Boating License

9 September 2022
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What is the important safety information found on a boat's capacity plate?
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maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
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In Florida, what does the state divers-down symbol look like?
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red with white diagonal stripe
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The Florida Boater Education Temporary Certificate is valid for _____ months from the date of completion, is non-transferable, and cannot be exchanged for the Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card.
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12
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What piece of equipment on a boat is most important in preventing propeller strike injuries?
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engine cut-off switch lanyard
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What is most likely to cause someone to fall overboard?
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moving around the boat while underway
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What should you do if a fire breaks out in the front of your boat?
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Put the stern into the wind.
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When traveling in known manatee corridors or habitat areas, boaters should be aware and use caution. You should:
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All of the above: observe all regulatory zones; stay in designated marked channels; not discard fishing lines, hooks, or nets in the water
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What does a red cone-shaped buoy mark?
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the edge of a channel on a boater's right side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream
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You see a white buoy with an orange square and black lettering. What does this buoy tell you?
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information or directions
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Which light or lights are ALL vessels required to display when moored or anchored outside a designated mooring area between sunset and sunrise?
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white light visible in all directions
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One boat is overtaking another. Which boat should stand on?
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the boat being overtaken
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You are approaching another boat. Assume that according to the navigation rules, you are the stand-on boat. Which exception to the rules means you must give way?
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The other boat has difficulty maneuvering.
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The following are examples of "reckless operation" EXCEPT:
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operating a personal watercraft (PWC) in the rain
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According to Florida law, during which situation must children under six years of age wear a USCG-approved PFD (life jacket) at all times?
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cruising on any vessel less than 26 feet in length
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PFDs (life jackets) must be in serviceable condition, be the proper size for the intended wearer, and be _____.
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readily accessible
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Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating?
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operator
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Which of the following is legal when operating a PWC?
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attaching the lanyard of a lanyard-type engine cut-off switch to the operator's PFD
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Under Florida law, anyone riding on a PWC must wear what item?
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???USCG-approved non-inflatable PFD
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In Florida, what is the minimum legal age required to sign a contract to rent a personal watercraft (PWC)?
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18
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Which operation on a PWC requires more than idle speed?
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steering control
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What happens when a PWC's steering control is turned to the right?
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The back of the PWC is pushed to the left, and the PWC turns right.
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What is every vessel operator required to do?
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Take all necessary action to avoid a collision.
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What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat?
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The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator.
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What is the leading cause of death in boating accidents in Florida?
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drowning
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If involved in a boating accident causing serious bodily injury or death while boating under the influence, the operator has committed a _____.
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felony
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Who is responsible for keeping a sharp watch to avoid a collision between two boats?
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the operators of both boats
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When you see a red flag or buoy with a white diagonal stripe (divers-down symbol), you must:
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slow to idle speed if you must come within 100 feet of the flag in a channel
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Florida law requires a person born on or after January 1, 1988, who is operating a boat powered by a motor of 10 horsepower or greater on Florida waters to:
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successfully complete an approved boating safety course and to obtain and have on board a Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card and photographic ID card
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What is the main function of an engine cut-off switch?
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to shut off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard