ILEARNTOBOAT FINAL EXAM
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is the main reason for assuming the HELP position when you are stranded in the water? -
CORRECT ANSWER - reduces heat loss
What is the important safety information found on a boat's capacity plate? - CORRECT
ANSWER - maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat? - CORRECT ANSWER - Don't
exceed the limits listed on the capacity plate.
What should you leave with a friend or relative before a long outing on the water? - CORRECT
ANSWER - float plan
Where should your passengers be while the boat is tied to the dock for fueling? - CORRECT
ANSWER - on the dock and away from the boat
How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC? - CORRECT ANSWER - Leave a little
empty space in the tank.
What is the best way to clean the hull of your vessel to protect the environment? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Use plain water or non-phosphate detergent.
You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to load your equipment and
gear? - CORRECT ANSWER - well away from the boat ramp and approach lane
When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Shift into reverse gear.
, If the wind or current is pushing your boat away from the dock as you prepare to dock, which
line should you secure first? - CORRECT ANSWER - bow line
When must navigation lights be displayed? - CORRECT ANSWER - From sunset to
sunrise and when visibility is restricted
You are operating a powerboat at night. Your green sidelight must be visible to boats
approaching from which direction(s)? - CORRECT ANSWER - head-on and starboard
(right)
A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel? - CORRECT
ANSWER - neither
You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the give-way
vessel. What must you do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Take early and substantial action to
keep well away.
Which of these causes the most collisions? - CORRECT ANSWER - failing to keep a
proper lookout
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? - CORRECT ANSWER -
operator
Who may depart from the Navigation Rules? - CORRECT ANSWER - anyone who needs
to avoid a collision
You hear the fog signal of another vessel, and a risk of collision exists. What action must you
take? - CORRECT ANSWER - Reduce to "idle speed," and proceed with caution.
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is the main reason for assuming the HELP position when you are stranded in the water? -
CORRECT ANSWER - reduces heat loss
What is the important safety information found on a boat's capacity plate? - CORRECT
ANSWER - maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat? - CORRECT ANSWER - Don't
exceed the limits listed on the capacity plate.
What should you leave with a friend or relative before a long outing on the water? - CORRECT
ANSWER - float plan
Where should your passengers be while the boat is tied to the dock for fueling? - CORRECT
ANSWER - on the dock and away from the boat
How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC? - CORRECT ANSWER - Leave a little
empty space in the tank.
What is the best way to clean the hull of your vessel to protect the environment? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Use plain water or non-phosphate detergent.
You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to load your equipment and
gear? - CORRECT ANSWER - well away from the boat ramp and approach lane
When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Shift into reverse gear.
, If the wind or current is pushing your boat away from the dock as you prepare to dock, which
line should you secure first? - CORRECT ANSWER - bow line
When must navigation lights be displayed? - CORRECT ANSWER - From sunset to
sunrise and when visibility is restricted
You are operating a powerboat at night. Your green sidelight must be visible to boats
approaching from which direction(s)? - CORRECT ANSWER - head-on and starboard
(right)
A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel? - CORRECT
ANSWER - neither
You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the give-way
vessel. What must you do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Take early and substantial action to
keep well away.
Which of these causes the most collisions? - CORRECT ANSWER - failing to keep a
proper lookout
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? - CORRECT ANSWER -
operator
Who may depart from the Navigation Rules? - CORRECT ANSWER - anyone who needs
to avoid a collision
You hear the fog signal of another vessel, and a risk of collision exists. What action must you
take? - CORRECT ANSWER - Reduce to "idle speed," and proceed with caution.
