florida boating certification exam
Questions with Verified Answers
what is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and "Swim Area"
in black lettering? - ANSWERSan 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? - ANSWERSkeep it on your starboard (right) side
what is indicated by this white marker with an orange circle and a black lettering? -
ANSWERSa 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? -
ANSWERSconsult a nautical chart
what should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you are in a seagrass
area? - ANSWERSstop 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. - ANSWERS100 feet
what should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of
an emergency? - ANSWERSconduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
what apperas on the capacity plate of a powerboat and, by Florida law, must not be
exceeded? - ANSWERSmaximum weight, persons, horsepower
according to Florida law, what must a vessel operator do when entering a "no wake"
area? - ANSWERSslow down to idle speed
when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced - ANSWERSwhen it is slightly torn
what is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? -
ANSWERSchecking the oil level before ever outing
