FLORIDA BOAT TEST ACTUAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE

FLORIDA BOAT TEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM

150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE

according to Florida law, what must a vessel operator do when entering a "no

wake" area? - ANSWER- slow down to idle speed

when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced - ANSWER- when it is slightly

torn

what is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - ANSWERchecking the oil level before ever outing

what should you do, at a minimum, before leaving for a daytime outing on the

water? - ANSWER- contact a responsible person and tell him/her where you will

be boating and when you plan to return

how much line should you let out when anchoring? - ANSWER- 7 to 10 times as

much line as the water depth

what should you do before allowing someone also to operated your vessel -

ANSWER- make sure they meet the minimum age and education requirements for

operation

what should you do if your vessel capsizes and remains floating uside down? -

ANSWER- climb onto the bottom of the overturned vessel

if you are operating a PWC and see a powerboat approaching from the right, what

should you do? - ANSWER- you are the vessel on the left and so you should give

way and allow the other vessel to pass

how can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your

vessel from one waterway to another? - ANSWER- remove aquatic plants and mud

from your boat and trailer before moving your boat from one waterway to another.

what should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout - ANSWER- watch for

navigational hazards.

what is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and markers?

- ANSWER- to mark the edges of safe water areas

what should PWC operators always do as a courtesy to other boaters and people on

shore? - ANSWER- be aware of excessive noise that PWCs can create and avoid

operating in the same area too long.

which of the following is a good safety procedure when fueling your vessel? -

ANSWER- after refueling, open all windows, doors and openings and turn on the

ventilation system

if your inboard/outboard boat runs aground, what action should you take in

additions to shifting the weight away from the point of impact? - ANSWER- stop

the engine and lift the out-drive

what type of sound-producing device must all vessels carry on board? - ANSWERwhistle or horn or some mechanical means of making a sound signal

at night, the red sidelight indicates which side of of a vessel - ANSWER- port (left)

side

when operating a vessel powered by a motor of 10 horse power or greater on

Florida waters, which requirements must be met by a person born on or after

January 1, 1988? - ANSWER- the person has completed an approved boating

safety course or equivalency exam and has on board his or her Boating Safety

Education ID Card and photographic identification card

which of he following is true of a marine sanitation device (MSD) on board a

vessel on Florida waters? - ANSWER- the "Y" valve on a Type I or II MSD must

be secured to direct waste to the MSD

what is the minimum age allowed to operate a PWC in Florida? - ANSWER- 14

what should anglers and hunters do when they are fishing or hunting from a boat? -

ANSWER- wear a life jacket at all times.

to which of the following is it illegal to attach your vessel?

a) a lateral buoy or non-lateral marker

b) a mooring buoy

c) a pier

d) a fueling dock - ANSWER- a lateral buoy or non-lateral marker

why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - ANSWER- avoid collision

what should you do if you are caught in a storm in a boat? - ANSWER- reduce

speed and have everyone put on a PFD and make sure its secure

who is responsible for avoiding a collision between two vessels - ANSWER- the

operator of the "give-way" vessel

why is carbon monoxide gas dangerous? - ANSWER- it is colorless, odorless,

tasteless, and can be fatal

a vessel operator is involved in a boating accident that involves injuries and must

be reported. According to Florida law, what must the operator do before leaving

the scene? - ANSWER- give assistance to the injured person

a person is lawfully arrested for an alleged violation of boating under the influence

(BUI) and refuses to submit to a breath test. What is the penalty for refusal? -

ANSWER- a civil penalty of $500

Which of the following will most reduce the chances of fatalities while on or

around the water? - ANSWER- Wearing a properly fitted life jacket at all times

Why is it important to always be wearing a personal flotation device (PFD) when

in or around the water? - ANSWER- A PFD takes some time to fit properly,

especially in an emergency

Which of the following is the proper washing procedure for your Personal

Flotation Device (PFD)? - ANSWER- Mild soap and water

How many fire extinguishers must be carried onboard motorized boats, with

installed fuel tanks, that are between 26 and 40 feet in length? - ANSWER- Either

two B I or a single B II

Where would the GREEN navigation light be located on the following powerboat?

- ANSWER- Starboard (right) side