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Question 1 of 25

1. Question
A PWC capsizes. What is the best way to roll the PWC to turn it upright?
- Roll the PWC in direction of the sun.
- Roll the PWC to head north.
- Roll the PWC to head south.
- Roll the PWC according to the decal on the craft.
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Question 2 of 25

2. Question
Failure to report an accident and failure to render aid are both _____ offenses.
- non-criminal
- criminal
- juvenile
- occupational
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Question 3 of 25

3. Question
It is illegal to operate which of the following while impaired due to alcohol and/or drugs?
- any size vessel
- personal watercraft
- water skis
- All options are correct
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Question 4 of 25

4. Question
What should you do to avoid colliding with another boat?
- Pass other boats as quickly as possible.
- Maintain a constant course and speed.
- Stay in the middle of any marked channel.
- Keep a sharp watch and appoint a lookout.
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Question 5 of 25

5. Question
A boat’s capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are these conditions?
- rainy weather
- weather with winds up to 76 knots
- weather with winds up to 154 knots
- good weather
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Question 6 of 25

6. Question
In Florida, what does the state divers-down symbol look like?
- red with white diagonal stripe
- yellow with red horizontal band
- black with yellow horizontal band
- blue and white striped
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Question 7 of 25

7. Question
It is illegal for anyone under _____ to sign a rental agreement for a vessel in Florida.
- 18
- 16
- 14
- 12
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Question 8 of 25

8. Question
What piece of equipment on a boat is most important in preventing propeller strike injuries?
- steering wheel
- engine cut-off switch lanyard
- auto-pilot device
- USCG-approved PFD
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Question 9 of 25

9. Question
Falling overboard is a major risk on small boats. How can you reduce this risk?
- Balance the weight of people and gear.
- Have passengers sit on the gunwale.
- Lean over the side of the boat during turns.
- Stand up and walk around while underway.
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Question 10 of 25

10. Question
What is the proper way to use a fire extinguisher?
- Aim at the top of the flames. Do not move.
- Aim at the top of the flames. Sweep in circles.
- Aim at the base of the flames. Sweep side to side.
- Aim at the base of the flames. Sweep up and down.
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Question 11 of 25

11. Question
When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, you see a mud trail in your wake where your boat has churned up the bottom. If you see this trail, you should:
- accelerate to get out of the area
- stop your vessel and pole or walk it out of the area
- reduce speed to idle speed
- continue at the same speed to help aerate the seagrass roots
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Question 12 of 25

12. Question
You return from the open sea. You see a red nun buoy. What should you do?
- Keep the buoy on your starboard (right) side.
- Go around the buoy on either side.
- Wave an orange distress flag.
- Prepare for a thunderstorm.
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Question 13 of 25

13. Question
You see a white buoy with an orange square and black lettering. What does this buoy tell you?
- keep out
- which fish are biting
- information or directions
- time of day
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Question 14 of 25

14. Question
Which light or lights are ALL vessels required to display when moored or anchored outside a designated mooring area between sunset and sunrise?
- white light visible in all directions
- orange stern light
- two yellow lights
- blue or red flashing light
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Question 15 of 25

15. Question
What should you do if you are operating a motorboat that is being overtaken by a sailboat?
- Slow down to a no-wake speed.
- Slow down and turn around.
- Maintain present course and speed.
- Speed up to prevent being overtaken.
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Question 16 of 25

16. Question
You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the stand-on vessel. What must you do?
- Turn toward the give-way vessel.
- Cross in front of the give-way vessel.
- Maintain course and speed, and yell loudly at the other operator.
- Maintain course and speed unless the give-way vessel fails to take action.
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Question 17 of 25

17. Question
Florida regulates boat speeds/operation in certain areas to:
- protect manatees
- ensure safe boating
- keep swimmers safe
- All options are correct
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Question 18 of 25

