Florida boating certification exam latest
update with verified solutions
what is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and "Swim Area" in black
lettering? ✔✔an area where vessels are prohibited an
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Florida boating certification exam latest
update with verified solutions
what is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and "Swim Area" in black
lettering? ✔✔an area where vessels are prohibited and only swimming allowed
as you enter a harbor from the open sea, you see a red nun buoy. how should you pass it?
✔✔keep it on your starboard (right) side
what is indicated by this white marker with an orange circle and a black lettering? ✔✔a
controlled area where a boater must proceed at a speed no greater than that which will maintain
steerage and headway
what is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? ✔✔consult a nautical chart
what should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you are in a seagrass area?
✔✔stop your vessel, silt the motor, and pole or walk the vessel out of the sea-grass bed.
boaters operating in rivers, inlets, or navigation channels must make a reasonable effort to stay
certain distance from a divers-down flag or buoy. ✔✔100 feet
what should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an
emergency? ✔✔conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
what apperas on the capacity plate of a powerboat and, by Florida law, must not be exceeded?
✔✔maximum weight, persons, horsepower
according to Florida law, what must a vessel operator do when entering a "no wake" area?
✔✔slow down to idle speed
when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced ✔✔when it is slightly torn
what is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? ✔✔checking the oil level
before ever outing
what should you do, at a minimum, before leaving for a daytime outing on the water? ✔✔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? ✔✔7 to 10 times as much line as the water
depth
what should you do before allowing someone also to operated your vessel ✔✔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? ✔✔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? ✔✔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? ✔✔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 ✔✔watch for navigational hazards.
what is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and markers? ✔✔to mark
the edges of safe water areas
what should PWC operators always do as a courtesy to other boaters and people on shore? ✔✔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? ✔✔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? ✔✔stop the engine and lift the out-drive
what type of sound-producing device must all vessels carry on board? ✔✔whistle or horn or
some mechanical means of making a sound signal
at night, the red sidelight indicates which side of of a vessel ✔✔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? ✔✔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? ✔✔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? ✔✔14
what should anglers and hunters do when they are fishing or hunting from a boat? ✔✔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 ✔✔a lateral buoy or non-lateral marker
why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? ✔✔avoid collision
what should you do if you are caught in a storm in a boat? ✔✔reduce speed and have everyone
put on a PFD and make sure its secure
who is responsible for avoiding a collision between two vessels ✔✔the operator of the "giveway" vessel
why is carbon monoxide gas dangerous? ✔✔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? ✔✔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? ✔✔a civil penalty of $500
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