Boating Exam – CT (Questions & Answers)
Question :Drinking alcohol before or while operating a
vessel:
Correct answer:Slo your judgement and reaction time
Question :In Florida it is illegal to operate any vessel at a
speed that:
Correct answer:Endangers the life and/or property of another
person
Question :Who must wear a life jacket while on a personal
watercraft (PWC)?All of the above
Correct answer:All of the above
Question :Which action may cause the loss of steering ability
in a PWC?
Correct answer:Letting off the throttle control
Question :It is illegal for anyone under ___ to rent a PWC in
Florida
Correct answer:18
Question :According to Florida law, what must be aboard a
vessel?
Correct answer:Whistle or horn
Question :What must a livery instruct its renters on?
All of the above
Correct answer:All of the above
Question :The following are ways to be a courteous personal
watercraft operator EXCEPT:
Correct answer:Circle around boats with people fishing from
them
Question :Florida law prohibits anyone under the age of ___
from operating a personal watercraft (PWC):
Correct answer:14
Question :Any person born on or after January 1, 1988, who
operates a vessel with a motor of 10 horsepower or more must
have one of the following:
Correct answer:Proof of boating safety education
Question :Since they are relatively small and fast, personal
watercraft are:
Correct answer:difficult to see on the water
Question :Children under ___ years of age must wear a life
jacket while on a boat less than 26 feet in length while underway.
Correct answer:6
Question :How does alcohol use affect boat operators or
passengers?
Correct answer:Physical reactions become slower
Question :What is the primary cause of boating fatalities?
Correct answer:Falling overboard and drowning
Question :The engine cutoff switch lanyard is important for
the operator to wear because:
Correct answer:It is required by law for all personal
watercraft operators
Question :The Florida Boater Education Temporary
Certificate is valid for 12 months from the date of the test and
must be carried on board the vessel along with your:
Correct answer:Photo identification
Question :The purpose of the safety lanyard on a vessel is to:
Correct answer:Shut off the engine if the operator falls
overboard
Question :Which of the following is an example of safe
personal watercraft operation?
Correct answer:Keeping a safe distance away from other
vessels