Florida Boat Test Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Question 1: Drinking alcohol before or while operating a
vessel:
CORRECT ANSWER : Slows your judgement and
reaction time
Question 2: 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 3: Who must wear a life jacket while on a
personal watercraft (PWC)?
CORRECT ANSWER : All of the above
Question 4: Which action may cause the loss of steering
ability in a PWC?
CORRECT ANSWER : Letting off the throttle control
Question 5: It is illegal for anyone under ___ to rent a
PWC in Florida
CORRECT ANSWER : 18
Question 6: According to Florida law, what must be
aboard a vessel?
CORRECT ANSWER : Whistle or horn
Question 7: What must a livery instruct its renters on?
CORRECT ANSWER : All of the above
Question 8: The following are ways to be a courteous
personal watercraft operator EXCEPT:
CORRECT ANSWER : Circle around boats with people
fishing from them
Question 9: Florida law prohibits anyone under the age of
___ from operating a personal watercraft (PWC):
CORRECT ANSWER : 14
Question 10: 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 11: Since they are relatively small and fast,
personal watercraft are:
CORRECT ANSWER : difficult to see on the water
Question 12: 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 13: How does alcohol use affect boat operators
or passengers?
CORRECT ANSWER : Physical reactions become slower
Question 14: What is the primary cause of boating
fatalities?
CORRECT ANSWER : Falling overboard and drowning
Question 15: 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 16: 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 17: The purpose of the safety lanyard on a
vessel is to:
CORRECT ANSWER : Shut off the engine if the operator
falls overboard
Question 18: Which of the following is an example of
safe personal watercraft operation?
