Where should non-essential passengers stand during the fueling process? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Ashore
How many minutes should a blower be operated before starting an engine? -
AND ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) ACTUAL LATEST
UPDATE 2026/2027 | GRADED A+
What must you do when anchoring at night? - CORRECT ANSWER - Turn on an
all-around white light
At a minimum, what should a non-powered canoe or kayak display in reduced
visibility? - CORRECT ANSWER - All around white light
Which is a characteristic of a Type III PFD? - CORRECT ANSWER - It will not
turn most unconscious wearers face-up
When paddling a canoe at night, which piece of equipment should be carried to
help avoid a collision? - CORRECT ANSWER - Flashlight
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? -
CORRECT ANSWER - A whistle or horn
If pyrotechnic visual distress signals are used, how many must be onboard? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 3
What type of boat requires navigation lights? - CORRECT ANSWER - All boats
operating between sunset and sunrise
,The tongue weight of a trailer should be what percent of the Gross Trailer Weight
Rating (GTWR)? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5 to 15%
Trailer ratings are based on what? - CORRECT ANSWER - The total weight of
the trailer and boat
All boats operating between sunset and sunrise - CORRECT ANSWER - Turn on
navigation lights
What is the best course of action if you see a thunderstorm approaching? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Put your life jacket on, secure crew and gear, and keep a
sharp lookout
Tide tables contain which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER - The height
of the tide
What currents are a result of the movement of the sun and the moon? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Tidal currents
In the United States, what is the safety and distress calling frequency? -
CORRECT ANSWER - VHF Channel 16
HF Channel 16 - CORRECT ANSWER - Mechanical
What should you do when operating a boat in large waves and high wind? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Head into the waves at a slight angle and reduce speed
,What is an important step in the fueling process? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Ensuring electrical switches are off
How much fuel is it illegal to spill overboard? - CORRECT ANSWER - Any
amount that causes a sheen
What should you do when operating in conditions of reduced visibility? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Turn on navigation lights
What is being signaled when you hear 5 short blasts from another vessel's horn? -
CORRECT ANSWER - They are indicating a dangerous situation exists
A boat less than 12 meters (39.4 feet) in length, must have which of the following
aboard? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sound signaling device
Which statement is true concerning visual distress signals? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Flares are rated for day, night or combined day/night use
Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a PFD during what activity? -
CORRECT ANSWER - At all times when on the water
Which of the following is required to have a backfire flame arrestor? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A boat with a gasoline inboard engine
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? -
CORRECT ANSWER - A whistle or horn
, How often should the inflator on a Type V PFD be checked? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Every time it is worn
In many states, trailers with a GVWR of 1,500 pounds or greater are required by
law to have what equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER - Brakes
When retrieving a boat at a ramp what should be avoided? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Power loading onto the trailer
Which class of trailer hitch is best suited for a boat and its equipment weighing less
than 2,000 pounds? - CORRECT ANSWER - Class I
When are lights required to be installed on a trailer? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Lights are required on every trailer
Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in
stormy weather? - CORRECT ANSWER - Make sure all aboard are wearing
USCG-approved PFDs
Where should non-essential passengers stand during the fueling process? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Ashore
How many minutes should a blower be operated before starting an engine? -