18. Question
According to Florida law, during which situation must children under six years of age wear a USCG-approved PFD (life jacket) at all times?
- traveling on a vessel going faster than 25 miles per hour
- cruising on any vessel less than 26 feet in length
- on an anchored or moored vessel
- swimming in a marked swimming area
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Question 19 of 25

19. Question
Which PFD is designed to be thrown to someone in the water?
- air mattress
- near-shore vest
- ski belt
- ring buoy
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Question 20 of 25

20. Question
Which of these is a factor when determining the safe speed for a vessel?
- size of the vessel
- direction of travel
- traffic density
- information on the capacity plate
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Question 21 of 25

21. Question
A PWC must be operated in a reasonable and prudent manner. It is illegal to:
- weave your PWC through congested waterway traffic
- swerve at the last possible moment in order to avoid a collision
- jump the wake of another vessel unreasonably or unnecessarily close to that vessel or when visibility is obstructed
- All options are correct
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Question 22 of 25

22. Question
Under Florida law, which persons on board a PWC must wear a PFD (life jacket)?
- everyone on board
- only PWC operators
- only children with their parents
- only persons younger than 18
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Question 23 of 25

23. Question
In Florida, which of the following is one of the legal requirements while operating a PWC?
- attach a survival knife
- attach the engine cut-off lanyard
- have a driver's license
- have a trained observer onboard
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Question 24 of 25

24. Question
What is needed for steering control on a PWC?
- an outboard motor
- an adjustable propeller
- a passenger in front of the operator
- power to the jet drive
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Question 25 of 25

25. Question
You are operating a PWC. You are heading straight toward a dock. You turn the engine off and then turn the steering control hard right. Which way will the PWC go?
- It will continue straight toward the dock.
- It will turn sharply to the left.
- It will turn sharply to the right.
- It will go backward.
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1. Question

A PWC capsizes. What is the best way to roll the PWC to turn it upright?

2. Question

Failure to report an accident and failure to render aid are both _____ offenses.

3. Question

It is illegal to operate which of the following while impaired due to alcohol and/or drugs?

4. Question

What should you do to avoid colliding with another boat?

5. Question

A boat’s capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are these conditions?

6. Question

In Florida, what does the state divers-down symbol look like?

7. Question

It is illegal for anyone under _____ to sign a rental agreement for a vessel in Florida.

8. Question

What piece of equipment on a boat is most important in preventing propeller strike injuries?

9. Question

Falling overboard is a major risk on small boats. How can you reduce this risk?

10. Question

What is the proper way to use a fire extinguisher?

11. Question

When boating in shallow areas or seagrass beds, you see a mud trail in your wake where your boat has churned up the bottom. If you see this trail, you should:

12. Question

You return from the open sea. You see a red nun buoy. What should you do?

13. Question

You see a white buoy with an orange square and black lettering. What does this buoy tell you?

14. Question

Which light or lights are ALL vessels required to display when moored or anchored outside a designated mooring area between sunset and sunrise?

15. Question

What should you do if you are operating a motorboat that is being overtaken by a sailboat?

16. Question

You encounter another boat. You assess the situation and determine that you are the stand-on vessel. What must you do?

17. Question

Florida regulates boat speeds/operation in certain areas to:

18. Question

According to Florida law, during which situation must children under six years of age wear a USCG-approved PFD (life jacket) at all times?

19. Question

Which PFD is designed to be thrown to someone in the water?

20. Question

Which of these is a factor when determining the safe speed for a vessel?

21. Question

A PWC must be operated in a reasonable and prudent manner. It is illegal to:

22. Question

Under Florida law, which persons on board a PWC must wear a PFD (life jacket)?

23. Question

In Florida, which of the following is one of the legal requirements while operating a PWC?

24. Question

What is needed for steering control on a PWC?

25. Question

You are operating a PWC. You are heading straight toward a dock. You turn the engine off and then turn the steering control hard right. Which way will the PWC go?

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